Truckers struggle to get paid for detention time because they must manually document arrival and departure to submit proof, which is inefficient and prone to error.

Existing dispatch systems lack automatic geofence-triggered detention tracking that integrates with billing, forcing drivers to manually submit macros and paperwork.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 29, 2026

Workarounds Described

sends a macro and fills out ppw to get paid for detention

Implied Software Gaps

Automated geofence-based detention tracking integrated with billing

App Concept

DetentionAuto

A mobile app that uses GPS geofencing to automatically record arrival and departure times at shippers/receivers, triggering detention billing and notifications. No more manual macros or PPW forms. Integrates with dispatch TMS and broker platforms for seamless rate negotiations.

Key Features

Automatic arrival/departure detection via geofencing
Real-time detention clock with rate configuration
Auto-generated detention invoices sent to brokers
Integration with popular TMS and macro systems

Target Users: Owner-operators and small fleet dispatchers in trucking who manually track detention for billing.

Revenue Model: $9.99/month per truck or $99/year per truck; 2% fee on detention amounts collected

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