Detention Costs Trucking Industry 135 Million Hours in 2023: What You Need to Know
Truck drivers spend millions of hours detained at customer facilities, which caused the trucking industry to lose 135 million hours in 2023. This downtime not only impacts driver pay but also leads to increased safety risks, as drivers often speed to make up for lost time. The costs associated with detention add up to billions in lost productivity and direct expenses for fleets.
