What is POD meaning in Courier? It is Proof of Delivery (POD) and abbreviated as POD. POD meaning in Hindi is डिलीवरी का सबूत which means the documents which can be shown as proof. In many courier companies, it is also known as Delivery Run Sheet (DRS). It is a documented proof showing that the recipient has received the consignment.
Proof of Delivery is taken in the form of Name, Signature, and Date of receiving. It also confirms the delivery date, time, person, and number of packets of the recipient in case of multiple documents.
With the signature of the recipient on the Proof of Delivery, a consignment gets completed. This is documentary proof for the record and affects four persons/parties involved in despatched goods.
Actually Proof of Delivery is the last document of any consignment whereas the initial document is known as Consignment Note (C.Note). In the local language, C. Notes are also called POD which is not right. Both documents are separate but known as POD in casual.
POD meaning in Courier?
A POD (Proof of Delivery) is a simple piece of paper given by a courier company to a client or customer upon successful completion of the client’s delivery of his or her products. It is a printed document on which the delivery boy takes the signature of the recipient.
A consignment note is documented by the Branch Associates for his client with all the details i.e. Date of booking, Originator address, Type of services, recipient address, weight, rate, Date, Bill amount, volumetric weight, contact number, and much more.
A sample of the Consignment Note is given below for information.
OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
WHAT IS CONSIGNMENT NOTE (C.NOTE)?
A Consignment note is also known as a Delivery Note/Shipper. It is a printed document issued by Courier Company comprising a transport contract. But in the local language, people assume consignment notes as Proof of Delivery.
A consignment note is documented by the Branch Associates for his client with all the details i.e. Date of booking, Originator address, Type of services, recipient address, weight, rate, Date, Bill amount, volumetric weight, contact number, and much more.
A sample of the Consignment Note is given below for information.
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TYPES OF OVERNITE CONSIGNMENT NOTES (C. NOTE)
Overnite Express has five types of Consignment Notes or Delivery Notes. Details in particulars are given below for your reference of the readers. Each proof of delivery has a unique POD Number for tracking the shipment.
In each delivery Note, four leaves are available for four different persons namely shipper, receiver, booking office, and courier company. Subjective details are as under: –
1. Overnite Air Consignment Note
2. Overnite Priority Consignment Note.
3. Overnite Consignment Note Up to 3 Kg.
4. Overnite Consignment Note above 3 Kg.
5. Overnite International Consignment Note
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1. Overnite Air Consignment Note: –
Air Consignment Note is a unique type of C. Note which is only used for an air shipment. A few items should clearly be mentioned by the courier boy or courier office for the convenience of the shipper.
(a) The date should be mentioned.
(b) No of pieces or the parcel should be mentioned.
(c) Origin and destination should be written properly.
(d) Branch Associate (BA) Name, address, and their Code have been written clearly.
(e) Shipper Address with Contact Number and Consignee details should be mentioned clearly on POD and the same should be pasted by printing on the packet. The address on the packet and Consignment Note are a dual system of checking before delivery. So it is recommended that ensure you have taken a printout of the From Address and To address and have posted them properly.
(f) Amount taken for courier services by the agency or Courier Company.
(g) Signature of the agent or courier company.
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POD COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
The first copy of the consignment note is attached to the parcel. On reaching the destination, the delivery boy signs the copy as Proof of Delivery and updates it on the web portal for the information of the shipper, courier branch Associate, and Courier Company for their records.
1ST COPY-POD COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
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SHIPPER COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
The second copy of the consignment note is handed over to the shipper for his records. With the help of a tracking number, the shipper can track his shipment. On reaching the destination, the delivery boy receives the signature of the recipient as Proof of Delivery and updates on the web portal. Shippers can also view the records of transit on the web portal.
2ND COPY-SHIPPER COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
The shipper can also see the recipient’s name, sign, and date of receiving on proof of delivery and can make sure about his shipment. In case the shipment is stuck in transit, he/she can call customer care about the reason for the delay and can ask for speedy delivery.
While booking your couriers with Overnight Couriers, it is recommended to adhere to all terms and conditions mentioned below.
- Shipper or Consignor having details i.e. name, address, and phone or mobile number.
- Consignee with clearly mentioned details i.e. name, address, and phone or mobile number.
- Origin of booking.
- Destination or Delivery details (Place of delivery)
- Dox (Documents)/ Non-Dox (Parcel or shipment.
- The number of pieces of consignment.
- The weight of the parcel or the consignment.
- Mode of transportation i.e. Air Services / Train Services / Surface Services
- Details of Contents or Air Way Bill copy
- Value of consignment as per Air Way Bill
- Copy of Insurance, if the value of the consignment is above Rs. 1000/-
- Invoice, Declaration, and concerned documents or sales tax form for commercial shipments.
- All valuable shipments will be taken in open condition.
