Bicycle, scooter, car, van, or truck
Whether rented, leased, or owned — your vehicle means you’re ready to get started! Take on local deliveries or travel across North America, depending on the jobs you choose.
After registering your business with the relevant authorities, you will receive an official business registration certificate.
Motor Truck Cargo Insurance is not required for bicycles, motorcycles, and cars; however, it is mandatory for higher vehicle categories such as vans and box trucks. This coverage provides financial protection in the event of damage to or loss of freight. DAGO requires transport partners to maintain a Cargo Policy with a minimum coverage limit of $50,000 per occurrence.
Note! Do not confuse Cargo Insurance with:
To use our Driver App, an iPhone or Android smartphone is required. The app must be used while carrying out an order. This allows all trips to be tracked and documented for safety and operational purposes.
To register as a driver partner with DAGO Express, you need:
No, registering on the DAGO Express website is completely sufficient and also free of charge. After registration, simply upload the required documents and wait until access to our platform is activated, which usually takes about 1–2 weeks.
No, unfortunately not. DAGO Express does not offer permanent employment but only individual transport assignments. However, we do assign jobs to independent subcontractors. To work with us, having your own business registration and your own vehicle are fundamental requirements.
Yes, registration and use of our portal are completely free.
Instead of continuous workload, we offer individual transport assignments that you can view online daily. If you are interested in carrying out a transport, please submit your price offer. If your offer is accepted, we will contact you and award the job.
No, each freight contract is considered an individual assignment; a permanent contract between DAGO Express and the courier partner does not result from this.
Loads can be local, regional or across the U.S. Without an MC number you can only take loads that start and end in the same state; loads that cross a state line require an active MC number.
Documents, parcels, construction materials, trade show goods, pallets, etc.
No, having your own vehicle is a prerequisite for cooperation. Only transport partners who own at least one vehicle can be considered.
Yes, absolutely. With a car or even a bicycle, nothing stands in the way of registering as a transport partner. Smaller shipments, such as parcels or letters, can be transported without issue.
As a rule, verification should be completed within 1–2 weeks after uploading your documents.
No, there is no need for personal appearance. After registration and uploading your documents, we will review them and then activate you as a transport partner. From that moment, you can submit bids for transport assignments and accept jobs via the website.
1. Log in with your account.
2. Submit your best offer for an open job under “Find Loads”.
3. If your offer is accepted, we will contact you by phone and assign you the job.
Our system automatically calculates a suggested price based on factors such as postal code, type of shipment, and required vehicle. You may also submit a higher price, but accepting the suggested rate gives you the best chance of getting the load. Remember: your service quality also matters – for example, punctuality and your track record of successfully completed or canceled assignments.
If we are interested in your offer, we will contact you by phone or email to confirm acceptance.
For new partners, allocation usually occurs the day before or on the transport day itself.
Exceptions apply to early Monday or weekend pickups – these jobs are typically allocated on Friday.
Partners with a high quality score can receive assignments up to seven days in advance.
Once registered and activated, you can log into our portal. Under “Find Loads,” you will see all available transport jobs and can submit bids. If you win a job, our team will contact you.
No. Submitting a bid does not automatically result in receiving the assignment. If your offer is of interest, we will contact you by phone or email to confirm acceptance. For new partners, allocation usually takes place on the day of transport or the day before. Jobs with early Monday or weekend pickups are typically allocated on Friday. Partners with a very good quality score may receive assignments up to seven days in advance.
Our specialized team handles the allocation of transport assignments. Once you are awarded a job, we will inform you by phone or email. You will also receive a confirmation email with all relevant transport details. Of course, you can also view your jobs online at any time.
If you wish to submit a new bid for the same job but at a different price, you must first withdraw your previous bid and then enter a new one.
No, with our assignments you may only transport the specified goods of that single job. Each job is assigned to one specific vehicle.
Carrier liability insurance covers damage to cargo that occurs during transport. This protects the owner of the goods from financial losses due to damage, loss, or theft. This insurance is especially worthwhile if you are transporting valuable goods with a high risk of loss or damage.
Motor Truck Cargo Insurance is offered by U.S. commercial insurers and independent insurance agents. Search for "motor truck cargo insurance" in your state or ask your current commercial auto insurance agent. Your agent must send us the certificate of insurance (COI) directly, with DAGO Express Inc. as certificate holder.
Yes, it is the same coverage: the freight is insured for the entire transport. The minimum is $50,000 per occurrence, which covers standard commercial goods. Cargo insurance is not required for bicycles, motorcycles and cars; it is mandatory for vans and larger vehicles.
Auto liability insurance only covers damage caused by operating your vehicle (injuries and property damage of third parties), not the freight you carry.
General liability insurance covers risks of your business activities (for example damage to third parties or their property), but usually not damage to the freight you transport.
A business registration is required whenever you want to officially and legally carry out self-employed activities. Anyone starting a business must register it with the relevant authority.
An LLC or corporation is registered with the Secretary of State of your state; as a sole proprietor you may need a local business license, depending on your city and county. You also need a taxpayer ID for the W-9 – an EIN (free at irs.gov) or your SSN.
Always carry a blank Bill of Lading (BOL) with you. If there are no documents at pickup, fill out the BOL yourself, have the shipper sign it at pickup and the recipient sign it at delivery.
Take photos of the signed BOL and of the freight at every pickup and every delivery. This proof is required later to release your invoice.
If you foresee a delay, please contact us immediately. Our team will then get in touch with the loading or unloading point to coordinate and ensure a smooth process.
If a shipment is damaged during transport, inform us immediately – call +1 757 573 9249 or email [email protected] with the load number. Document the damage with photos of the freight and of the Bill of Lading, and note the damage on the BOL before the recipient signs it.
To ensure smooth and timely processing of your invoice, please consider the following information:
Invoice address:
DAGO Express Inc.
2574 Elm Street
River Grove, IL 60171
United States
Please send your invoices in PDF format to: [email protected]
No. Invoice the agreed rate for the load. DAGO Express Inc. is a U.S. company, so there is no VAT and no reverse charge. Before your first payment we need a completed IRS Form W-9 (your business name, address and taxpayer ID – EIN or SSN), so we can pay you and issue a Form 1099 at year end where required.
Yes. Instead of the standard 30 days you can choose accelerated payment:
Reduce your invoice by 10% or 5% and send it together with legible delivery documents (signed BOL / POD) to [email protected]. In the subject line write, for example, "Order 1234 Discount 10%" or "Order 1234 Discount 5%".
Proof of delivery (POD) – usually the Bill of Lading (BOL) signed by the recipient – confirms that a shipment was delivered at a specific time to a named recipient. It documents the condition of the freight at delivery. Without it, nobody can tell whether damage happened at pickup or during transport.
No, we require the corresponding proof of delivery for invoicing an assignment.
Yes, you can easily change or edit your vehicle data in your profile under "VEHICLE FLEET."
