[Akoz]

DPD is very difficult to DNA unless the drivers make silly mistakes like leaving the parcel safe without a safe place, etc. If delivered to your name and a photo taken if the items suddenly go missing depending on the price expect the driver to return to your residence to prove his case of delivery as any lost parcels do come out of the driver's pay here in the UK for DPD.

(Spoken from a current DPD delivery driver btw)

So DNA is never a good way to go for DPD possibly look at alternatives if the item is feasible for other methods.

Do you mean that the price of the item is taken out of the driver's pocket or only the delivery pay rate for the day or delivery in itself?

Depending on the company you target liability the cost can depend some companies carry 0 liability and drivers would be asked to pay the full amount some companies may offer 50% liability so the driver would have to pay only 50% of the value of the item.