PODS failed to honor recorded pickup and delivery schedule
A customer confirmed specific pickup and delivery dates with a PODS sales rep on a recorded line, but neither was actually scheduled, causing weeks of delay to a move and job start date plus added costs. Highlights a gap between sales commitments and operational scheduling execution.
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