Nope, not a myth. You do need a minimum of 3 trucks. Now maybe there was an exception made for someone. I don't know, but you do need 3 trucks.
As far as hauling freight for Amazon, it has it's ups and downs. The best part is a lot of their DC's are strategically placed right off the highway...but not all. IND8 for example is a few miles from the interstate and when you put the address from the load sheet into your truck GPS, it will take you to a dead end street on the other side of the building with a sign greeting you that says NO TRUCKS. It turns out IND4 and IND8 in Indianapolis are in the same building but ataa different address off the main road. Other than this location, they have all been fairly easy to get to.
Pay varies. I know a lot of company drivers who make $1200-$1400. Some more, some less. Subcontractors for Amazon can make really good money, too. Yes, they do cancel loads often...but when they do you are paid for it! Also, they hardly ever fill their trailers. No time for it. I've ran loads that were 2,000 lbs sometimes. Most were around 6,000 lbs.
Yes, the in/out especially in peak season can be frustrating. Not all guards are trained the same. But I can tell you things have improved. Easier check in, the Amazon Relay app has been updated, and overall things are better than they used to be just 6 months ago.
My suggestion....try it out. Don't pay attention to the haters. They may have ran for them 3 yrs ago or something. J.B Hunt does Amazon and this megacarrier would not be contracted with Amazon if it didn't pay well. If you're not an owner operator, I'd personally find a smaller contractor with more freedom for you to choose your loads. Go to the closest Amazon near you and look at who is hauling for them. Good luck!
Owner operators delivering for amazon prime?
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"Looking for a good time?...I'm cheap and have lots of loads!...Call Jeff at 800-Amazon Sucks." -
Soooooo you kind of,sort of, might have,forgot to tell how much they're paying.
No one is complaining about Amazon not rolling out the red carpet for o/o. They're complaining about the rates. Just because an owner is paying their driver 1200-1400 doesn't mean he's making money.
So what's the skinny? Stop being a tease
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Just to transparant::most of these companies are 1099 outfits running old iron and i know for a fact a lot of them are even skipping the wc insurance.rahtek Thanks this. -
So that’s 800 miles total for $1800 plus FSC?????
With extra stop each way?!?!????
In some of the worst traffic in the country?
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Will say truck burned $1000 on fuel:net income on those 1600 miles is $1800 with very little maintenance: thats good money for any fleet owner,to an independant trucker not so much. -
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First you have to buy , insure it, pay to park it then you have to maintain it.bijan1 Thanks this. -
I understand that you have to have 3 trucks and your own authority to run for amazon. Is this correct?
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