
If your Amazon Relay application gets denied, it may be because you recently applied for your MC number and authority. What if my Amazon relay application gets denied? Does Amazon Relay do background checks?Īmazon Relay does not perform background checks on their carriers or drivers. How long does it take to get approved for Amazon Relay? Amazon Relay typically approves applications within 2-4 business days but some drivers report receiving approvals within 24 hours.


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.
