This guide covers real, published survey data on detention pay rates from the OOIDA Foundation's 2023 Detention Time Survey, providing owner-operators and small fleets with the facts they need to understand their compensation for detention time.
Per the OOIDA Foundation's 2023 Detention Time Survey, independent owner-operators (under their own authority) collect about $53/hour on average for detention, leased owner-operators receive about $45/hour, and company drivers receive about $37/hour.
The detention pay rates shown here are averages from the OOIDA Foundation's 2023 Detention Time Survey. Your actual detention pay rate may differ based on the specific rate confirmation or contract you have with each broker or shipper. These agreements can vary significantly, so always confirm the terms that apply to your loads.
Per the OOIDA Foundation's 2023 Detention Time Survey, independent owner-operators collect about $53/hour on average, leased owner-operators about $45/hour, and company drivers about $37/hour.
Leased owner-operators' rates are often influenced by the carrier or lease agreement, while independent owner-operators negotiate detention terms directly per broker or shipper relationship.
No -- these are survey averages, not guarantees. Your actual rate depends on what is agreed in your specific rate confirmation or contract with each broker or shipper.
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