How Amazon Relay Works for Owner-Operators

Amazon Relay is Amazon’s load board for carriers — and its power-only program is one of the most consistent freight sources an owner-operator can tap into. Here’s how it works, in plain terms.

The concept is simple

You bring the power (your tractor). Amazon provides the trailer — pre-loaded, sealed, and ready at the facility. You hook up, haul it to the destination Amazon facility, drop it, and grab your next load. No waiting on live unloads, no lumpers, no trailer maintenance on your dime.

What it pays

Relay power-only rates vary by lane and season, but drivers running consistent Relay contracts commonly report weekly grosses in the $5,500–$7,500 range. The real value is consistency: Relay freight runs year-round, which smooths out the feast-or-famine cycles of the spot market.

Don’t confuse it with Amazon Freight Partner

Amazon’s Freight Partner program is a different thing — Amazon supplies Amazon-branded tractors to new carriers. Relay power-only is for owner-operators who already own their tractor and want to haul Amazon trailers under a carrier’s authority.

How Data GB fits in

At Data GB Trucking, our Relay program gives you:

• Consistent Amazon Relay freight — steady power-only loads
• Weekly settlements with fast pay
• Dedicated dispatch support, 24/7
• Run under our MC authority (MC# 1649015) with a proper written lease
• No forced dispatch — you choose your loads

Our terms are simple: a flat 10% commission on lease settlements, and insurance is paid by the driver. No hidden fees.

Requirements

• CDL-A license
• Your own tractor
• 2+ years of CDL driving experience
• Clean driving record

Ready to roll? Apply to drive with Data GB — attach your CDL and documents, and our recruiting team will be in touch, usually within one business day.