Amazon Freight Brokerage Platform
Amazon has introduced its freight brokerage platform. This online service enables shippers to get instant quotes and match with a freight service. It is currently in beta in five states. Amazon’s service pricing comes at 26-33% lower than the market. Given its resources, Amazon is expected to be a major player.
Freight Broker Information
Freight brokers get paid per load, around 25-35% of the load amount. Yes, freight brokers can work from home. To find loads, brokers use apps like ITS Broker and Getloaded.
Amazon Logistics Operations
Amazon mostly uses owner-operator truck drivers matched through its Amazon Relay app. For deliveries, Amazon uses CEVA and Pilot. It also uses Parcel Pool for Alaska and Hawaii deliveries.
Amazon Freight Partners operate Amazon semi-trucks for 13-hour round-trip shifts between Amazon warehouses and delivery stations. This schedule allows drivers to be home daily. Average weekly pay for Amazon owner-operators is $4,547.
Logistics Services for Sellers
Nippon Express provides logistics services for sellers, like freight forwarding and supply chain management. Sellers can also use non-Amazon freight forwarders, but the process differs. Comparing providers is advisable to get the best service and value.