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Amazon Relay Insurance Requirements
Updated 3/26/2024
Motor Carriers that wish to sign up for Amazon Relay will need to meet the following requirements:
- Auto Liability – $1M per occurrence and $50k in trailer interchange coverage for tractors
- Cargo – $100k in total coverage
- General Liability – $1M per occurrence and $2M in aggregate
Companies that have W-2 employees must also carry:
- Workers' Compensation – Must meet state guidelines based on company operations
- Employer Liability – $100k per occurrence
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Regulatory Requirements
Trucking companies driving for Amazon Relay must also meet the following regulatory requirements:
- An active DOT number with interstate authority
- A valid MC number with an entity type of "carrier" that is authorized for property
- A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety rating of "satisfactory," "none," or "not rated"
- Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASIC) scores of
- Unsafe Driving – below 60%
- HOS Compliance – below 60%
- Vehicle Maintenance – below 75%
Amazon Relay Vehicle Requirements
Not all vehicles are suited for Amazon Relay as loads are only posted for the following types of vehicles:
- Tractors – Day cabs or sleeper cabs
- Trailers – 28 foot trailers (aka pup trailers), 53 foot dry vans, and reefer
- Box Trucks – 26 foot box trucks that:
- Are dock height
- Have a tuck-under lift gate
- Have interior cargo dimensions of at least 26'x8'x8'
How much does insurance for Amazon Relay cost?
While most motor carriers will require additional insurance coverage beyond what Amazon Relay requires, here is roughly what most motor carriers operating a tractor can expect to pay per vehicle:
- Primary Liability – $1,200 per month
- Trailer Interchange Coverage – $100 per month
- Cargo – $300 per month
However, total insurance costs can vary widely based on a variety of factors such as:
- Other coverage on your policy (physical damage insurance, workers' compensation, OCC/ACC, etc)
- Policy limit
- Deductible
- Driving record
- Claims history
- Location
About the author
Kyle Fretwell has worked as a researcher and data-journalist for over a decade. His work has appeared in publications such as Bloomberg, Fox Business, MSN, USA Today, CNBC, and the Houston Chronicle.
He now manages TruckInfo.net's content team and is a regular fixture at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.
He now manages TruckInfo.net's content team and is a regular fixture at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.
