There is an old saying that says, "If the wheels are not turning, truckers are not earning." There is a lot of truth to that saying. Wasting time waiting at the dock to unload and load is putting a drain on trucker's ability to make money. It is estimated that 45 percent of owners and operators spend over 11 hours a week at the dock waiting to unload and load.
According to the Owner-Operator Independent Driver's Association, this unpaid detention time puts a financial strain on both professional truck drivers and small business owners. It also negatively impacts safety. Fortunately, drivers have a chance to let the FMCSA know exactly how bad this problem is. The agency will be working on a study to assess the effects that driver detention
According to the Owner-Operator Independent Driver's Association, this unpaid detention time puts a financial strain on both professional truck drivers and small business owners. It also negatively impacts safety. Fortunately, drivers have a chance to let the FMCSA know exactly how bad this problem is. The agency will be working on a study to assess the effects that driver detention