ChargeGuardby Qiyadon

Stop Leaving Detention Pay on the Table

You're Already Owed This Money. Most Carriers Never Collect It.

Your driver already waits at the dock -- that's the evidence. ChargeGuard turns it into a documented, submission-ready claim automatically, using the exact free-time and rate terms you actually agreed to with that broker, not a generic default.

No credit card required. Cancel anytime. You'll talk to the people who built it -- not a call center.

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The Real Numbers

Detention Pay Is a $15 Billion Problem -- and Most of It Goes Uncollected

39.3%
of truckload stops experienced detention in 2023
$15.1B
lost industry-wide -- $3.6B in direct costs, $11.5B in lost productivity
<50%
of detention invoices actually get paid, even though 94.5% of fleets charge for it

Source: American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), 2024 driver detention study.

See ChargeGuard In Action

A real walkthrough, not a mockup -- from a photo of the rate confirmation to a paid detention claim.

Snap a photo of the rate confirmation -- or upload it straight from the office -- your driver taps Start and Stop and can snap Lumper receipts or detention evidence right from the app, ChargeGuard applies your broker's real contract terms and calculates what you're owed, then generates a documented claim -- tracked all the way to paid. See all four product walkthroughs on the Product page →

ChargeGuard in 3 Simple Steps

Automated detention and accessorial charge recovery made easy

1

Capture Timestamps

Your driver taps Start and Stop from the ChargeGuard app the moment they arrive and leave each stop. Dispatchers can also enter or adjust times by hand.

2

Apply Specific Terms

We match each load to the exact free-time and accessorial terms agreed with your specific broker or shipper, not generic defaults.

3

Generate Claims

ChargeGuard automatically calculates what you're owed and creates submission-ready claims or invoices for every detention and accessorial event.

Why This Actually Gets You Paid

Not a generic detention calculator -- the terms you actually agreed to, applied every time

Your terms, not ours

ChargeGuard applies each broker or shipper's actual free-time and accessorial terms to every claim, not a one-size-fits-all default rule.

Automated timestamp capture

Arrival and departure times are automatically captured, eliminating manual tracking errors.

Ready-to-submit claims

Every claim is documented and formatted for immediate submission, saving you time and effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ChargeGuard and how does it work?

ChargeGuard is an automated Detention & Accessorial Charge Recovery Platform for small-to-midsize US trucking carriers. It captures timestamped evidence of detention and other accessorial events at each stop, applies the specific free-time and accessorial terms that actually apply to that load/broker/shipper, and generates a documented claim or invoice ready for submission.

How much does ChargeGuard cost?

ChargeGuard operates on a tiered flat-rate monthly subscription model banded by fleet size. Pricing starts at $59/month for 5-15 trucks, $149/month for 16-50 trucks, and $349/month for 51-150 trucks. Annual discounts are available.

Do I need any special hardware or software to use ChargeGuard?

No, ChargeGuard can work with manual entry or CSV uploads -- nothing else to install or connect.

What types of accessorial charges can ChargeGuard help recover?

ChargeGuard can help recover detention charges, lumper fees, and other accessorial charges that are owed but often go uncollected due to the manual process of documenting them.

How does ChargeGuard differ from other detention recovery solutions?

ChargeGuard is specifically designed for small-to-midsize trucking carriers and offers a straightforward subscription model with unlimited claim letters. Our focus is on automating the claim process to make it easier for carriers to recover what they're owed.

Is there a contract or commitment period for using ChargeGuard?

ChargeGuard operates on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts or commitment periods. You can cancel at any time.

Stop Leaving Money on the Table -- Start Your Free Trial Today

Recover the detention and accessorial charges you're currently missing out on. We onboard new carriers on a rolling basis as capacity opens up.

Start Your Free 60-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime. You'll talk to the people who built it -- not a call center.