Shipper tips

Shippers need a simple solution to manage their needs and the ensuing complexity. That’s where a freight broker comes in.

What do all shippers have in common? A drive to optimize value for their business through cost efficiencies. Learn some savings tips from an Amazon Freight expert.

The question isn’t whether a shipping surge will happen. It’s whether you’ll be ready when it does. The good news: With the right planning, processes, and freight provider, you can scale quickly and confidently. Here’s how.

The right tools make managing freight shipping easy. No waiting for a response to your tracking follow-up email. No long hold times over the phone. With Amazon Freight’s self-service online portal, everything you need to know about your load is at your fingertips.

The freight industry is complex, and seasonality in trucking impacts many corners of transportation, including available capacity and freight rates.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that probably means your orders are picking up. When that happens, the chance for mistakes increases. With that in mind, here are the top tips to help keep your shipments moving smoothly for your customers.

At Amazon Freight, we have a few particular terms when it comes to shipping. Here’s what to know when using Amazon Freight to get your goods to Amazon.

As we approach the end of 2025, it’s clear that this year has been a defining period for the shipping industry. The challenges that emerged have not only tested operational resilience but also accelerated innovation and strategic thinking.

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.

Navigating industry jargon can feel like you’re trying to crack a secret code and leave your head spinning. We’re back to share more terms you’ll hear when shipping goods.