How to Join Amazon Relay and Start Your Own Freight Business

Starting your own freight business with Amazon Relay can be a lucrative and flexible opportunity, especially for those with a background in trucking or logistics. Relay is a platform that connects independent carriers with freight loads from Amazon.

Allowing you to tap into Amazon's vast logistics network. Whether you are an experienced truck driver or looking to scale your fleet, offers a structured way to start and run a freight business.

This guide will walk you through how to join and get your own freight business up and running.

Understand the Requirements

Before starting with Amazon Relay you must verify that you fulfill the essential eligibility qualifications and equipment standards. These include:

Eligibility Requirements:

Age and License

Participation in Amazon requires drivers to reach at least 21 years of age.

Your participation in Amazon Relay demands either a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or its equivalent to match your planned vehicle type. All Amazon operations require vehicles with Class 8 or larger classifications so check that your CDL matches these requirements.

Background Check

The company performs background checks that verify that applicants maintain an unblemished driving history without serious criminal convictions. Your driving record accident history and any traffic violations will undergo a comprehensive examination during the evaluation process.

Insurance Requirements

The vehicle requires commercial vehicle insurance that includes required liability and cargo coverage. The insurance requirements set by Amazon must be satisfied by drivers to obtain eligible transportation assignments.

Equipment Requirements

The equipment requirements for solo drivers include using their tractor-trailer (dry van or flatbed). Fleet owners need to ensure their vehicles fulfill the requirements set by Amazon. All trucks intended for Amazon service should pass inspection and meet their established standards of condition and compliance.

Additional Requirements for Fleet Owners

To operate your own freight business through multiple trucks or drivers you need to fulfill several requirements.

Your truck fleet must fulfill all set specifications.

The drivers working for your fleet possess all required qualifications together with their valid Commercial Driver's License.

Your insurance policy protects one or more vehicles under a single coverage.

Register for Amazon Relay

After confirming eligibility and equipment readiness you should proceed with Relay sign-up. Here’s how to get started:

Visit the Relay Website:

Open an account through the website by following its registration process. The registration process requires you to give several pieces of information.

• Personal and business information (for fleet owners).

Individual drivers must provide their driving license information together with their details when they create their account.

• Truck and insurance details.

Upload Necessary Documents

Registration for Amazon Relay demands several document uploads from users.

The required insurance coverage must be verified through uploaded documents.

You must submit vehicle registration documents together with maintenance records for all trucks intended for use on Relay.

Each driver must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) in case you run a fleet operation.

The application requires your permission to let Amazon examine your driving record history.

Key features of the Amazon Relay app

Browse available loads: View available freight that needs to be transported. You can filter by location, load type, and available equipment.

Book loads: Once you find a load that fits your truck and schedule, you can book it directly from the app.

Track deliveries: Use the app for real-time tracking of your deliveries, including pickup and drop-off times and routes.

Document submission: Upload required documentation for each delivery, such as proof of delivery.

Payment tracking: The app also tracks your payments, providing insight into your earnings for each load.

Start Booking Loads

Your account setup allows you to start viewing available freight loads through the app. Here’s how to get started:

1. Browse Loads

A logged-in user will find a list of active loads seeking carriers on the app interface. The application provides a filtering function for loads that enables you to select from:

The first step is to select freight loads that exist near your current position or within regions that match your work areas.

Your truck and equipment determine the selection of dry van flatbed or alternative types of freight.

Make sure your vehicle fits the weight capacities and trailer dimensions of selected loads since weight and size requirements are essential for certain freight assignments.

2. Accept a Load

You can directly accept the suitable load through the app interface. Every accepted load contains precise information about the pickup site and drop-off site together with delivery timing.

3. Pickup and Delivery

You must travel to the Amazon fulfillment center or warehouse following acceptance of a load. The application will guide you with exact directions to the destination along with step-by-step instructions for freight loading operations. You must unload the freight before following delivery instructions that appear through the app.

Conclusion

Opening a freight business through Amazon Relay presents an attractive business opportunity when you fulfill all steps and requirements together with dedicated work that emphasizes safety and compliance.

 Relay membership provides you with access to extensive freight opportunities adaptable scheduling and easy payment methods. You can create a profitable freight business when you have suitable equipment and team members and maintain high work standards.