detentionpay.com

What It Is

DMRG Detention Pay is a vertical SaaS/mobile app built for truck drivers and carriers. Its core purpose is to help users collect the detention pay they are owed—compensation due when loading or unloading delays keep a driver waiting beyond the agreed free time. The website notes that detention fees are typically around $35–$120 per hour, and that carriers report detention on roughly one in six loads, yet often struggle to actually get paid.

Core Features and Workflow

The product workflow is fairly straightforward: after signing up, users enter their detention rate and the contacts who should be notified. When arriving at a pickup or delivery location, they Check In within the app to confirm they are on site. If detention occurs, the app notifies the customer in real time. Users can then review past loads with outstanding detention pay in the dashboard and conveniently remind customers to pay. Overall, this is not a general-purpose TMS, but a lightweight tool focused on documenting waiting time, sending customer reminders, and tracking unpaid detention charges.

Pricing and Deployment

The app is currently free to use on Apple and Android. The website says it is temporarily free due to challenging freight market conditions. Free demo bookings are also available. The main content does not disclose any future pricing model, enterprise plans, payment methods, or whether fleet-level bulk management is supported. In terms of deployment, the only confirmed option is the mobile app; it is not clear whether there is a web dashboard, cloud architecture, or any self-hosting capability.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are a focused use case, low barrier to entry, and free access, making it friendly for individual drivers and small carriers. Real-time notifications and the historical dashboard can help create a collections record and reduce the cost of back-and-forth verbal communication. The limitation is that the website provides relatively little information: it does not disclose third-party integrations, API availability, permission controls, data security and compliance practices, evidence-chain details, notification channels, or integration with customer billing systems. As a result, it is difficult to assess how well it would fit larger fleets or enterprise workflows.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is best suited to drivers, independent carriers, or small fleets in the North American freight market that frequently face loading/unloading delays but lack a systematic tool for recordkeeping and collections. Access from China is unknown, and the product is closely tied to U.S./North American detention pay practices. Users in China may be better served by local TMS, fleet management, proof-of-delivery, and accounts receivable management tools as alternatives.