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R+L Carriers detention (with power) fees

R+L Carriers publishes 4 distinct detention (with power) charges in its R+L Rules Tariff — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

Detention - LTL or AQ Shipments
$75.00 per 15 min, $185.00 minimum

After 0.5 hr free time; $75.00 per 15 min beyond free time, $185.00 minimum

Source: CNWY-199 Item 502 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026

the charge per vehicle for each 15 minutes, or fraction thereof, beyond free time will be $75.00 subject to a minimum charge of $185.00. (p. 40)

Customs Examination Detention (border port)
$129.00 per hour after 2 hours free time

When US/Canada Customs examines shipment at border port; after 2 hrs free time

Source: CNWY-199 Item 480 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026

a detention fee of $129.00 per hour shall be assessed for any portion of an hour after 2 hours of free time and until the driver is allowed to proceed. (p. 31)

Detention - Use of Vehicle at Destination (Public Sale)
$154.00 (1st 24 hrs), $229.50 (2nd), $286.80 (3rd+)

After 8 hrs free time; use of vehicle for public sale of contents; escalating per 24 hrs

Source: CNWY-199 Item 504 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026

For the first 24 hours or fraction thereof, $154.00 per vehicle... second 24 hours... $229.50... third and each succeeding 24 hours... $286.80 (p. 40)

Detention - Vehicles with Power Units (Truckload)
$216.90 first hour or less; $107.50 each additional 30 min

After free time (3-7 hrs by weight); first hour or less $216.90, each additional 30 min $107.50

Source: CNWY-199 Item 500 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026

When the delay per vehicle beyond free time is 1 hour or less, the charges will be $216.90. For each additional 30 minutes or fraction thereof, the charge will be $107.50. (p. 36)

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