Layover accessorial explained
Compensation when a delay pushes the truck into another day or blocks planned use of the truck.
Written and reviewed by LaneMath Editorial Team. Updated 2026-06-04. LaneMath pages are maintained as practical carrier education using public references, example-only math, and internal editorial review.
Carrier context
Layover is stronger when the delay blocks the truck from using the next workday, not merely when the driver waits a few extra hours.
When it applies
- A pickup or delivery delay pushes the load into the next calendar day.
- The revised appointment prevents the truck from taking another practical load.
- The event is tied to the load and is outside the basic linehaul move.
- The broker, shipper, or receiver instructions create extra time, labor, mileage, or out-of-pocket cost.
- The rate confirmation or written approval gives a path for requesting the charge.
What to check on the rate confirmation
- Layover amount, qualifying delay, and whether a revised appointment or broker instruction triggers the charge.
- Whether detention and layover can both apply or whether one replaces the other.
- Whether the charge is already included in the all-in rate.
- Free time, approval process, dollar amount, and documentation requirements.
- Who must approve the charge and whether a revised confirmation is required.
Common documentation
- Original appointment, revised appointment, broker message, and any facility note explaining the delay.
- Driver availability notes showing why the truck could not reasonably recover the same day.
- Arrival and departure times when time is part of the request.
- Receipts, signed paperwork, gate records, emails, or text approvals.
- POD, BOL, revised confirmation, and invoice notes.
Negotiation notes
- Tie the request to lost truck use rather than only inconvenience.
- Ask for revised confirmation as soon as the new appointment creates an overnight hold.
- Ask before the cost is incurred when possible.
- Keep the request factual and tied to written load terms.
- Do not assume approval from a phone conversation; request written confirmation.
Example wording
Please confirm whether this revised appointment qualifies for layover and whether the layover amount will be shown before billing.
References and methodology
- Accessorial documentation editorial methodology - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used for documentation workflows and example scenarios, not for legal claims about collectability.
- Rate confirmation educational reference - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used for document literacy. It is not legal advice and does not replace professional review.