Issued By
Carrier
Received By
Shipper and Consignee
Retention
7 years, longer if claims are pending
When It's Required
- Payment release
- Freight claims
- Delivery disputes
Legal Significance
POD serves as legal evidence that goods were delivered. Essential for resolving delivery disputes and filing freight claims for damaged or missing goods.
What Goes On It
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery Date/Time | When goods were delivered | Yes |
| Receiver Name | Person who accepted delivery | Yes |
| Receiver Signature | Signed confirmation of receipt | Yes |
| BOL Reference | Original BOL number | Yes |
| Quantity Received | Number of units/pallets delivered | Yes |
| Condition Notes | Any damage or discrepancies notedExample: 2 pallets damaged, 498 in good condition | No |
| Delivery Location | Address where delivery was made | Yes |
Templates
Related Documents
Bill of Lading (BOL)
A Bill of Lading (BOL) is the essential shipping document that serves as a contract between shipper and carrier, receipt of goods, and document of title for freight shipments.
Packing Slip
A packing slip is a document that accompanies a shipment, listing the contents for verification during receiving.