Owner Operator Running AMAZON Relay CONTRACT PAY Lets Talk Vol.2

[@antonioalvarez8379]

I ran Amazon from the load boards for all of 2020, 2021, and 2022, as an owner/operator. The first two years were fantastic, very light loads with empty return trailers. If there were no empty trailers available you were bobtailed back to your start point. I averaged $10,000 a week gross, between 6,000 to 6,500 net per week. In June 2022 Amazon cut pay rates by over 50%. I was able to finish out the year and payoff my Peterbilt. I pulled local loads for January 2023, and also 13 hour blocks. But due to pay cuts I ran a deficit and stopped pulling loads PERIOD! For ten months my truck has Been parked in my driveway. It is my belief the trucking industry is purposely trying to create a shortage of reliable owner/operators. The plan is to usher in the driverless trucking era! Be safe Manny

[@mannyactual]

I had a conversation with my wife recently about going to Australia for trucking. Im planning a trip there to see if I can make contact with the ports and owner operators.

[@jaminova_1969]

@@mannyactual That would make an excellent video as well!

[@salvacharlie13]

Same with me I quit trucking this year really bad last year

[@keepitthoro6768]

So like 1500 a week....thats actually not alot 😔 I wanted to start doing it but not really worth it

[@SuperBertd]

Dont give the haters any of your time or energy brother. There are always going to be haters no matter who you are or what you are doing. Thanks for this content! You answered many questions for me and I appreciate you. Keep it up brother. FIDO.

[@eas-eautocom4871]

Thanks for the insight 👍. USMC vet here ran cars on my own 19 to 22 til fuel spiked. Just got another tractor and looking to get it up and pulling. Don't worry about haters consistent revenue with a net income is success. No trucking JOB beats the freedom of running your own. Better loads at a job only benefit the owners without trickle down, a few crumbs at best.

[@mannyactual]

@@eas-eautocom4871 I actually been doing a lot of research on car hauling. I'm trying to see if local is decent here in Texas.

[@BenjaminFreightDispatch]

at 1:15 my guy said that he is all for hand to hand confrontation in the most corporate way possible. 😂

[@DavyTrucking]

I subscribed to your channel because you are doing exactly what I did when I first started. From buying a cheap volvo truck to hauling for Amazon. Only my wife and close friends supported me during that time. Stay strong brother

[@mannyactual]

Thanks for support. Im already in process of looking for a second cash truck to put under Amazon account. Just trying to grow and make it in a bad time of trucking.

[@outerspacevegasbeats]

Hey bro I’m buying my first truck next week … do you recommend a specific truck for my first time and should I start with Amazon relay

[@arminekasimyan1987]

Hay just wanted to say that's great information that your passing on. I have been thinking about getting the Relay contract but I didn't know what to expect and after watching your video I am definitely going to do it. And working with your wife i think that's awesome and hopefully you guys can work something out. And to all the negative comments those are people that are not happy with what they have going so they try to bring others down with them. Misery likes company. With that said thanks alot for taking the time out of your day to educate people like me about Amazon and to know that there are other options

[@JosephRodriguez-dt6yg]

Thanks for sharing the information and just being real. I like the no bs talk.

[@ozzieulloa6088]

Can't even take a sip of coffee at 4am or you'll get a final write up.

[@loco90sbaby2]

Brotha you doing something right if you have haters, you are motivating me and what you are doing is exactly what I wanna do and also have a box truck and put a driver in it and run that bad boy 7 days a week.

[@blakejustice8212]

I’m regional get thru the house usually 2 times through the week start Sunday afternoon or Monday morning and get home Friday evening. Net 4K a week after fuel expenses etc.

[@mannyactual]

What's the avg weight and total miles travelled

[@blakejustice8212]

@@mannyactual weight varies. Sometimes I’ll have only 10k on the trailer sometimes it’s 25k and sometimes it’s 40k. Mikes usually 2,000-2200 miles.

[@donttruckhere]

on amazon?

[@marvingreenwade4046]

Congratulations on all you accomplishments i just brought my first truck been researching my next moves

[@mannyactual]

What kind of truck, are you coming off of being company driver etc. ?

