What Is Detention Time in Trucking (and How to Actually Get Paid for It)
Most fleets bill detention, but fewer than half of those invoices get paid. Here is the paper trail and rate-con wording that gets you paid for waiting.
Jul 8, 2026
Getting Paid Faster
Waiting too long to get paid? Invoices, PODs, factoring and detention, without the chasing.
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Many carriers wait 30 to 60 days for their money, and a good chunk of that delay is self-inflicted: PODs that sit in a driver's truck, invoices that go out days after delivery, and paperwork the broker or factoring company kicks back. The fix is speed and accuracy on your side. Get the POD the day the load delivers, send a clean invoice the same day, and track every open invoice until it is paid. If cash flow is tight, factoring can pay you in a day or two, but only if your paperwork is right the first time.
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