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The document outlines the procedures for notifying International Transport Logistics (ITL) regarding truck detention. It specifies that notification must occur when a truck is detained, and a form must be signed by the facility. Detention charges apply after three hours of wait time, with ITL covering $40 per hour thereafter. It also states that if a driver misses their appointment, detention charges do not apply. The document includes fields for necessary information related to the detention.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the truck driver detention form in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Date Notified' and the 'Person Notified' fields. Ensure that these details are accurate for proper record-keeping.
Fill in the 'ITL Booking/Reference Number' and 'Loading Facility' sections. This information is crucial for tracking your shipment.
Provide the 'City' and 'State' of the loading facility, along with the scheduled 'Appointment Time'. Make sure to specify AM or PM correctly.
Record your 'Arrival Time', followed by the times for when loading started and completed, ensuring all times are noted accurately.
Calculate and enter the 'Total Hours Detention', subtracting the first three hours of free time, then input your hourly rate and total charges.
Finally, have a representative from the facility sign in the designated area, and print or save your completed form for submission.

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How much is detention pay in trucking?

The detention rate is a fee that carriers charge for their time spent waiting at loading docks, and pricing can range from $25 to $100 per hour.

Is detention pay mandatory?

There are currently no regulations around detention pay. However, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2011, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been conducting studies and creating reports on the topic for years.

How long can DOT detain you?

So if no one is available to help them with the inspection, they can force you to sit there until help arrives, meaning technically they can hold you for up to 34 hours.

How does detention pay work for truck drivers?

Detention is charged when a truck driver arrives at a location and ends up waiting to be loaded or unloaded. In most cases, carriers allow for some free hours per driver, but they will charge you an hourly rate after that time allotment is up. Drivers get paid by moving and delivering loads, not by sitting on them.

What is the detention rule in trucking?

If a driver is stuck waiting for three, four, or five hours instead of the initially agreed-upon two hours, thats considered detention time. Detention time takes up any of the extra time required to finish loading a shipment or unloading one.

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