Amazon used to deliver its goods through UPS but now with the emergence of this program, they have built a large network of delivery trucks over the whole country.Įven before the launch of freight partners, Amazon-owned approximately 100 delivery partners, the number has increased to almost 300 due to the launch of new freight partners.Īmazon is not only hiring drivers but also going to give the proper professional training classes to drivers, in order to ensure safe and timely delivery. Mainly the drivers will only be able to transport Amazon goods and have a set salary.ĭrivers also have to show proof of liquid assets of 30,000 or else they can apply for a loan. Alabama, Arizona, and California are the main ones.Ī set of rules is also established for the trucking companies that will be joining the Amazon freight partner program. Recently, Amazon fleet trucks are operating in 12 different states. After running this experimental phase, Amazon launched its fleet in many states. When the plan was in its rudimentary state, an experimental group of truck drivers was hired who would not be able to choose their rates. This is how all those small trucking businesses will be answerable to one larger trucking industry – Amazon Freight Partner. This will be beneficial for the company because they are going to invest in small trucking agencies.
Amazon has been planning on increasing the number of its freight trucks by two times.
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