POD
The standard abbreviation for Proof of Delivery, the signed document confirming a shipment was received at the destination. PODs are required by brokers and shippers before they release payment to the carrier. Electronic PODs (ePODs) captured via smartphone or in-cab scanning are increasingly replacing paper PODs.
Detailed Explanation
The standard abbreviation for Proof of Delivery, the signed document confirming a shipment was received at the destination. PODs are required by brokers and shippers before they release payment to the carrier. Electronic PODs (ePODs) captured via smartphone or in-cab scanning are increasingly replacing paper PODs.
Example
A broker tells the carrier, 'We will process your payment within 30 days of receiving the signed POD and invoice. Please upload the POD to our carrier portal.'
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