Logistics

Truck Detention Fees (Customer Delay)

Charging a customer for keeping a driver waiting at the loading dock past the free-time limit.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableAsset (+)75.00-
Detention RevenueRevenue (+)-75.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Unlike Port Demurrage (which is an expense), this is revenue the logistics company earns when the *client* causes a delay.

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