Detention Survivor Comfort Colors T-Shirt – Funny Truck Driver Detention Time Shirt, Dock 47 Trucker Humor Graphic Tee, CDL Driver Gift
For the driver who has spent a whole workday waiting for “any minute now.”
The Detention Survivor T-Shirt turns a Dock 47 waiting game into a graphic on heavyweight 6.1 oz cotton from Comfort Colors 1717.
Wear it for a day-off breakfast, a weekend cookout, or the next gathering where one loading-delay story leads to another.
Its garment-dyed finish and relaxed unisex fit give you a substantial casual tee with a sign-style front print.
The design
Yellow-and-black caution stripes top a badge reading DETENTION SURVIVOR in cream and orange letters. Small markers say APPT 06:00 and LOADED 14:30. Below them, 8 HRS 30 MIN • UNPAID leads into a large yellow DOCK 47 sign.
SHIPPER SAYS “ANY MINUTE NOW” closes the graphic at the bottom. The industrial colors and distressed lettering make the joke look like it belongs at the warehouse gate, while the specific times give the familiar wait a complete little story.
Fabric and construction
- Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric
- Relaxed unisex fit
- Short sleeves and a crew neckline
- Twill-taped neck and shoulders
- Double-needle stitching at the collar, armholes, sleeves, and bottom hem
- Detention Survivor badge, Dock 47 sign, and appointment-time lettering centered on the front
Colors
Choose from Black, Pepper, or Blue Spruce. The artwork and placement stay the same across the available sizes and colors.
Garment dyeing can create slight shade differences between shirts. Screen settings can also affect how colors appear.
Sizing
Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL.
Compare these measurements with a T-shirt you already like wearing. Lay it flat and measure across the chest from one underarm seam to the other. Measure length from the high point of the shoulder beside the collar to the bottom hem.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 |
| M | 20.25 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29.37 |
| XL | 24 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31.62 |
| 3XL | 27.75 | 32.5 |
| 4XL | 29.75 | 33.5 |
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary by up to 2 inches. Choose the width and length that give you your preferred amount of room.
Care
- Turn inside out before washing
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors
- Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softener and chlorine bleach
- Hang dry or tumble dry on low
- Do not iron directly over the graphic
- Do not dry clean
A gift for the driver with patience and a punchline
A good pick for an owner-operator, company driver, or trucking friend who has waited too long for a green light at the dock. Choose it for a birthday, holiday, or driver-appreciation gesture when the story will be instantly familiar. Compare the size chart with a shirt they already wear before choosing their size.
Frequently asked questions
How does this shirt fit?
It has a relaxed unisex fit. Check the width and length against a favorite tee rather than relying on the size label alone.
Is the fabric pre-shrunk?
The fabric is pre-shrunk during manufacturing, but further shrinkage is still possible. Cold washing and low-heat drying help protect the fit and print.
Where is the artwork placed?
Detention Survivor badge, Dock 47 sign, and appointment-time lettering centered on the front.
Do the printed times describe a real appointment?
They are part of the fixed humorous artwork: 06:00 to 14:30, or eight hours and thirty minutes. The shirt does not document an actual load or make a payment claim.
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