The Secret to Combatting the Hidden Costs of Detention Time

Mar 04, 2019 at 10:28 AM CST + 1
Lengthy loading dock wait times have plagued the trucking industry for years, with serious consequences for drivers and shippers alike. Detention time—typically defined as greater than a two-hour wait—affects driver efficiency, shipping capacity and safety, with a negative financial impact for all stakeholders. And the problem is widespread. According to a survey by data analyst DAT Solutions, nearly 63 percent of drivers spend more than three hours at the shipper’s dock each time they are loading or unloading.

Mar 04, 2019 at 10:28 AM CST

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Lengthy loading dock wait times have plagued the trucking industry for years, with serious consequences for drivers and shippers alike. Detention time—typically defined as greater than a two-hour wait—affects driver efficiency, shipping capacity and safety, with a negative financial impact for all stakeholders. And the problem is widespread. According to a survey by data analyst DAT Solutions, nearly 63 percent of drivers spend more than three hours at the shipper’s dock each time they are loading or unloading.