[@roymtz5375]

Thank You For Your Videos…. I am looking to do this from Houston

[@manoeldias-m9t]

Dude don't worry about the haters & trollers that's their vice ur content is dope Thanks

[@goodnews8203]

Lol ahh shit man you had me pump with them numbers I thought you was in a straight truck danng i really don't want to get my CDL just the box truck keep pushing top dog more power to you an fuk them haters

[@justfoundout]

Never heard of “keep your friends close and your enemies even much closer “?

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

💖💖💖 This girl just subscribed and I’m telling you now that you got the best content on KZbin ! Appreciate the knowledge wisdom and understanding in the game !!!!! I’m Grateful and Thankful 💖💖💖 Poptart

[@JosephRodriguez-dt6yg]

We are leased on with a carrier that has been running us doing Amazon loads. The only thing is they are ripping me off. They are not giving us the fuel surcharge.

[@Potatobunny-chicken4555]

Do you have info on how to pick a truck to buy? 15k 20k 25k or more?no really sure how much to invest in it. Thanks in advance. Oh how do you get experience under your belt?

[@mostepictv509]

3400 a week net is alright if you are company owner operator. I gross 8-10k and after fuel I am keeping 5-6k in a week. Keep in mind I am a flatbed owner operator. I have 6 trucks.

[@deislerrodriguez6864]

So you make that for each truck or all of them together, I mean 6 trucks for just 5k ?

[@mostepictv509]

@@deislerrodriguez6864 that’s each truck driving solo. My team trucks average 11k+

[@simpletruckerstuff9478]

So you got 13000-3300=9640 after fuel for the month. Of course you subtract tolls of about 400=9240, then - $1170 an month for insurance = $8,070 for the month of course you have other expenses. How many total hours do you have in the month working, that is behind the wheel, backing the trailer, hooking and unhooking, book work, etc.. Just wondering? I like your vids. Thx.

[@Mtc01p]

Dope videos king, keep em coming. Hey how do you find theses contracts can you show us how

[@b20linken]

sick video brother lots of good information // just got me cdl and im looking to my truck so i could do power only for now

[@0f-the-land]

Very good video Manny. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@badazzcorvette8970]

Keep up the great work 👍

[@captaincrunch1002]

Good job man, forget the haters. There is s saying that goes like this..if you don’t have any haters you havr no value!

[@willp0wer85]

Man I have progressive and they’re high as hell… I have a new authority and I’m waiting to get on with Amazon Relat

[@kasinoblakkblakk8902]

Much respect bra I’m looking to getting in this business.. I rather be at home too ..

[@dylanbradley2026]

Did you say $3400 after fuel? Was that right or did you mean before fuel? Thanks for info

[@berzerker6929]

I just started doing the contracts for my father in law and thinking of getting a day cab and doing it on my own

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

just finding your video and channel dang man was it hard to get into Relay? after starting your Authority

[@C.I.V412]

This video is extremely helpful! Thanks brother 🙏

[@darrenevans1000]

🙏🏾 I’m about to start my Amazon contract. I’m looking for steady income right now.

[@mannyactual]

My advice I book 1-2 months in advance. I notice waiting last minute and being too greedy contracts will disappear leaving you with the load board for that time period. Also Amazon will pull back on contracts if they meet quota. Secure the contract so you're stable and don't wait until the last minute.

[@arashv7407]

How long did it take to get active with relay? I’m going on my 3rd months, still no update (pending)

[@CourtneyHolmes-g2m]

Im about to do relay in a 26ft box truck tonight for the 1st time and i remember seeing your videos and wanted to ask you how often does Amazon pay is it weekly or bi weekly? I cant seem to find the info anyway

[@mannyactual]

Amazon runs on Sun-saturday schedule. Invoices come out Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Deposits expect between Wednesday-friday of next week depending on banks. Keep in mind you just need enough fuel money to last about 1.5 weeks before payouts

[@CourtneyHolmes-g2m]

@@mannyactual respect preciate that information

[@joshgowan9975]

Hey love the videos !! I drive for publix DC in GA… I want to become a owner operator… Amazon pays for your fuel? Once I get a truck , how do I get on pulling for Amazon??

[@donttruckhere]

dont be an owner op

[@jonathanatwoodsr9771]

Bro thank you for this!!

