Just for shits and giggles I signed up for relay. Now I'm out west so maybe in the east it's different BUT You cannot sustain a business on 
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1.65 a mile freight Totally not worth my time Answer from SlowCryptographer178 on reddit.comAmazon Relay
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Quick payments, load availability, an easy-to-use app...This hauliday season, Amazon Relay can help carriers of every size check off their wish list.
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r/OwnerOperators on Reddit: Amazon Relay?
May 3, 2023 -
Does anyone run their truck with amazon relay? Is it still profitable ? Does it has future for the nex year ? A have a lot of questions if a driver with their own truck could help me out with that
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Just for shits and giggles I signed up for relay. Now I'm out west so maybe in the east it's different BUT You cannot sustain a business on $1.40 to $1.65 a mile freight Totally not worth my time
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Nowadays is not really worth working with them. I mean, it doesn’t cost you much to sign up with them either. You just need to add trailer interchange and commercial general liability which can go from $1k to $2k a year. If you want to sign up to have it ready just in case - that’s fine. But working for them right now is more of a waste of time. Amazon doesn’t care if it’s sustainable to operate your truck or not. They price their loads based on demand. I guess some people like to work for pennies and that’s what they offer right now. Last week one of my OO damaged his trailer and had to leave it at a shop for a week. He did a few runs with Amazon while his trailer was being fixed. There were just a few loads available with inconvenient schedules and paid with pennies. After all deductions were taken (loans, fuel and insurance) he took home less than a driver salary. I am looking right now on their load board and within 75 miles of Chicago they have only 7 loads. All of them pay between $1.39 to $1.68, except one that pay $2.70 a mile but you have to drive 55 miles to pick it up, it has 4 legs and pays $375 for 138 loaded miles (plus whatever empty miles you will have). According to their schedule, it will take almost 8 hours to finish it. This shouldn’t take more than 3 hours to complete. The reason they stretched the schedule so far is because they don’t want to pay $130 - $200 for each individual leg, as a separate load and they bundled it in 4 legs, giving the impression that they pay $2.70 a mile. What is not mentioned there is that you have to wait about 1 hour, maybe more, between each leg. And that is unpaid which means time waisted. $2.70/mile is not bad for this market but if it takes 8-9 hours to make $375 than you are 2 weeks away from bankrupt. Also, making $375 in 8-9 hours as a driver, that’s very good. But working with your own truck, fuel, insurance and tolls, just to name a few major expenses, is absolutely ludicrous. And it doesn’t matter if your truck is paid off or not. A few years ago (Covid times) was completely different. There was a good amount of loads that were fairly priced. Not just per mile but for time also. I was always a fan of short loads (5-30 miles). Loads that take 1-3 hours and paid $200-$500 a load. By the end of the day I made between $1200-$2000. I could spend the nights at home. Weekends too. I could pay all my expenses and still had time to enjoy my life. As you can see today is a completely different picture.
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May 3, 2023How can I report suspicious activity within the Amazon Relay network?
If you’re in a life-threatening situation, please call 9-1-1. To report suspicious activities (e.g. double brokering) that are not an emergency, email relay-network-reports@amazon.com with a detailed description of the suspicious activity, including the DOT #s involved (if known). You’ll receive an automated email confirming receipt and you’ll be contacted if additional information is needed. For more about our efforts against fraud and cargo theft, see our trustworthy transportation page.
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What are the onboarding requirements for a driver to start hauling Amazon loads?
A carrier needs to invite their drivers to create a profile in the Relay app. Drivers will then need to complete identity verification by submitting a selfie and a photo of their driver’s license. Finally, drivers will need to provide details to initiate a background check - all drivers onboarding to Relay must meet standardized background check requirements before hauling Amazon Relay loads.
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What type of equipment does Relay accept?
Relay currently accept the following equipment types:
Tractors:
Tractors:
- Day cab
- Sleeper cab
- 26' box truck with a functional tuck-under lift-gate
- 16' box truck with a functional tuck-under lift-gate
- 48’ trailer
- 53’ dry van
- 53’ reefer
- 20’, 40’, and 45’ high cube containers (UIIA compliant)
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The Amazon Relay mobile app is for carriers, owner-operators and drivers who want to manage their Relay freight on the go. From the grocery store checkout line to the parking lot of fuel stop, carriers and owner-operators can use the app to ...
