An Overview of an ePOD

An Overview of an ePOD

Proof of deliveries has been around for a very long time. In their simplest form, an ePOD is just a method to verify that an item has been delivered to the intended recipient. Once technology started to become integral to our day to day life, delivery services started to implement it for their systems. Hence, making ePOD software and capturing signatures with tech rather than paper.


How it Affects the Auto Hauling Industry

There is a lot of legal standing in a proof of delivery. When you sign for one, that means you are releasing the shipper from the responsibility of the goods delivered. In the United States, DHL, UPS and FedEx as well as the US postal service (USPS) provide proof of delivery. Commercial fleet operators also need to be able to confirm proof of delivery of goods to their customers. If you sign for something without checking it, it is a lot more difficult to make a claim down the road. So always check your goods.


The Future of ePOD

With technology being at our fingertips, most industries are starting to become more and more regulated. When you ship for manufacturers they usually have a lot of rules behind accepting ePODs. You have to ensure that your software provider is compliant. Just like how GoPhore is compliant with AIAG standards for working with OEM car manufacturers. Same with data logistics companies such as Norad, ICL, WWL, etc.


What This Means For You

The earlier you start looking for an ePOD solution the better off you will be. You are essentially “future proofing” your logistics company. Setting up EDI with manufacturers makes this even more efficient. Another great problem that is solved by doing this is that your company can automate so many facets of billing. Future Proof your Company Today!

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January 7, 2026
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January 3, 2024
Hello, We are excited to present the latest enhancements to our GoPhore software: 1. User Preference Updates (Contact us to enable) EDI & Manual BOL Deletion EDI-generated BOLs can be deleted; manual entries cannot. Move & Charge Deletion Controls Toggle deletion of regular moves and decide whether charges get cleared upon order cancellation. Inactive Customer Filtering in BOL Inactive customers will no longer appear in BOL dropdowns or lookups. Ability to force specific notifications in customer profile (Email & Text) Allows you ensure that customers get notified on different events. 2. Customer profile preferences Bill To Flag for Odometer & Keys A new flag that mandates drivers to input vehicle odometer reading and the number of keys before proceeding. 3. Invoice & Document Customization Custom Charges on Invoice Sum up all custom charges in a dedicated merge field. Notification Email Template File Source Invoice CSCL emails now pull from a template, aligning them with other CSCL templates. When a load is brokered out or in, there is an icon in dispatching indicating the broker event 4. Application Fixes & Data Management Forbidden Issue Resolved Fixed the bug that restricted drivers from generating invoices in-app. EDI for Mercedes Brokered Loads Ensured that these loads remain consistent in the new carrier’s system. These features aim to enhance your experience and efficiency in managing your transportation tasks. As always, we value your feedback for continual improvement. For any inquiries or assistance, please contact our customer support team.  Best regards, The GoPhore Team
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