Dayton Freight · DAFG 19-K

Dayton Freight detention (with power) fee

Dayton Freight charges $75 per 15 minutes for detention (with power). TL over 10,000 lbs; begins 60 min after notification; $75.00 first hour, $75.00 each additional 15 min. The figure comes from DAFG-19-K Item 500, effective Jan 27, 2025.

$75 per 15 minutes

TL over 10,000 lbs; begins 60 min after notification; $75.00 first hour, $75.00 each additional 15 min.

Source: DAFG-19-K Item 500 · effective Jan 27, 2025 · verified July 2026

“The detention charge will be $75.00 when the delay is 1 hour or less beyond the free time. For each additional 15 minutes or fraction thereof, the charge will be $75.00.” (p. 15)

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