What is a POD? Proof of Delivery Explained
A POD (Proof of Delivery) is the documented confirmation that a fuel delivery was completed. It records the actual gallons delivered, the delivery time, the receiving party's signature, and any relevant notes about the delivery — such as tank levels or site conditions.
How It Relates to Fuel Delivery
In fuel delivery, the POD is critical for billing accuracy. The loaded volume at the terminal may differ from the delivered volume due to temperature expansion/contraction during transit. The POD records the actual metered gallons dispensed at the delivery point, which is what the customer is billed for.
A complete fuel POD typically includes the delivery date and time, driver name and vehicle ID, product type delivered, starting and ending meter readings, net gallons delivered, customer representative signature, tank identification (if multiple tanks on site), and any exceptions or notes.
BettyJet digitizes all PODs and makes them available through your customer portal. This eliminates the common industry problem of lost or illegible paper tickets and gives you immediate access to delivery records for reconciliation and auditing.
Why It Matters for BettyJet Customers
Your POD is proof that you received what you're being billed for. BettyJet provides digital PODs for every delivery, accessible through app.bettyjet.com, so you can verify volumes, resolve disputes quickly, and maintain clean records without chasing paper tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the delivered gallons don't match my order?
Small variances (1-2%) are normal due to temperature changes during transit. BettyJet bills based on metered delivery — what the truck's meter reads at your site — not the loaded amount. If there's a significant discrepancy, contact us immediately.
Can I get digital PODs instead of paper?
Yes — BettyJet provides digital PODs for every delivery through your customer portal at app.bettyjet.com. You can view, download, and export delivery records anytime for accounting and compliance.
Related Terms
ULSD stands for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel — a cleaner-burning diesel fuel containing no more than 15 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur. Since 2006, the EPA has required all on-road diesel sold in the United States to meet the ULSD standard, replacing Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) which contained up to 500 ppm of sulfur.
Dyed DieselDyed diesel — also called red diesel or off-road diesel — is standard ULSD fuel that has been dyed red to indicate it is exempt from federal and state road taxes. It is chemically identical to on-road diesel but costs significantly less because the tax (typically $0.40-0.60/gallon) is not applied.
Wet HosingWet hosing is the practice of fueling vehicles or equipment directly from a mobile fuel truck rather than from a stationary storage tank. The fuel truck pulls up to each vehicle and fills it on-site — no bulk tank, no pump, no infrastructure required.
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