Driver detention refers to the extra time that the driver exceeds the allowable 2-hour limit when unloading. Due to delays, the following problems may occur:
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If the legal 14 hour driving limit is exceeded, the delivery time will be affected.
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Drivers may need to speed up to make up for losses, thereby increasing the likelihood of accidents and other safety challenges.
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The subsequent cargo unloading appointment will be delayed, and work loss may occur.
The stranded driver is a major problem in the truck transportation and vehicle management industry, which requires the assistance and efforts of all relevant personnel. Here are some tips to help minimize driver detention.
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Communication: It is recommended that you contact the delivery representative and the recipient and inform them of the scheduled time and time. In addition, a timely truck position alarm will help keep everything close to the truck.
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Plan: If a truck needs to pick up goods from more than two different locations, please ensure that the appointment time is properly arranged to avoid unexpected delays.
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Appropriate labor and tools: The use of additional labor and forklifts can reduce the opportunity for delays. In addition, the cost of additional labor will always be lower than the operational losses caused by constraints.
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Responsibility: Most of the delays occur at the unloading point. If the shipper and consignee are responsible for the delay and are required to pay corresponding fees, the detention time will be greatly reduced. Let you realize that delayed delivery will lead to delay and have a negative impact on the business.
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Compensation: An appropriate detention compensation plan can reduce the chance of reckless driving or speeding, and ensure the safety of drivers, assets and trucks.
At present, there is no technology that can help eliminate or reduce driver detention. However, you can use the vehicle management application and ELD to improve the safety of drivers and assets. Modern trucks have a GPS tracking system. In more urgent cases, it has an ELD device, which can be used to track the movement of trucks to avoid being kidnapped. There are also entry-exit cards, remote keys, keyboards and other entry-exit devices, which are definitely designed to cater to the truck industry. These devices ensure that once the cargo is locked by the trailer, no one can access it without a card, key or password. With this cargo protection technology, truck drivers can work at ease without worrying about thieves.
The mobile asset management solution using GPS tracking equipment can effectively manage the fleet, monitor the driver’s activities in real time, and prevent misuse of vehicles. Matrack Incorporation has a user-friendly fleet management platform, which can provide insight into any behavior that violates family regulations. After mastering this information, you can pay close attention to the driver and find any safety violations, such as excessive acceleration or emergency braking. Based on the data on the platform, you can create better safety programs to train drivers.
