Need Advice

Noob (Newbie) here...

Just asking... PROS PLEASE WEIGH IN!

Do you know the policy on detention pay? Usually (I think) it depends on both your contract and the one your employer has with their customer. But if you are entitled to it AND the customer is subject to it, it sounds like you could qualify for detention pay.

NOT SAYING IT IS THE RIGHT CALL but it certainly COULD BE the subject of a conversation.

Reputable companies follow the rules. Nothing wrong (that I can see) with asking what the rules are. FM (DM, whatever) may need to approve it but they may be happy to do so. My (admittedly limited) understanding is if they can charge the customer for detention and they pay detention to the affected driver it is to both your and their advantage to do so. Kind of why it is there!

I cant speak for other companies but at Prime this is a no brainer. Detention pay kicks in after the shipper goes past what we call, "drop dead time". Obviously on Neek's load somebody dropped the ball, either the shipper, sales or dispatch.

When I've run into similar situations all I did was exactly as you described. I call my fleet manager , explain my problem & politely ask if I'm entitled to compensation. Like I said earlier, all he can do is say no & I'm none the worse for the wear or he can say what my FM always says to me, "Dont worry, I'll make you whole".

Most times I dont even have to ask. I was really taken aback by Steve L. saying don't worry about the one time hit. That's half a week's pay cut, through fault of his own.

To me, it's just like being shut down due to weather, natural disaster, break down, etc. We're entitle to compensation in the form of detention pay. While I'd rather be earning for running miles, out here, crap happens, it's nice to know your company has your back when it does.

10/4. Over & out.

Noob (Newbie) here...

Just asking... PROS PLEASE WEIGH IN!

Do you know the policy on detention pay? Usually (I think) it depends on both your contract and the one your employer has with their customer. But if you are entitled to it AND the customer is subject to it, it sounds like you could qualify for detention pay.

NOT SAYING IT IS THE RIGHT CALL but it certainly COULD BE the subject of a conversation.

Reputable companies follow the rules. Nothing wrong (that I can see) with asking what the rules are. FM (DM, whatever) may need to approve it but they may be happy to do so. My (admittedly limited) understanding is if they can charge the customer for detention and they pay detention to the affected driver it is to both your and their advantage to do so. Kind of why it is there!

I cant speak for other companies but at Prime this is a no brainer. Detention pay kicks in after the shipper goes past what we call, "drop dead time". Obviously on Neek's load somebody dropped the ball, either the shipper, sales or dispatch.

When I've run into similar situations all I did was exactly as you described. I call my fleet manager , explain my problem & politely ask if I'm entitled to compensation. Like I said earlier, all he can do is say no & I'm none the worse for the wear or he can say what my FM always says to me, "Dont worry, I'll make you whole".

Most times I dont even have to ask. I was really taken aback by Steve L. saying don't worry about the one time hit. That's half a week's pay cut, through fault of his own.

To me, it's just like being shut down due to weather, natural disaster, break down, etc. We're entitle to compensation in the form of detention pay. While I'd rather be earning for running miles, out here, crap happens, it's nice to know your company has your back when it does.

10/4. Over & out.

Thanks Splitter!