Apply to Amazon Relay

Amazon Relay carriers need a valid MC number and a DOT number with interstate authority that has been active for minimum of 180 days. You can still apply even if your DOT authority hasn’t been active for 180 days — we’ll keep you updated on key program news while you wait to join our network.

Amazon Relay carriers need a “Carrier” entity type that is Authorized for Property and for Hire.

Amazon Relay carriers need a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Rating of “Satisfactory,” “None,” or “Not Rated”.

Amazon Relay uses BASIC scores to vet reliable companies to haul our freight. Our standards are 5% lower than federal thresholds, which means our demands for safety are stricter.

• Unsafe Driving below 60%
• HOS Compliance below 60%
• Vehicle Maintenance below 75%
• Controlled Substances / Alcohol below 75%
• Driver Fitness below 75%

Carriers must also meet our violation rate metrics, which use FMCSA inspection data over the past 12 months to track how often a carrier’s fleet or drivers receive violations during inspections.

• Driver violation rate at or below 35%
• Vehicle violation rate at or below 50%

Your company must meet Relay’s minimum insurance requirements:

• Commercial General Liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate
• Auto Liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, including a trailer replacement coverage of $50,000
• Cargo coverage of at least $100,000
• Workers’ compensation insurance in all jurisdictions where your company operates
• Employer liability not less than $100,000 per occurrence