[@rigobertomartinez5284]

Keep up the good work

[@brandonslaughter8202]

Earned a new sub keep truckin

[@halfpint1061]

Food service driver here we make 110k in Houston area would it be profitable to get a day cab and run weekends in the Houston area

[@truckingwitht]

i’m in the h town too they hiring?

[@CeceTvCeceTv]

Thank you for the info. When you got active on your Authority, did you immediately start running with them?

[@mannyactual]

Yes I did . They made changes a few weeks ago. They are now requiring you to have active DOT # for 180 days

[@growingstrong6197]

Thank you for the information 🙏🤝

[@alcnya]

I've watched Owner Operators go out of business dealing with strictly Amazon. You have to have a comparison broker(s) Otherwise you won't know your head from your ass. When another broker offers you double than what Amazon offers. Or you're on the block going from yard to yard making a flat rate verses someone on the spot rate doing the same thing. To each his own. Always think like an Owner Operator and not like a Company driver. Amazon is great because they're good at passing the expense/risk on to the clueless. That's just reality. Use them at your benefit not theirs. Good Look. It's a slow death.

[@Becauseimme]

How’s Southern California loads looking?

[@jaimequiroz5750]

hey manny, thank for the insight on the contracts. My dad is an owner operator in Phoenix and he does 37 hr blocks for $1200. I am getting my CDL soon also and want to do 109hr blocks with him as Team. right now its like at $6000 for one block since 109 hrs covers the whole week, so essentially 6000 for the whole week (plus assecorials of course). Whats your opinion on that? are they good numbers? In my opinion, It seems like pretty good numbers, but I wanted a second opinion.

[@mannyactual]

It could work out over 3k each driver per week after fuel that's not bad for today's market. For starting out that's awesome way to learn to Amazon system and youll get enough parking maneuver practice with all the drop and hooks. I would run the team contract with my dad if I could and save up to buy a really good cash truck to get situated. Eventually the rates will explode and better to be ready then not.

[@jimmyconway6080]

People like to trash Amazon but Amazon is consistent and you can make good money if you understand how to use it

[@mannyactual]

A lot of drivers missed out. Amazon prime week driver made crazy amounts. I exceeded the amount I shared. Made double in one week less road time I just haven't shared. I was pretty much getting paid to move empty trailers.

[@jimmyconway6080]

@@mannyactual yep it’s still good loads now and Prime orders still need to get out. Can easily make $10k during prime week. I’ve had 50k months on Amazon with two trucks

[@Reezys-f2q]

Good stuff man. I run Amazon through a small local company of ten trucks. I get 70 cpm as my first trucking job so like 1800/wk. I really want to get my own truck and try doing my own thing with Amazon. You think it’s worth it if I have to be making truck payments?

[@mannyactual]

Stay away from payments. Also keep in mind Amazon now requires 6 months active authority to sign with them. Plenty of good cash trucks on market.

[@Reezys-f2q]

@@mannyactual awesome. One more question. Can I get away with single axel truck with Amazon? And can I have an active authority while I’m working with my current company?

[@mannyactual]

@@Reezys-f2q single axle is fine for Amazon. Active authority as long as insurance is getting paid monthly to stay active you should be good

[@arturourbina2776]

Question, I’m looking to get on woth amazon as well. Are you running solo O/O or do you have multiple trucks under your numbers?

[@mannyactual]

Solo. I have 2 trucks. The second I'm prepping to put a driver in it

[@felixbetancourt80]

Manny, thanks for all this content. Do you have another form of contact? I’m a mil guy myself and thinking about taking the same approach you are but I still Have a few more questions.

[@mannyactual]

[e-mail]

[@kingarthurtv887]

Thanks for video and info. It’s very informative

[@paul9912]

I guess anyone who disagrees with you or offers constructive criticism is a hater lol cuz you're always right about everything lol

[@mannyactual]

Coming from the guy who has a teddy bear as a profile picture. You look more and sound like a pedophile.

[@trav5043]

Hi, Manny! I'm a owner operator with my own authority. I've been curious about doing loads for Amazon but never have because the rates are bad. I've heard that I can't see the better paying rates because I don't have a driver rating. Is it true that you get better rates with a high driver rating, i live in the DFW area? Good videos, I also liked and subscribed. Thanks

[@mannyactual]

I believe once you get 80 percent and above you gain early access to more loads. DFW is hot area for contracts. I would suck it up and do the loads that are there to get the contracts at DFW

[@trav5043]

Thanks for the info!

