Detention claim management for freight teams
Track detention. Build the claim. Follow the money.
Keep wait time, evidence, claim follow-up, and payment status together in one focused workspace.
Free calculator · No account required · Transparent billing math
Needs attention3 open claims
Load 18451ABC Logistics$225.00Follow up today
Load 18462XYZ Freight$375.00Awaiting response
01Track the wait02Calculate detention03Attach evidence04Build the claim05Follow the money
Free detention calculator
Calculate before you create an account.
Enter the wait time and billing terms. See free-time deduction, rounded billable time, and the full formula immediately.
Example estimate$187.502 hr 30 min × $75.00/hr
Open the full calculator Free truck detention pay calculator
Free · no accountCalculate estimated detention pay.
Estimated Detention$187.50
- Total wait
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Free time
- 2 hrs
- Billable time
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Rate
- $75.00/hr
2.5 billable hours × $75.00 = $187.50
Your inputs stay in this browser through sign-in. Account access and packet pricing still apply.
This calculator provides an estimate based on the information and billing terms you enter. It does not determine whether detention is contractually owed or guarantee payment.
From wait time to payment
One clear operational workflow.
Start with the timer, the free calculator, or the facts you already have.
- 01
Track
Record the arrival and departure times you confirm.
- 02
Calculate
See free time, billable time, and the estimated amount.
- 03
Attach
Keep supporting files organized with the claim.
- 04
Claim
Review the calculation and build the packet.
- 05
Follow Up
Set the claim status and next follow-up date.
- 06
Track Payment
Record partial or full payment and see what remains.
Detention activeArrival saved
1 hr 14 min
Estimated detention$92.50
Free time ended12:07 PM
Rate$75/hr
Arrival10:07 AM
I DepartedStop timer and carry times into claim
Live detention timer
Track the wait while it happens.
Record arrival and departure, see free time count down, and watch the estimate update from the terms you entered.
- Persisted arrival and departure times
- Free-time countdown
- Live detention estimate
- Times carry into the claim
Private claim files
Keep the paperwork with the claim.
Attach supporting documents, receipts, screenshots, and correspondence so the claim stays organized.
DetentionDesk stores and organizes supported files. It does not inspect, certify, or determine whether evidence is legally sufficient.
ClaimLoad 18451
Private to this account- Rate confirmationPDF · 284 KBAttached
- Signed bill of ladingPDF · 612 KBAttached
- Arrival proofJPG · 1.2 MBAttached
- Facility communicationPNG · 438 KBAttached
Add evidence
Detention receivables
Know what is still outstanding.
See claimed, collected, and outstanding detention in one place, then jump directly into claims that need attention.
Open your private workspaceClaims needing attentionOpen claim to update
Load 18451ABC Logistics$225.00Follow up todayOpen
Load 18462XYZ Freight$375.00Awaiting responseOpen
Load 18479Delta Freight$87.50Partial paymentOpen
Payments are recorded by the user. DetentionDesk does not collect funds, connect to bank accounts, or pursue brokers.
Transparent pricing
Calculate for free, then choose the workflow you need.
Use the calculator without an account. Choose paid access only when you need to save and manage a claim.
Free calculator
Calculate Detention PayEstimate detention
No account required. Review free time, rounding, billable time, and the complete formula.
Single Claim Packet
$25one-time
For one detention claim.
- One generated claim packet
- Private evidence uploads
- Invoice and claim email
- Follow-up and payment status
Monthly
$149per month
For recurring detention management.
- Track active waits
- Organize claims and evidence
- Manage follow-up
- See outstanding detention and payment history
Clear boundaries. Practical software.Transparent pricing Your account, your claim data Reviewable estimates Read our security practices
Built to organize the work—not overpromise the outcome.
See the cost before checkout.
Saved claims and private files stay scoped to the signed-in account.
Every calculation shows the inputs, rounding, and formula.
Frequently asked questions
Know before you start.
Does DetentionDesk guarantee payment?
No. DetentionDesk organizes the facts and billing terms you enter. It does not decide whether detention is owed or guarantee recovery.
Does the timer use GPS?
No. Arrival and departure are user-confirmed. DetentionDesk does not use GPS, geofencing, ELD verification, or automatic facility detection.
Can I upload evidence?
Yes. Signed-in users can attach supported PDFs and images to a claim. The files remain private to that account.
Can I edit arrival or departure times?
Yes. Review and correct user-confirmed times before finalizing a one-time claim packet. Active monthly access allows claim editing while the subscription is active.
Can I track partial payments?
Yes. Record a partial payment and DetentionDesk updates the outstanding balance while keeping the claim in history.
Does DetentionDesk collect money from brokers?
No. DetentionDesk records payment status. It does not collect funds, connect to bank accounts, or act as a collections agency.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. The public detention calculator is free and does not require an account.
Can I use DetentionDesk for one claim?
Yes. A single claim packet is $25. Monthly access is available for ongoing detention management.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Choose a single packet for one claim or monthly access for an ongoing workflow.
Get started
Ready to organize your next detention claim?
Start with the live timer, or calculate a completed wait without creating an account.