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Learn about Amazon Freight’s new inbound less-than-truckload (LTL) offering and how shippers can take advantage of the Amazon network.
No shipper wants to be wondering “where is my load?” more than they have to. When we asked shippers what the top tech solution they wanted from their freight provider was, the number one answer was advanced tracking and visibility tools. We have been listening and are now giving shippers even better insights into the status of their Amazon Freight shipments.
The start to 2025 in freight has had its dose of uncertainty, but at Amazon Freight we’re staying steady and continuing to tap our customers into the speed and reliability of the Amazon network. Here’s everything we’ve been up to and what we have planned for the spring.
Dry van trailers have always been called “the most important box in shipping,” but at Amazon they’re more than a crate on wheels. Amazon has sensors and other tech in its trailers to make the network run safer and more efficiently – and that means a more reliable service.
At Amazon Freight, we believe in the power of people to drive innovation and excellence in customer service. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Tamika Durham, a Program Manager for Service Excellence. Her role is crucial in shaping our customer-centric approach.
Shipper tips
One of the first decisions shippers face when booking a load is whether to schedule a less-than-truckload—LTL—shipment or a full-truckload, known as FTL. Both play an important role in the movement of goods, but there are distinct differences between the two.
When you have freight that is too big for small parcels but won’t fill a 53-foot trailer, less-than-truckload shipping can be the best option to move your goods. But what is LTL exactly?
Small business shippers are calling for clear and transparent pricing from their freight providers. It’s no surprise: for these shippers, unexpected freight costs can add up and hamper plans. But what does “transparency” mean to them?
Middle mile freight providers don’t reach the end customer but they still play an important role in delivering experiences that boost confidence in your brand. Therefore, selecting the right freight provider is more than a logistics decision.
Most goods moved via truck in the U.S. travel in dry vans, making them the most popular freight shipping equipment – and for good reason.
New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for promising to hit the gym. Businesses can use the start of a new year to set improvement goals, too. Now is the perfect time to reflect on the past and see where you’d like to improve.
Customer stories
When people want their coffee, they usually want it now. That’s the challenge Intelligent Blends faces each week. That means their freight provider has to be on point, says Adam Bartell, their manager of operations.
Bryan Cuevas, CEO of C Group Logistics, knows the feeling of watching a trailer leave his yard. “You need confidence it’s going to get where it needs to be.”
Before turning to Amazon Freight, Calgary-based Specialty Laminates had a major barrier, and that was freight.
“Where is my trailer?” That’s the question no shipper likes to ask, but Savie Yuan found himself posing it more often than he liked.
Reach Logistics is a unique business. As the in-house third-party logistics provider for Pattern, one of the largest sellers on Amazon, no day is the same.
OL Warehouse is a growing 3PL and turned to Amazon Freight to scale with them and support their evolving shipping needs.