What is demurrage in trucking?

Demurrage is a fee charged when a truck is detained at a loading or unloading facility beyond the agreed-upon free time. In fuel transportation, this typically occurs when drivers wait at terminals for loading or at customer sites for unloading. Demurrage compensates carriers for the lost productivity and delayed schedules caused by excessive wait times.

How does Demurly verify wait times?

Demurly uses GPS geofencing to automatically detect when a driver arrives at and departs from a terminal or customer site. This creates a verified, tamper-proof timeline that both carriers and customers can trust. Combined with required photo documentation, this eliminates the disputes that arise from manual time tracking.

Is Demurly free for fuel buyers?

Yes, Demurly is completely free for fuel buyers, shippers, and anyone receiving demurrage charges. You can review records, view documentation, approve or dispute charges, and pay securely through the platform at no cost.

How much does Demurly cost for carriers?

Carriers with 1-20 drivers use Demurly free forever. Larger fleets pay an annual subscription based on driver count: $2,500/year for 21-50 drivers, $5,000/year for 51-100, and $7,500/year for 101+. There's also a $1 fee per record and 3.5% on collected demurrage (waived if denied).

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Record #DMR-00047823

Arrival08:42:17

Departure10:27:43

GPS Location32.7767° N, 96.7970° W

Total Wait Time1h 45m 26s

Billable Demurrage$45.00

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[Terminal-42]Wait Time Verified:45m•••

[Denver-Hub]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

[TX-Route]Demurrage Captured:$120•••

[CHI-Yard]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[LA-Port]Wait Time Verified:62m•••

[ATL-Depot]Demurrage Captured:$85•••

[SEA-Terminal]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

[PHX-Hub]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[MIA-Port]Wait Time Verified:38m•••

[NYC-Yard]Demurrage Captured:$95•••

[BOS-Terminal]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[DFW-Hub]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

[Terminal-42]Wait Time Verified:45m•••

[Denver-Hub]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

[TX-Route]Demurrage Captured:$120•••

[CHI-Yard]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[LA-Port]Wait Time Verified:62m•••

[ATL-Depot]Demurrage Captured:$85•••

[SEA-Terminal]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

[PHX-Hub]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[MIA-Port]Wait Time Verified:38m•••

[NYC-Yard]Demurrage Captured:$95•••

[BOS-Terminal]Driver Checked In:GPS Confirmed•••

[DFW-Hub]Dispute Resolved:Auto-Approved•••

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