Proof of Delivery (POD)

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Purpose of Proof of Delivery in Transport

POD is the final document confirming vehicle handover. It includes the recipient’s signature and verifies the condition upon delivery. This helps ensure transparency and protects all parties involved in the auto transport process.

 

How POD Protects Both Carrier and Customer

The POD serves as evidence in disputes. Always review it carefully before signing to ensure your vehicle arrived in the promised condition.

Your Guide to Common Auto Transport Terminology


Auto Racking System Auto Freight Accessorial Charge Actual Time of Departure Air Freight Axle Load Backhaul Binding Estimate Blind Shipping Bobtail Break Bulk Cargo Car Load Capacity Chain and Strap Tie-Downs Coast-to-Coast Car Shipping Carrier Availability Cargo Insurance Chargeable Weight Chassis Usage Fee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Container Chassis Deadhead Miles Deck Height Clearance Delivery Estimate Drive-On/Drive-Off Service Drop Deck Trailer Door-to-Port Shipping Day Cab Delivery Window Dispatch Sheet Door-to-Ramp Double Trailers Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Freight Forwarder for Cars Freight Classification Full Truckload Ground Transport Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Hauling Permit Hazardous Materials Inspection Certificate Intermodal Load Configuration Lower Deck Transport LTL (Less Than Load) Auto Transport Less Than Container Load (LCL) Lift On Lift Off (LOLO) Master Bill of Lading MC Authority Motor Carrier Non-Binding Estimate Open Deck Hauler Overland Transport Partial Load Proof of Delivery (POD) Ramp Loading Regional Auto Hauling Ramp-to-Ramp Route Optimization Seasonal Demand Surcharge Short-Haul Transport Soft Tie-Downs Stacked Hauling Secure Vehicle Storage Shipper's Liability Shipping Manifest Tilt-Bed Hauler Top Deck Loading TWIC Card Unloading Zone Vehicle Condition Report Wheel Straps Winch Loading Weight Restrictions