E-Signatures for
Transportation & Logistics

Carrier agreements, driver employment contracts, freight confirmations, safety compliance documents, and shipper/broker agreements — signed digitally on any device, anywhere.

Free plan available · No credit card required · ESIGN Act compliant

Mobile
Sign from the cab
DOT
Audit trail ready
SOC 2
Type II certified
ESIGN
Act compliant
Key Features

Everything You Need

Built-in features that save time and close deals faster.

Logistics Templates

Transportation Document Templates — Ready to Use

Carrier agreements, freight broker contracts, owner-operator agreements, driver employment contracts, FMCSA compliance forms, safety acknowledgements, and shipper terms — all pre-built for logistics operations.

  • Carrier agreements — Lane rates, liability, insurance requirements, and payment terms.
  • Owner-operator contracts — Lease-on agreements, fuel provisions, and settlement structures.
  • FMCSA compliance forms — Drug and alcohol policy acknowledgements, hours of service confirmations.

Transportation Document Templates — Ready to Use

Templates cover carriers, brokers, owner-operators, drivers, and shipper/consignee relationships.

Included on all plans
Mobile-First

Drivers Sign from the Cab — No Office Visits

Transportation's workforce is always on the road. Zignature's mobile-optimised signing lets drivers, owner-operators, and field workers sign employment documents, safety forms, and delivery confirmations from any smartphone.

  • SMS signing links — Send signing invitations via text message — drivers sign without email.
  • Offline resilience — Signing page cached for offline completion — submission when connectivity returns.
  • Large print mode — Optimised for reading agreements on mobile screens in varying light conditions.

Drivers Sign from the Cab — No Office Visits

No app download required — drivers sign via secure link on any mobile browser.

Included on all plans
DOT Compliance

Compliance Documentation for DOT Requirements

DOT drug and alcohol policy acknowledgements, FMCSA record-keeping, safety rating forms, and driver qualification file documents — all managed with Zignature's compliance-ready audit trails.

  • Driver qualification files — Employment applications, MVR consents, and road test certificates — all digital.
  • Drug & alcohol policy — Pre-employment and random testing acknowledgements with audit trail.
  • Long-term archival — Document retention policies compliant with FMCSA 391 and 395 requirements.

Compliance Documentation for DOT Requirements

Tamper-evident audit trail with long-term archival for DOT record-keeping requirements.

Included on all plans
Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Set up logistics templates

Create templates for carrier agreements, driver contracts, and compliance forms.

2

Send via email or SMS

Dispatch signing requests by email or SMS — drivers sign from any device without an account.

3

Track compliance across your fleet

Dashboard shows which drivers have completed which compliance documents — export for DOT audits.

4

Archive with long-term retention

Signed documents retained per FMCSA requirements with tamper-evident audit trails.

Keep Your Fleet Moving — Paperlessly

Start your free trial — no credit card needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Can drivers sign documents on their smartphones without an app?

Yes. Zignature's signing experience is fully mobile-optimised and works in any mobile browser — no app download required. You can also send signing invitations via SMS so drivers receive them directly as a text message.

How does Zignature help with FMCSA driver qualification file requirements?

Zignature's driver qualification templates cover employment applications, previous employer inquiry consent forms, MVR authorisation, and road test certificates. Completed files are stored with audit trails that satisfy FMCSA record-keeping requirements under 49 CFR Part 391.

Can freight brokers use Zignature for carrier rate confirmations?

Yes. Rate confirmation templates can be set up for standard lane agreements and spot rates. Carriers can sign rate confirmations on mobile within minutes of load tendering — accelerating load booking and reducing verbal commitment risks.

How long must carrier agreements be retained under FMCSA?

Carrier agreement retention periods vary by document type. General freight contracts should be kept for the life of the carrier relationship plus several years. Zignature's configurable retention policies can be set to automatically archive or flag documents based on your retention schedule.

Can owner-operators sign lease-on agreements digitally?

Yes. Owner-operator lease-on agreements — including FMCSA required written lease provisions under 49 CFR Part 376 — can be executed via Zignature's e-signature platform. The audit trail provides the required evidence of written agreement.

Does Zignature support cross-border transportation agreements?

Yes. Zignature supports cross-border e-signatures for US/Canada and US/Mexico agreements. International freight documents should comply with applicable laws in each jurisdiction — Zignature's compliance features support ESIGN Act, UETA, and eIDAS.

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