Reporting detention

After hours call script

  • Collect driver name, truck number, trailer number and location
  • Confirm shipper/receiver name to be sure you are looking at the proper load
  • Thank driver for providing the update and advise them you are starting detention protocol
  • Advise driver to keep you updated on progress and once loaded/unloaded to obtain “in and out” times on the BOL
  • Call broker and notify them we have entered detention because 2 hours have passed. Advise them you will be calling them back once loading/unloading is complete in order to advise them of the total number of hours