[@BentleyB17]

Can you show us the load board for the DMV Area (DC,MD,VA,PA,NC PLEASE 13 hour blocks power only

[@qb3666]

Question how often do they pay u, do they pay u the next day so u can fuel up or ? Please lemino

[@mannyactual]

Amazon run on a Sunday thru Saturday schedule. What ever you complete during that time invoice is created by Tuesday or Wednesday to be paid by Friday latest

[@outerspacevegasbeats]

Can I ask do they pay hotel and fuel for you ?if u have to reset while on the road

[@alwaysboogie3485]

Does Amazon relay only work in certain cities? What about Corpus Christi Tx or the valley

[@mannyactual]

There's deliveries to those locations but rarely anything coming out

[@Matt_curtis]

I do 3000 week as a company driver.😂🎉

[@Ghofy]

Thank u for this!! I work local 22hr and i want yo own just dont know how to get authority and how much it would be to start

[@ajdistributor4449]

I’m buying my first semi truck and thinking to start Amazon relay to start. Can you help me out to show me the market in CT state please Thank you for your Video

[@mannyactual]

Amazon changed requirements a few weeks ago . They won't let you sign up until you have 180 days with your own authority.

[@SuperJona1010]

Must be sweet, new authority struggling to make decent moeny cant even sign up with amazon until 180 days of being active.

[@mannyactual]

Amazon went through alot of changes. One of them is they purchased there own trucks. They rather pay drivers $700 a week to move empty trailers then put them up on the loadboard. I just got a hang of there system since the facility are everywhere. I still 100 percent haul Amazon and still in business.

[@autocult4442]

Can you pull loads for Amazon with brand new authority? Basically can you start with a new truck under your new authority right away?

[@mannyactual]

They require 6 months active authority

[@yeshua5978]

​@mannyactual said bro are the loads dock to dock or you need liftgate for the loads on the trucks

[@westlisbon6307]

The keyboard warriors are living in mommys basement

[@robertochoa1385]

Do you have a box truck or 18th wheeler?

[@haydaresaleh5097]

2:05 😂😂 facts

[@RichLyfe11]

Peace n love how many miles a week do u drive with Amazon I have an account thinking about getting a semi truck could anyone assist me!!!

[@felejo4490]

Please how can I work under your authority? I’m staying in Fort Worth Texas

[@f4tc0w]

Why did the fuel surcharge go down as your miles increased?

[@mannyactual]

Computer generated algorithm that determines based on current fuel rates and avg rate per mile

[@RelayFinesser]

Brother you could make more with post a truck, with better rate per mile

[@mannyactual]

I used it a few times just to help my rating. Haven't used it since January.

[@RelayFinesser]

@@mannyactualand congrats getting out the military, i did the same, left the military in 2021 and jumped straight into a truck

[@benjaminkeith5125]

Hey do you need mc to start up Amazon contracts or can you use DOT number?

[@KevinG1994]

I think you need both and be an active carrier for 180 days.

[@waviplimo]

Can I work for Amazon with my truck 53 dry van trailer? Or they paying better just for bobtail? Thank you.

[@mannyactual]

They do have separate contracts if you own a trailer with a certain route. I believe you have to place a bid on it. If you like the otr the 37 hr contract may work for you for power only. I think contracts are about 3700-4k net per week after fuel is what I have seen in SA.

[@taureanawkward777]

I just stumbled across your channel. I currently work for a dsp for amazon could i use them by getting my own truck and running for the dsp doing relay

[@mannyactual]

I'm unsure. I know if you run under someone's authority who has access to Amazon Relay then that is an option

[@taureanawkward777]

Thanks you doin your thing for having less than a years experience..have had my cdls since 2016 I want to get my own truck but of course don't want payments. Keep doing ya thing!!

[@mannyactual]

@@taureanawkward777 please check me out on Instagram familiacolon. Im working on updates and updating this channel soon

[@hamzaatallah3359]

I’ve do 400-600 miles sometimes and loads it varies skirted trailer and drop and hook 🪝

[@alizhonimamnazarov1179]

how do you calculate the approximate fuel surcharge and accessorial amount?