Overnite Customer care numbers: –
| NORTH REGION (Overnite Courier Services) | |
| Delhi (Overnite Courier Services): +91-90150 40000 | Jaipur (Overnite Courier Services): 0141-4532100
: +91-95499 76920 |
| Ghaziabad (Overnite Courier Services): 0120-2855606/07/2855562/2855620/3985900
: +91-96253 16462/98730 61625 |
Lucknow (Overnite Courier Servic0es): 0522-4301109
: +91-9354 925121/ 78350 00790/75710 09354 |
| Chandigarh (Overnite Courier Services): 0172-2632975
: +91-85588 36532/85588 36543/85588 365435 |
Ludhiana (Overnite Courier Services): 0161-5014883
: +91-85588 36550/85588 36549 |
| SOUTH REGION (Overnite Courier Services) | |
| Chennai (Overnite Courier Services): +91-89398 35319 | Hyderabad (Overnite Courier Services): +91-88866 11536 |
| Kochi (Overnite Courier Services): +91-93184 91964 | Bangalore (Overnite Courier Services): +91-73386 60047/ 73386 60049 |
| WEST REGION (Overnite Courier Services) | |
| Mumbai(Overnite Courier Services): 022 71848400
: +91-96198 94217 |
Nagpur(Overnite Courier Services) : 0712-2789439 : +91-70660 38008 : oel@nag.overnite-mail.com |
| Pune (Overnite Courier Services): 020-26442544
: +91-9823869160/9823865176 |
Ahmedabad(Overnite Courier Services): +91-90166 63064 |
| Baroda(Overnite Courier Services): 0265-2354585/2344880/6640904/6640905 Ext. No. 111 & 112
: 1-96387 78407 |
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| EAST REGION(Overnite Courier Services) | |
| Kolkata(Overnite Courier Services): 033-30274200 : +91-90150 40000 : oel@kol.overnite-mail.com |
Patna(Overnite Courier Services): +91-96253 15210/96253 15211 |
| CENTRAL ZONE(Overnite Courier Services) | |
| Bhopal(Overnite Courier Services): 0755-4205177: +91-93549 38270 | |
| NORTH EAST | |
| Guwahati (Overnite Courier Services): 0361–2207081/82/83
: +91-69012 20456 / 69012 20457 |
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Overnite Express HeadOffice: –
Overnite Express Ltd, Overnite House,
11099-C, East Park Road, New Delhi-110005, India
Tel: +91-11-23510131(5Lines) fax: +91-11-23516164
Overnite Express E-Mail ID for correspondence: –
Email: oel@overnite-mail.com
Overnite Express Online Complaint or Overnite Express Query: – Click Here
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EDP COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
Generally, consignment notes are three copies but in some courier companies, four copies are used. EDP copy is for the concerned Courier Company which is providing courier services. This copy is specially used for DP Clients who are directly linked with the courier company.
3RD COPY-EDP COPY PROOF OF DELIVERY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
What is Electronic Data Processing (EDP) in Courier Services?
EDP is abbreviated as electronic data processing. The term is not used frequently in the term. It is also known as IS-Information Services or System.
EDP copy is used for electronic data process with the help of computers. EDP copy is used for barcode scanning and other electronic communication programs.
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DESTINATION COPY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
The fourth copy of the delivery note is held by the courier Branch Associate or the courier company outlet for their internal records and financial perspective. Branch Associates submit this copy to their client for monthly billing purposes.
4TH COPY-DESTINATION COPY PROOF OF DELIVERY OF OVERNITE AIR PARCEL SERVICE
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2. Overnite Priority Consignment Note.
(a) PROOF OF DELIVERY COPY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
The first copy of the Priority consignment note is attached to the parcel. On reaching the destination, it is signed by the recipient as Proof of Delivery and updated on the web portal for the information of the shipper, courier branch Associate, and Courier Company for their records.
1ST COPY-PROOF OF DELIVERY COPY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
(b) SHIPPER COPY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
The shipper may check the recipient’s name, sign, and date of receiving online proof of delivery and can make sure of reaching his shipment. The shipper can also verify the current status in route. , he/she can call customer care about the reason for the delay and can ask for speedy delivery. While booking your couriers with Overnite Couriers, it is recommended to adhere to all terms and conditions mentioned below.
2ND COPY-PROOF OF DELIVERY OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
(c) ACCOUNTS COPY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
The third copy of the Priority consignment note is for Accounts purposes. For all financial purposes and official records, this copy is held.
3RD COPY-PROOF OF DELIVERY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
OFFICE COPY OF OVERNITE PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE
The fourth copy of the Priority consignment note is for the courier Branch Associate or the courier company outlet for financial purposes. Branch Associates may submit this copy to their client for monthly billing.
4TH COPY-PROOF OF DELIVERY OF OVERNITE (PRIORITY CONSIGNMENT NOTE)
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