• Trailers: We provide a diverse fleet of company-maintained stepdeck, RGN Lowboy, custom designed steerable blade trailers and other wind energy trailers.
• There is no rental or lease agreement.
• Trailers are maintained by Daily Express.
• Most Contractors are “married” to our trailer equipment with minimal trailer swapping or drop and hook.
• Plates* 120,000 – 200,000# + apportionment
• Fuel Permits
• Cargo & Liability Insurance (for Independent Contractors under permanent lease)
• Tolls on all oversize Loads & most legal loads
• Oversize Permits
• Escort Cars
• Trip Pak mailing service (no charge)
• Comdata advance and fuel card
• Orientation Costs
*Daily Express provides an Illinois IRP plate to new Contractors at time of lease for no cost with no charge back. The plate year is April 1 – March 31. Contractors must operate a set number of annual miles to have the registration renewed for no cost or partially paid by Daily Express based on the number of miles run.
• Bobtail/Deadhead Insurance
• Tiedown Equipment (click here to see required equipment list and price sheet)
• Mobile communications with GPS load tracking is required for Contractors to pull specialized trailers. Contractor provides a PC, printer, wireless air card for internet access and GPS hardware. Receive oversize permits and load paperwork direct to your truck cab. Send and receive email.
• Air card service available through Daily Express at $40/month
• GPS hardware cost $55
