Shipper tips

Dry van features make them the most important box in shipping for a good reason—shippers can put almost anything inside. But what are the capabilities and limitations of what they can haul?
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.
In freight, the unexpected is the only constant. Capacity tightens, demand spikes, and delays cascade without warning. Flexibility across your warehouse operations and freight strategy is how you stay ahead.
Learn from an Amazon Freight expert on how to improve your warehouse operations and set yourself up for safe and smooth shipping.
Myths around freight speed, tracking capabilities, and shipment management can quietly limit efficiency and slow business momentum. The good news? Rethinking how we help you make freight work can open the door to new opportunities to scale with confidence.
As businesses grow and change, so do their shipping needs. What started as a few parcels a day can quickly turn into pallets and the need for a more deliberate strategy. We break down the three modes and explore how to determine which will work best.
Streamlining shipping operations and removing unnecessary miles drive big supply chain improvements. The trick is knowing where to start.
Understanding freight logistics can be tricky for those new to it. But at Amazon Freight, we’re here to make things a little easier for our small business shippers.
The ghosts may be out this week for Halloween, but the last thing you want is a surprise in your trailer. Here are some of the things we’ve seen shippers do and guidance on how to remedy them.
Every industry has its own lingo but few have the level of shorthand and way of speaking as the freight industry. Familiarizing yourself with these terms ensures you get what you need.