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Detention is a fee a carrier charges when it is made to wait at a pickup or delivery beyond the free time allowed. The free time and the hourly rate are set in the rate confirmation or contract, so check them before awarding a load.
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Detention
Detention is a fee a carrier charges when it is made to wait at a pickup or delivery beyond the free time allowed. The free time and the hourly rate are set in the rate confirmation or contract, so check them before awarding a load.
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