@Crumudgeon am I wrong though? Lol
That is partially true. My comments weren't directed at a Union shop per se.
Just because you are not represented doesn't mean you don't have power in numbers.
The fact that on-duty time is not compensated is an industry wide issue, if only we as whole, Union and non, work for its correction, things would improve drastically and quickly. As a realist I understand that is unlikely to happen, as long as another driver, dock. etc., is willing to skirt the laws and rules for their own benefit nothing will change. Management knows this and if the drivers' police themselves, that is good for them. That is not unique to a non-Union shop, there are drivers that will stop at nothing to gain a bid spot or seniority at all levels.
4 or 5 hours of detention without compensation is a raw deal, likely violates some labor laws in some states. Let their own policies work for you, log it legal and in time maybe it will change. I realize that's like cutting your own throat as far as available work hours and I understand that is hard to deal with. If one of your trucks is delayed at a customer, they pay to keep it there beyond the time allowed by the tariff. We should be afforded the same policy.
The Union is not a magic place where all is wonderful, we have the same issues, we won't pay you for that, we won't pay your off-route miles, and so on. At the least representation allows you to challenge unfair and illegal actions through a flawed, {at times} process.
Somewhere in your Company there has to be a way to do the same.
If all is well and you are happy with the status quo, be safe, be well, and good luck.........