Become our transport partner ‎

Only a full truck earns money

At DB Schenker, we take pride in our strong, collaborative relationships with our transport partners and continuously strive to support and enhance these partnerships.

Drive4Schenker is an app that connects you with all DB Schenker dispatchers – both local and global – helping you expand your business alongside us!

Connect fully digitally with us

Offering process, EDI transfer, driver app, and much more: DB Schenker carriers benefit from a wide range of digital tools to connect with us. This streamlines operations and enhances efficiency for both parties.

Receive the business you really want

Share your transport services, fleet details, trade lanes, and business area with us – and begin collaborating with all our branches. As a preferred DB Schenker carrier, you will receive exclusive offers through our fully digital preferred carrier offer process.

Get paid fast

Thanks to our strong DB Schenker community and market positioning, our partner carriers benefit from fast payments. As a certified DB Schenker carrier, you can enjoy quick payments without high provision margins.

Become a carrier partner with Drive4Schenker

3 easy steps to becoming our logistics partner

Who are we looking for?

DB SCHENKER truck drives on road, through a forest

Direct full load and part load

We are looking for carriers experienced in domestic and international direct full load and part load transport.

Full loads and part loads, both international (Europe) and domestic
Fleet standard minimum Euro 6, with white color preferred
Full GPS coverage

We offer:

Full charter trucks and long-term contracts
DB Schenker trailers
Regular orders for round trips
Individual dispatch care
DB Schenker fast payment program and carrier benefits

Join a trusted business partner network and showcase your capabilities to impress our customers. Manage your business development at your own pace, while enhancing your logistics skills with the industry’s best team and becoming a transportation leader.

Highway from above with fast moving traffic — © Schenker Deutschland AG / Veer Inc.

Direct express

We are looking for carriers experienced in time-critical transport.

Express delivery, both domestic and international
Fleet ranging from vans to heavy-duty trucks
24/7 availability
Full GPS monitoring
Option for double drivers on board

We offer:

Individual dedicated local dispatch contact
DB Schenker fast payment program
DB Schenker benefits for carriers

Expand your business with a dependable partner, deliver exceptional service that thrills and retains customers, and enjoy dedicated support from our expert team. Together, we let’s revolutionize express deliveries and achieve success.

Linehaul international and domestic

We are looking for carriers experienced in domestic and international linehaul transport.

Terminal-to-terminal transport, both international and domestic
Fleet standard minimum Euro 6 swap body trucks and trailers, white color preferred
Double deck box trucks and trailers preferred
Full GPS coverage

We offer:

Long-term contracts
DB Schenker Swap Body containers
Agreed mileage plus extra mileage for distribution, with double use day and night
DB Schenker fast payment program and carrier benefits

Experience seamless planning with predictable departure and arrival times. Ensure your drivers are home daily while covering 90% of round trips with no empty runs. By operating your trucks day and night you maximize profitability, keeping your fleet moving, and earnings growing. Partner with us for long-term stability and confidence in your business.

Worker in orange jacket loading a wooden boxes into a DB SCHENKER truck

Local distribution

We look for carriers having an experience in local distribution

Fleet 3,5 ton up to 18 tons distribution
Trucks with tail-lift, white color preferred
GPS on board as a plus
Experienced drivers

We offer

Long-term collaboration
Dedicated distribution areas
Driver day-to-day home
DB Schenker fast payment program and carrier benefits

Enjoy being home every night and achieve a better work-life balance while doing what you love. Focus on growing your local business and strengthening community ties. Monitor your trucks and drivers daily for smooth operations and quick issue resolution. Start with a small fleet and scale up as you grow with our support every step of the way.

Special business

If you have experience and offer the following services, we are looking for you:

GDP healthcare, temperature-controlled transport
High value goods transport
Special loads, oversize loads
Vertical market specialization in automotive, fashion and retail, chemicals
Intermodal transport

Demonstrate your professional experience directly to our customers. Develop your expertise through a valuable partnership with us. Enjoy the unique business opportunities we can create together, pushing the limits of logistics.

"DB Schenker has been a good partner for many years and it has been our pleasure to develop the increased cooperation. DB Schenker is a key customer for Kim Johansen. Communication is trustful with a common approach to high performance. All backed up by strong IT tools."

Thomas Mouritzen / Sales Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Registering allows you to cooperate with DB Schenker European dispatchers, so you get more out of your business. In addition, Drive4Schenker is your fast digital connection to the freight you need. So, sign up today and get ready to become our transport partner.
Please go to this link https://eschenker.dbschenker.com/app/ecm/short-registration and click "Continue Registration". You will be redirected to a form where you need to fill in a few company details. After that, you will be able to log in and use Drive4Schenker.
Just follow these 3 easy steps to become our logistics partner:
1. Open this link and provide your contact information https://eschenker.dbschenker.com/app/ecm/short-registration.
2. Click on the activation link sent by e-mail to confirm your address.
3. Update your company details and required documents. After you finish all registration steps, we will validate your documents. You will be informed when this validation process is completed.
After successful validation, your account will be active and you are ready to collaborate with us!
As a registered and active carrier, you can receive exclusive load offers. Please keep your account up-to-date and let us know your preferences to receive load offer proposals from our dispatchers via e-mail. Then, you can fill up your trucks with just a few clicks – quick, easy, and fully digital.
We help you get more out of your business. Our portal Drive4Schenker is your digital connection to the freight you need. So, it’s vital to keep your account up-to-date and provide us with info about your fleet, transport services, business areas, and load preferences. This info helps us find exclusive load offers based on your needs and can be provided on the dashboard after logging into Drive4Schenker.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our multilingual support team: d4s-support@dbschenker.com
We are always happy to answer your questions. We can help you get started, manage your account, and guide you through the system. Our office hours are 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (CET).