DoraEVER

What DoraEVER does

DoraEVER is the largest dedicated driver-specialized online recruitment platform in Japan, founded in 2015 and incorporated as Dora EVER Co., Ltd. (株式会社ドラEVER) in 2017 with ¥100 million capital and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. The platform focuses exclusively on connecting transportation and logistics employers — trucking, delivery, taxi, and bus operators — with professional driver candidates and adjacent roles such as dispatchers, fleet managers, and maintenance staff. As of mid-2026 the platform carries 24,164+ active job listings, attracts ~170,000 monthly users with ~742,000 monthly page views, has 130,000+ registered members, 54,579+ scout-waitlist candidates, and over 20,000 registered enterprises across all 47 Japanese prefectures. Self-reported metrics claim #1 share in driver job postings in Japan (23,191 listings vs. competitors at 498–3,736).

The platform's technology stack combines AI-powered matching with verticalized video content and a mobile-first architecture. Proprietary features include an AI Scouting engine that surfaces candidates against pre-set criteria, an asynchronous multimodal AI Interview (launched July 2026) that lets employers screen driver applicants 24/7, an AI chat-based job search interface, the Career Character Diagnosis (適職キャラ診断) recommendation engine, an integrated resume builder, and a Scout (proactive outreach) system with LINE messaging integration. AI chat and generation features rely on third-party foundation models from Anthropic PBC and Google LLC. DoraEVER has expanded beyond recruitment into SaaS-adjacent logistics tools: UnSOUL (a digital tachograph and fleet management DX tool, launched June 2023), Doramatch (shipper-carrier business matching), DoraLab (logistics industry owned media), and a mobile application (launched July 2025).

DoraEVER monetizes primarily through annual subscription plans, with the All-Pack Plan priced at ¥960,000/year including unlimited postings, scout functionality, video production support, and dedicated account management; unit economics are stated at ~¥20,000 per application and ~¥70,000 per hire. Secondary revenue streams include application-commission performance plans and add-on services (video production, PR proxy). Go-to-market is hybrid: self-serve product-led onboarding for SMBs, dedicated enterprise field sales and agency partners for mid-market and large fleets (Sagawa Express, Nippon Express, Kyowa Transport, Kotobuki Logicom are named logos), and event-driven lead generation at major logistics expos (Kyushu International Logistics Expo, KANSAI LOGIX, 国際物流総合展). Distribution is amplified through job-listing syndication to Indeed, Stanby, and Google Jobs. The company has raised approximately ¥450 million across two disclosed rounds (¥100M in August 2020 and ¥350M in January 2021) and is privately held, with founder Teruhiko Okano serving as Representative Director.

Name

DoraEVER

Legal name

株式会社ドラEVER

Website

https://doraever.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DoraEVER (株式会社ドラEVER) is Japan's largest dedicated driver-specialized job marketplace, connecting transportation and logistics employers with professional driver candidates via AI-powered matching, scouting, and asynchronous AI interviews across all 47 prefectures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driver Recruitment Platform

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) & Applicant Tracking (ATS) (BPACAPAD)

Keywords

• Driver recruitment platform
• Logistics job marketplace
• Transportation hiring services
• AI-powered job matching
• Fleet management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Job Posting Subscription Plans: Annual subscription plans for companies to post unlimited driver job listings. The All-Pack plan costs 960,000 yen/year (12-month contract). Plans include job posting, video production support, scout access, and dedicated account management.
2. Entry/Subscription Fee: Companies pay recurring fees to access the platform and its tools. Pricing is per-plan with cost per application around 20,000 yen and hiring cost around 70,000 yen for the All-Pack plan.
3. Application Commission Plans: Performance-based application plans available where companies pay based on applications received, providing flexibility for companies with varying hiring needs.
4. Optional Add-on Services: Additional revenue from video production services (PR videos), PRDM (application proxy service), and other supplementary offerings beyond core job posting subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

DoraEVER operates a specialized online job board and recruitment marketplace for Japan's transportation and logistics industry, connecting professional drivers (truck, delivery, taxi, bus) with hiring companies across all 47 prefectures. The platform offers AI-powered matching, AI interview functionality, proactive scout outreach, and video-based company profiles. Adjacent offerings include the UnSOUL vehicle management DX tool and the Doramatch shipper-carrier matching platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 運SOUL (UnSOUL): DX vehicle management tool for transportation companies featuring digital tachograph analysis, attendance management, and vehicle tracking capabilities.
• ドラッチ (Doramatch)
• ドララボ (DoraLab)
• ドラEVER転職アプリ

