Amazon Relay Workers Comp requirement

Kp21230 · Mar 5, 2021

I don’t really do the load board run unless I want to make a couple hundred in between the days

Trokera65 · Mar 5, 2021

rch10007 said: ↑

I started driving in 1995 after serving my time in the Army. I stepped out of the truck in 2009 to raise my children while their mother was still active duty. I'm nowhere close to a noob. I have dispatched 19 O/O's at one time. I'm currently activating my authority that I established in 2007. I am researching and looking at the entire playing field before I jump back in. Amazon is a completely new beast, as are many other players in the market.

If one of you have specific first hand information, please share. The last thing any of need is for some know-it-all jerk to throw out one sentence into a reply condemning me and my entire operation or assuming I have no idea what I'm doing.

Here's an idea: If you have helpful info, share. If you want to be a ######## know-it-all armchair cowboy, don't share.

My question was simple, does anyone have FIRSTHAND knowledge of running for Amazon and their workers comp requirement. I didn't ask if you think it's a good idea or if I'd lose money.

If you've read this far and want to say something else that's not pertinent to the question, don't.
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rch10007 said: ↑

I started driving in 1995 after serving my time in the Army. I stepped out of the truck in 2009 to raise my children while their mother was still active duty. I'm nowhere close to a noob. I have dispatched 19 O/O's at one time. I'm currently activating my authority that I established in 2007. I am researching and looking at the entire playing field before I jump back in. Amazon is a completely new beast, as are many other players in the market.

If one of you have specific first hand information, please share. The last thing any of need is for some know-it-all jerk to throw out one sentence into a reply condemning me and my entire operation or assuming I have no idea what I'm doing.

Here's an idea: If you have helpful info, share. If you want to be a ######## know-it-all armchair cowboy, don't share.

My question was simple, does anyone have FIRSTHAND knowledge of running for Amazon and their workers comp requirement. I didn't ask if you think it's a good idea or if I'd lose money.

If you've read this far and want to say something else that's not pertinent to the question, don't.
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Thank you for your service! And your clap back!! No one could answer you. Only criticize you. I'm sure none of them have any of the answers that you, or others, seek.

Trokera65 · Mar 5, 2021

rch10007 said: ↑

Just because one driver gets into a wreck on I95 doesn't mean ALL drivers should avoid I95. Same with brokers and shippers. I didn't ask a question in judgement of others. I asked because I thought there might be an actual person on this forum, hauling for Amazon, that could answer the question about worker's comp BEFORE Amazon got back to me...which they still haven't. The $730 it cost me to add $50k trailer coverage would be worth it if I got 1 load from Amazon's load board while I'm stuck out in BFE somewhere. I don't know why everyone acts as if Amazon is so different than everyone else hosting loads.

I used to haul loads when there were still phones at the table to call the receiver for directions into their facility while watching loads scroll across the TV. Paying a few bucks to have access to a large database of freight doesn't seem like a bad business decision to me. I'm not a driver needing to be home every night nor am I looking for direct contracts. I'm a driver needing to have options to reduce empty miles. Access to loads is how you do that. If I want to hunt antelope in NM after delivering elsewhere, I need loads to get me close. I need loads afterwards too. The more access to freight I have, the better I will be able to go where I want. I miss OTR and can't wait to see the country again.

Saying crap like "let him go broke" is a bunch of crap and unnecessary. If that's the "help" you were talking about, no thanks. There have been a few helpful replies, so thanks to those of you that offered that support.
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rch10007 · Mar 6, 2021

fortycalglock said: ↑

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Here ya go. Here’s today’s rates where I’m at. It’s still $1.29 if Amazon provides the trailer! View attachment 362979
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I get it. I would love to see someone post power only loads coming out of Orlando for more from another shipper, broker, or otherwise. I’m not trying to argue but I doubt you’ll ever find better paying freight than that coming out of FL.

rch10007 · Mar 6, 2021

Since I try to be real, here’s what I did this week...and I’m sitting on 2 local runs in Denver for today...

yankeesfanftw · Mar 7, 2021

Which insurance company do you have? I called progressive and their trailer replacement max is 40,000. Amazon requires 50,000. Going to call more places of course but figured I’d ask you.

rch10007 · Mar 7, 2021

yankeesfanftw said: ↑

Which insurance company do you have? I called progressive and their trailer replacement max is 40,000. Amazon requires 50,000. Going to call more places of course but figured I’d ask you.
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The insurance agent needs to request it as trailer interchange...it had to typed in manually.

Oscar the KW · Mar 8, 2021

yankeesfanftw said: ↑

Which insurance company do you have? I called progressive and their trailer replacement max is 40,000. Amazon requires 50,000. Going to call more places of course but figured I’d ask you.
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$50,000 for a run of the mill van trailer? That’s just stupid.

Tama Mai Hawaii Nei · Mar 26, 2021

rch10007 said: ↑

Hey guys,

I'm getting my insurance finalized to restart my authority and asked them to ensure I could pull Amazon if that works out.

Amazon requires workers comp insurance however, it's just me. Is anyone pulling for Amazon that got an exception to this requirement? I've sent them an email asking but I thought I would ask here as well.

Thanks.

From there website:
In order to join Amazon’s freight network, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

An active DOT number with interstate authority and a valid MC number

A “Carrier” entity type that is Authorized for Property and for Hire

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Rating of “Satisfactory,” “None,” or “Not Rated”

All required insurance policies including:

Commercial General Liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate

Auto Liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, including a trailer replacement coverage of $50,000

Cargo coverage of at least $100,000

Workers’ compensation insurance in all jurisdictions where your company operates

Employer liability not less than $100,000 per occurrence

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You don't need it unless you hire a driver. I pull for them some times never needed it to set up

Tama Mai Hawaii Nei · Mar 26, 2021

Ridgeline said: ↑

Is there money in Amazon?
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No money right now. During the peak season I made $80K through the holidays. Now with fuel you'll be lucky to make $1000 a week after expenses

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