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What is Amazon Freight, Amazon Freight Partner, and Relay? - Amazon Freight Services
June 19, 2025 - Who it’s for: Carriers looking to grow with more opportunities to keep their trucks moving. What it does: Relay is your connection to haul for Amazon. You can book short-term contracts to help keep your drivers’ schedules full, set your own price by bidding on contract auctions, and browse the load board for spot work.
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September 15, 2025 - The Amazon Relay mobile app is for carriers, owner-operators and drivers who want to manage their Relay freight on the go. From the grocery store checkout line to the parking lot of fuel stop, carriers and owner-operators can use the app to ...
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Amazon Relay Load Board – A Complete Guide
Carriers and owner operators can also commit to short term contracts for more predictable work. These contracts can last a few days up to multiple weeks. ... Companies can post the availability of open trucks and then Amazon Relay acts as a dispatcher, automatically matching trucks with loads that meet their requirements.
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Amazon Relay Insurance Requirements for Owner Operators and Truckers - Dick Watts Insurance Inc.
April 8, 2024 - A cargo liability policy protects carriers against liability for damage or loss of goods while in transit. Amazon requires the following for cargo liability: ... Check with Amazon for specific requirements for The Amazon Relay and Amazon Prime Trucking program since the program is constantly ...
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How to Haul for Amazon Relay as a New Motor Carrier - CNS Insurance
January 16, 2024 - If you are planning to solely drive Amazon Relay freight, one option can save you thousands of dollars on insurance premiums. Recommendation: Put your insurance policy on your personal vehicle for the first 6 months as you wait to haul for Amazon. Then switch to your commercial vehicle when you are ready. Also, you need to know that new carriers, which have no safety history yet, can see more affordable insurance premiums if you declare to the insurance company on your application that you are going to operate within a 500-mile radius.
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Lawsuits out of Arizona allege Amazon hires unqualified and unvetted carriers | 12news.com
"This enables thousands of small and medium-sized businesses to pick up freight on their schedule. Whether it be one-off loads or more frequent, Relay offers flexible options for third-party carriers. We have rigorous safety criteria for carriers, and suggesting otherwise is inaccurate and would be intentionally misleading," said an Amazon spokesperson.
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October 14, 2024 - Short-term Contracts: Carriers can commit to short-term contracts for more predictable work, helping to secure full work weeks for drivers and grow their fleets. Post A Truck: Companies can indicate the availability of their trucks, allowing Amazon to automatically match them with suitable loads. The platform offers different types of loads, including one-way trips, round-trips, and blocks. Blocks are unique to Amazon Relay, where drivers are assigned to work specific hours rather than specific loads, receiving a flat rate for the block period.
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August 9, 2025 - FMCSA itself does not mandate cargo insurance for general freight carriers like Amazon Relay drivers.
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Amazon Relay Requirements: Truckers Guide | CoverWallet
Amazon Relay is a program where Amazon outsources the hauling of their loads to carriers and drivers alike. Through the Relay app, transportation companies can easily grow their business by booking a series of Amazon hauls.
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r/FreightBrokers on Reddit: CARRIER WIT AMAZON RELAY
August 26, 2024 -
About 4 days ago I got a message from this guying saying he want to buy my business and I was a little skeptical at first but then he want to meet with me, I met with him and he didn’t speak a lot of English and he kept talking to this other guy on the phone, he was talking to him in another language like Arabic or something close, and he wants to go to my bank with me to transfer my business bank account to him what should I do (MY AMAZON RELAY IS BRAND NEW WITH NO RATING)
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February 3, 2022 - There is a discrepancy that’s for sure. Between my phone and computer I see different loads. Amazon does favor some carriers as well but I’m not sure how the metrics work on that as it’s in the back end.
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Amazon Relay offers flexible freight opportunities - FreightWaves
May 6, 2025 - Amazon Relay, in particular, stands out as a gateway for carriers of all shapes and sizes to access Amazon’s growing freight opportunities, allowing them to haul Amazon trailers using their own power units. The Relay marketplace allows carriers to apply via the web portal or mobile app to gain free access to Amazon’s load board and contracts.