Products and services

• DoraEVER Driver Job Board Platform A specialized recruitment platform for the Japanese transportation and logistics industry. Employers post driver positions (truck, delivery, taxi, bus) and pay annual subscription fees (All-Pack plan 960,000 yen/year). Drivers register for free to search and apply for jobs. Includes AI-powered matching, scout functionality, video company profiles, and LINE integration. Used by 20,000+ companies and 130,000+ registered members.
• UnSOUL (運SOUL) Vehicle Management DX Tool A digital vehicle management platform for transportation companies featuring digital tachograph analysis, attendance management, and vehicle tracking. Sold as a separate sub-brand offering to DoraEVER's employer customers to address operational efficiency in fleet management.
• Doramatch (ドラマッチ) Business Matching Platform A business matching platform that connects shippers with transportation companies for cargo and logistics contract matching, extending DoraEVER's marketplace ecosystem beyond job recruitment into logistics commerce.
• DoraEVER Mobile App Mobile applications available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) for driver job seekers. Provides mobile-optimized access to the DoraEVER job board, enabling on-the-go job search and application management, with same functionality as the web platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Application cost reduced to ~¥20,000 per application (vs competitors), Hiring cost ~¥70,000 per hire
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026DoraEVER has been certified as a promoting organization for Japan's Driver Workplace Environment Goodness Certification System by the Japan Maritime Association in collaboration with MLIT. The company leverages its matching platform to help certified transportation businesses gain visibility and improve recruitment competitiveness, addressing the chronic labor shortage in Japan's logistics industry.
• Japan Maritime Association (日本 Maritime Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Japan Maritime Association collaborates with MLIT and DoraEVER to promote the Driver Workplace Environment Goodness Certification System. DoraEVER serves as a promoting organization, using its platform to connect job seekers with certified transportation companies that meet verified workplace environment standards.
• FamilyMart (ファミリーマート)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-phase collaboration campaigns with FamilyMart including promotional activities, in-store marketing, and brand co-promotion (campaigns in 2022, 2024, and 2025).
• chocoZAP (チョコザップ - RIZAP Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-store advertising partnership at chocoZAP locations. DoraEVER advertisements placed in chocoZAP gyms nationwide (initially selective locations, then expanded to all stores in May 2024). Also offered free chocoZAP membership to users as a promotional campaign.
• Osaka Metro (大阪メトロ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive hanging strap advertisement campaign on Osaka Metro trains. 'DoraEVER and UnSOUL' advertising on train grab straps for a 1-year period, reaching commuters across Osaka.
• マイナビ (Mynavi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative content partnership producing driver career guidance content under 'ドライバーの仕事' (Driver's Work) brand, expanding reach to Mynavi's user base.
• Enefri ( Enefri)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for distributing DoraEVER safety prayer stickers and original gloves at gasoline stations across Kansai and Chubu regions. Second and third phase campaigns to distribute promotional items to drivers at partner gas stations.
• 公益社団法人全日本トラック協会 (Japan Trucking Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a reference organization. The Japan Trucking Association is a key industry body for Japan's logistics sector with which DoraEVER collaborates on industry initiatives and standards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DoraPita (ドラピタ): DoraPita is a direct Japan-focused driver-specialized job site competitor explicitly cited in DoraEVER's market share comparison data (3,736 postings vs DoraEVER's 23,191). Same target customer (transportation companies), same niche (drivers), same business model (job posting subscriptions), making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Driver's Work (ドライバーズワーク): Driver's Work is a Japan-based driver-specialized recruitment site targeting truck, taxi, and bus drivers with both job board listings and recruitment agency services. Direct competitor in the same vertical with overlapping target customers and candidates, providing an additional head-to-head alternative for transportation employers.
• LogiQuest (ロジクエスト): LogiQuest is a Japan-based recruitment firm specializing in logistics and driver placement, combining job board listings with recruitment agency services. It targets the same transportation employer and driver candidate segments as DoraEVER with a more service-heavy model (placement fees rather than subscriptions).

Emerging players

• JobMedley (ジョブメドレー): JobMedley is a Japanese vertical job board (originally medical/welfare-focused) operated by Medley Inc., demonstrating a comparable vertical-specialization playbook applied to healthcare. It is comparable as a business model reference for vertical HR tech expansion, though its primary focus is a different industry.

Broad incumbents

• Standby (スタンバイ): Standby is a Japanese job aggregator operated by Recruit Holdings, one of Japan's largest recruitment conglomerates. DoraEVER listings are automatically syndicated to Standby, mirroring the Indeed relationship. Recruit's scale, capital, and adjacent brands (Indeed, DODA, Baitoru) make Standby a critical incumbent competitor in driver recruitment.
• Baitoru (バイトル): Baitoru is dip Corporation's flagship part-time and full-time job board, one of Japan's largest recruitment platforms with strong presence in light cargo, delivery, and gig driver categories. Competes with DoraEVER for budget-conscious SMB transportation employers and entry-level drivers, with significantly larger marketing budgets.
• DODA (パーソルキャリア): DODA is Persol Career-operated, Japan's second-largest recruitment platform after Recruit, with a strong presence in mid-career professional and managerial placements. Its logistics vertical and broader employer relationships create competitive pressure at the enterprise end of DoraEVER's market, particularly for dispatch and operations manager roles.
• Indeed (Japan): Indeed Japan is the dominant generalist job aggregator in Japan and directly competes with DoraEVER in logistics/driver roles. DoraEVER's job listings are automatically syndicated to Indeed, making it both a competitor and a distribution channel. Indeed's breadth of content and SEO authority represent the primary aggregator threat to niche driver boards.
• en-japan (エン転職): en-japan operates multiple large Japanese recruitment platforms including en-Japan and Agingo. While not driver-specialized, it serves SMB and mid-market employers including those in logistics, representing broad-based competitive pressure on DoraEVER's enterprise and mid-market segments.
• Hataraku (はたらいく): Hataraku is a job board operated by INK (formerly Willgroup) targeting SMB and regional employers across Japan, including logistics. Its SMB focus and regional employer relationships make it a direct competitor for budget transportation companies in secondary cities where DoraEVER also has presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/doraever4192
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfV8mocrZvSYUEZ1YAdQEdQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/doraever_pr/?hl=ja

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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