Detention
Compensation requested when a truck is held at a shipper or receiver beyond the agreed free time.
Written and reviewed by LaneMath Editorial Team. Updated 2026-06-04. LaneMath pages are maintained as practical carrier education using public references, example-only math, and internal editorial review.
Carrier note
Use this term in context with the rate confirmation, broker communication, facility instructions, and billing paperwork. A short definition is useful, but the written load terms control the actual freight decision.
Carrier example
The driver checks in on time, waits past the written free time, and records release time before sending the detention request.
Common mistake
Waiting until invoice submission to ask when the detention clock started.
Paperwork note
Keep appointment time, check-in time, release time, broker approval, BOL, POD, and any gate or facility records together.
References and methodology
- Accessorial documentation editorial methodology - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used for documentation workflows and example scenarios, not for legal claims about collectability.
- Industry terminology and editorial explanation - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Editorial explanations are not official guidance, legal advice, or market data.