
Does Amazon Relay include a fuel surcharge? No, Amazon does not pay for fuel or reimburse for expenses while driving for the company. While one-day payments are advertised on their site, drivers will need to contact Amazon about the terms available. In practice, this means trucking companies will be paid within 1-2 weeks of hauling a load. How often do Amazon Relay drivers get paid?Īmazon’s payment cycle runs Sunday to Saturday, with loads being completed before the end-of-day Saturday getting paid the following Friday. While short-term contracts guarantee work, the pay will typically be lower than booking individual loads or using the Post a Truck feature. How much does Amazon Relay pay per week?Īmazon Relay short-term contracts pay a flat rate for the week but the rates vary based on location, trip length, and demand.
Employer liability of at least $100,000 per incident (only required for carriers with W-2 employees). Worker's compensation insurance in all relevant jurisdictions (only required for carriers with W-2 employees). Trailer replacement coverage of $50,000 (power-only trucking companies). Commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in aggregate. Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASIC) scores. To find your safety rating, visit the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records website. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety rating of satisfactory, none, or not rated. A carrier entity type that is Authorized for Property and for-hire. Active DOT number with interstate authority and an MC number. Amazon Relay has strict requirements for the motor carriers and drivers on their platform.