Amazon Relay offers flexible freight opportunities

The supply chain has evolved quickly over the past couple decades, and Amazon has evolved alongside it. The company has evolved from a simple bookseller to a leading e-commerce retailer operating its own logistics network. 

Shanti Yetish, senior program manager for supplier diversity at Amazon, recently spoke to FreightWaves about Amazon’s middle mile operations. The company houses three distinct middle mile brands – Amazon Freight, Amazon Freight Partner and Amazon Relay. 

Amazon Relay, in particular, stands out as a gateway for carriers of all shapes and sizes to access Amazon’s growing freight opportunities, allowing them to haul Amazon trailers using their own power units. The Relay marketplace allows carriers to apply via the web portal or mobile app to gain free access to Amazon’s load board and contracts. Once approved, carriers have the flexibility to book the loads they want on their own time. 

Flexibility at the core of Amazon Relay

Relay’s greatest strength lies in its flexibility. The portal provides carriers access to spot freight and short-term contracts across Amazon’s network, as well as the chance to bid on longer duration contracts with unprecedented transparency. Additionally, Relay’s innovative “Post A Truck” feature allows carriers to automatically book loads that minimize empty miles, optimizing both time and revenue for drivers.

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