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As a shipper, your time is at a premium, and you need the easiest way to find and book loads. Our site is built for you.
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
Slow seasons can vary depending on the type of products you ship, but, for many, demand drops after the holiday rush. Here are some tips for strategically using slowdowns, whether in your yard, warehouse, or office.
“Don’t ship air.” That’s the first piece of advice Adam Bartell, operations manager at Intelligent Blends, gives to new shippers looking to optimize trailer space. We sat down with him to learn more about his strategy and what other shippers can learn.
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.
As a shipper, you probably feel like the words “reliable” and “freight” go hand-in-hand. If you use freight to move your goods, it has to be reliable. But what does “reliable” even mean?
Finding the right carrier is a prime example of “choice overload” that burdens the buyer with so many options the result can be indecision. Enter freight brokers. They can help help streamline the process so you make the right decision.
We are heading into the peak holiday season. To help you get through it, we’ve compiled some of the top Amazon Freight shipping experts to give their guidance.
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.