WHAT IS PROOF OF DELIVERY?

Your driver will bring with him a Proof of Delivery receipt. Along with the Bill of Lading or BOL and Terms and Conditions, the Proof of Delivery is one of the essential pieces of paperwork for your shipment. This paperwork is the receipt for the transportation of goods delivered. It is also a legal document that serves three primary functions.

Used as a Cargo Receipt – When a carrier delivers a shipment to a consignee, paperwork is essential. This paperwork is proof of shipment. It is also used for insurance and liability purposes. It is a description of goods being transported. Detailed information about weight, quantities, country of manufacture, and dimensions are included.

Used as Evidence of Contracted Carriage – These documents are the contract for service of transporting the goods. These documents will follow the products from one location to another. In short, it is a contract between a seller and a carrier.

As Title to Goods or Products – It also functions as a document of title. It identifies the ownership of the goods being shipped.

If your freight arrives in less than excellent condition, you must note “damage” or “missing pieces” on Proof of Delivery and specify what that damage is, even if it appears to be as minor as a tear in the wrapping material.