Detention Claim Generator

Waited 3+ hours at a shipper and never filed a claim? You left money on the table. Build a professional detention or TONU claim letter in minutes and send it before you forget the details.

Explore Tools Back to Home

Build Your Document

Choose a type and fill in the details step by step.

Document type

Step 1 of 3

Load Details

Load number

Broker name

Facility / shipper

Export

Email template

Hi [Broker Team],

Attached is our Detention claim package for load [Load #].

Requested amount: [Amount]
Supporting docs included: [Documents]

Please confirm receipt and expected payment date.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Good to Know

Take a timestamped photo of the facility clock or gate sign at check-in and check-out — it's hard to dispute.
Attach your signed BOL, rate confirmation, and any texts or emails with the broker about the delay.
File within 48 hours of delivery. The longer you wait, the easier it is for the broker to push back.

Live Preview

Updates as your inputs change.

Subject: DETENTION CLAIM request for load [load number]

Broker: [broker]
Facility: [facility]

Appointment time: [appointment time]
Release time: [release time]
Billable hours: [hours]
Claim amount: [amount]

Supporting documentation:
[documents]

Additional notes:
[notes]

Please confirm receipt and provide payment timeline.

Sincerely,
[Carrier Name]

These tools are provided for informational purposes and should not be treated as legal, tax, or financial advice.

Related Tools & Guides

calculator

Cost Per Mile Calculator

Free trucking CPM calculator with equipment-specific defaults for cargo vans, sprinters, box trucks, and semis. See your true cost per mile, breakeven rate, and how you compare to industry benchmarks.

Open tool →

comparator

W-2 vs 1099 Trucking Comparator

Free W-2 vs 1099 trucking calculator. Compare take-home pay with real federal brackets, SE tax, per diem, and state-specific rates for all 50 states. See which pay structure puts more in your pocket.

Open tool →

guide

DOT Inspection Prep Guide

Free DOT inspection checklist for cargo vans, sprinters, and box trucks. Know exactly what inspectors check, what documents to carry, and which rules apply to your vehicle.

Open guide →

Stop searching for loads. Start earning more.

We find, negotiate, and book loads on your lanes — you drive. Carriers on the network average $2.49/mi across 47,000+ loads dispatched.

Apply in 5 Minutes

No signup fees
5% only when you haul
No long-term contracts