Guides

Real, grounded guides on detention and accessorial charge recovery for small-to-midsize US trucking carriers.

Why Detention & Accessorial Terms Differ by Broker or Shipper

The core insight behind ChargeGuard: free-time and rates are negotiated per relationship, not universal -- plus a free claim-letter template.

How to File a Detention Claim: Step-by-Step Guide

What to capture, what to cite, and why claims commonly get rejected or delayed.

Layover vs. TONU vs. Lumper Fees Explained

A precise, expert-level breakdown of three commonly-confused accessorial charges.

How to Avoid Detention Claim Disputes

What actually causes disputes, and practical steps to build a more defensible claim.

Detention Pay Rates for Owner-Operators & Small Fleets

Real published rate data from the OOIDA Foundation's 2023 Detention Time Survey.