Trucking Contract With Amazon In Massachusetts
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How To Get Freight Contracts And Loads For Owner Operators in 6 Steps 6 Ways for You to Get Loads and Freight Contracts as an Owner Operator. Load Boards. Freight Brokers. Work Directly With Shippers. Use a Dispatcher. Lease With a Company as an Owner Operator. Register as a Government Contractor.
Amazon's trucking contracts offer dedicated carriers work that runs for a single week up to six months. So if there's a one-way lane or roundtrip route your company loves, you may be able to book it regularly as a contract. Or you can use contracts to fill drivers' schedules during a slow season to keep revenue stable.
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.
Ensure you meet all the qualifications, such as having a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a well-maintained truck that meets Amazon's standards, and adequate insurance coverage. Your truck must also be equipped with a GPS system, as Amazon Relay requires drivers to use the app for navigation and load tracking.
Step 1: Write a business plan. Step 2: Legally establish your company. Step 3: Obtain necessary business licenses and permits. Step 4: Buy or lease the right equipment. Step 5: Select the proper insurance coverage. Step 6: Understand and track your income and expenses. Step 7: Find loads and grow your business.
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.
Amazon will provide trucks to you without down payment and cover all planned and most unplanned maintenance. We will also cover all tolls and fuel costs.
For owners that own small or large fleets, Amazon requires: DOT identification in active status, that is active DOT number. Valid MC number (Interstate Authority). HOS compliance to adhere to commercial driving hours. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety rating is required.
Amazon requires the following insurance coverages for Relay trucking companies: Commercial general liability insurance: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate. Auto liability insurance: $1 million per occurrence (including trailer replacement coverage of $50,000) Cargo coverage: $100,000.