Steve
Bradenton,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, March 06, 2006
First, it has to be properly documented. Second, it is not automatic, you must get an authorization each time from the driver manager or dispatcher and make a formal request each time. If it was properly documented, and you did go through proper channels with your request, you can file a wage claim with the DOL. This is because it is a part of your total compensation package. The way I always did it, was logged the eligibility of detention pay on my log book, and also documented who I spoke with and any authorization on my log as well. SMX is one of the better flatbed companies out there. You could have done much worse.