We’ve got a big need for big trucks. Amazon offers a wide selection of loads for dry vans, reefers, box trucks, and more. With the right size and type of equipment, Relay carriers can haul the Amazon smile behind it.
Keep reading to learn if your trucking equipment is a match for Amazon Relay.
What freight truck types do I need for Relay?
The majority of Amazon Relay loads are power-only – you bring your tractor, we’ll provide the trailer. This kind of haul is perfect for those who want to spend less time loading and less money on overhead.
Tractor:
- Day cab: If you’re a fan of frequent or fuel-efficient trips, we have plenty of short-distance loads for heavy-duty day cabs.
- Sleeper cab: Love a long haul? We have work that can take you all over the country.
- 26' and 16’ box truck: Our freight calls for dock height box trucks (aka straight truck). For quick loading and unloading, we also require box trucks to have a functional tuck under the lift gate. Cargo vans cannot be used for loads on Amazon Relay.
- 20’ container, 40’, 45’ high cube container: Carriers with Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement (UIIA) certifications can haul Amazon containers during drayage loads from rail and sea ports.
What freight trailers do I need for Relay?
Amazon also has trailer-required loads on Relay’s load board, so there’s a variety of ways to empty your company’s yard and get equipment on the road.
Trailers:
- 48’ trailer: If you got into the industry to travel cross-country, Amazon has just the routes for your big rig.
- 53’ dry van: Dry van tends to be the easiest type of trucking because drivers often don’t have to unload. With Relay, it’s easy to book, too.
- 53' reefer: If you like hauling cool stuff, we have just the work for you. Some of Relay’s loads require refrigerated units to transport temperature-sensitive freight, like groceries. To maintain the integrity of this cargo, your reefers must meet all regulations under the FDA’s Sanitary Transportation Rule.
How many trucks do I need to work for Amazon?
There are no fleet size requirements to haul for Relay as long as you have the right types of trucks for our freight – come one, come 100. Book long-haul trips to get every semi on overnights, or sleep in and run local jobs with your single box truck. You can always find a way to grow your trucking business through Relay.
What equipment discounts does Relay offer?
Relay carriers can access exclusive discounts on maintenance to keep trucks in tip-top shape, as well as cut costs on fuel to take your trucks farther, for longer. You take care of our cargo, our discounts help take care of the equipment that hauls it. When you need to rent box trucks and tractors for a load, we have savings for that, too.
How do I book Amazon loads for my types of freight trucks?
First, you have to become an approved Relay carrier. Once you’re in, you can surf the free load board, auctions, or contracts to find the right hauls for your equipment. Filter the loads to fit your exact size and type of trucks and trailers, and save your equipment criteria to find loads faster, later.
Here are the booking options we offer for freight trucks:
- Spot work: Find one-way or out-and-back loads that haul same-day or soon after.
- Post A Truck: Match the right truck with the right load. Our PAT feature gives you the flexibility to list your equipment for specific load and route preferences. When a load matches your requirements, Relay automatically books the work for you.
- Contracts: Secure full weeks of work for your equipment and drivers. Instantly book upfront contract rates or bid your own thresholds in auctions.
Get your equipment rolling
Day cabs or sleepers, dry vans or reefers – Relay has got loads for many different types of trucks and trailers to help fill your drivers’ schedules. If you have the right freight trucks for Amazon Relay, sign up online now. You can also download the Relay app on iOS or Android to get started and track your application’s progress on the go.
Disclaimer: Amazon does not tender loads through any third-party load boards. Any Amazon loads posted on third-party load boards will only be tendered directly to approved and onboarded carriers via the Relay web portal or Relay mobile app. If you are interested in hauling loads for Amazon, sign up and book directly on relay.amazon.com. For more about our efforts against fraud and cargo theft, see our trusthworthy transportation page.
