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Detention Claim Template

Detention / Layover / TONU Claim — Template

_Send to the broker same day the delay happens. Timestamps or it didn't happen._

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Subject: Detention claim — Load [REF#], [DATE]

Hi [BROKER NAME],

Requesting detention on load [REFERENCE/CONF#]:

• Carrier: [CARRIER NAME], MC# [MC]
• Pickup: [FACILITY, CITY] — arrived [TIME], loaded [TIME] ([X] hrs on site)
• Delivery: [FACILITY, CITY] — arrived [TIME], unloaded [TIME] ([X] hrs on site)
• Free time per rate con: [2] hrs | Detention rate: $[XX]/hr
• Total claimed: $[AMOUNT]

Driver check-in/out timestamps attached. Please confirm.

Thanks, [YOUR NAME] — Southeast Freight Dispatch 754-344-6413