[@mannyactual]

That information is provided before and after booking a load with Amazon

[@alizhonimamnazarov1179]

the fuel surcharge and accessorials are added based on the miles driven within a block. I'd like to know If you have figured out how much approximately it comes down to the block rate ratio? @@mannyactual

[@ThePrankingHQ]

Who do you have insurance with?

[@angellsantiago624]

How doing as right now!? I think going back to do 37hrs blocks

[@mannyactual]

I seen the contract around 3800-4000 net a week after fuel. It sounds really good. Varies by location

[@jangarlia1613]

thanks bro

[@richrappa7906]

How do you get the rating? Video 😁

[@jamespatterson794]

So how to start when they needing your authority active 6months before coming to them?

[@mannyactual]

If you want to start think about options other than dry van you can potentially do in your area like end dump or hopper bottem

[@donttruckhere]

Youre home everynight on these?

[@yunako-1857]

What truck insurance are you planning to get?

[@mannyactual]

Still in process of searching

[@chantalfairclough-kr7vf]

Do I need a specific rating to get a contract ?

[@felejo4490]

Please how can I work under your authority

[@timrides]

Manny do you own your truck or rent or lease?

[@mannyactual]

Own

[@terraGaliciaXXIV]

If I own a truck could I have anybody drive it for me while handling Amazon loads?

[@hamzaatallah3359]

Hey manny I’m a company worker and I want to sign up and get my own truck and become owner operator

[@hamzaatallah3359]

And I’m under a year too

[@jrcassey2931]

How do I apply? I also am on owner operator with my own authority. I appreciate the info by the way.

[@mannyactual]

Download Amazon Relay app apply with you dot #s. As long as you have active dot more that 6 months you should be fine. The app is the driver portion. The website you can see more private information.

[@jrcassey2931]

@@mannyactual Thank you Manny! I’m from Miami Florida

[@mannyactual]

​@@jrcassey2931 I hear from multiple people Florida is not good for rates. But Amazon Relay may be an option if your cost of living is low and whether or not if you have truck payment. If you see the load board and the rates are bad don't be discouraged the goal is the RATING to guarantee the contracts later on.

[@jimbosworld6940]

I'm here in Nashville ha e been thinking about getting into Amazon Relay. Would it be worth it here in Nashville?

[@mannyactual]

@@jimbosworld6940 Nashville is paying really well on the 37 hr contract. Right now it's up to $1410 per block. Not so much on the 13hr contract not a lot available. Id recommend to work on rating to do the 37hr contacts. Be prepared to do drop and hooks in neighboring states.

[@scottanatola8507]

Very informative I’ve been considering switching over to Amazon relay. Have you looked at the Chicago market at all? I think I heard you say before that you can finish your 13 hour blocks quicker than 13? On average how many hours a day are you actually working start to finish? Thanks for sharing

[@mannyactual]

12-14 not including the pre trip and driving back home. Sometimes you can finish early if the trailers are ready to hook up.

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Kool

[@Babydoll-z4b]

Hello, is it possible to get in contact with a Amazon Relay representative for a payment issue ?

[@mannyactual]

All payment dispute have to be submitted on back office of Amazon Relay.

[@Babydoll-z4b]

@@mannyactual Thank You, I’m trying to get in contact with a live agent because my routing number is correct but my account number is off by 1 number and it won’t allow me to change that and their is no Amazon Relay number anymore.

[@mannyactual]

@@Babydoll-z4b that one case that they will get back to you when they feel like it. Open multiple disputes on the app to get there attn.

[@Babydoll-z4b]

@@mannyactual Ok Thanks it’s been 4 months now.

[@Babydoll-z4b]

@@mannyactual I’ve contact the corporate office. I’ve contacted HR but that’s only for regular Amazon drivers for payment, so thanks I’ll just keep messaging them. It’s just very frustrating.

[@nelson759]

How much is truck insurance?

[@17thgypjd95]

The paper had 1200

[@bossrydakellz]

So do you need a 100 rating to do contract loads?

[@mannyactual]

90 and above

[@bossrydakellz]

@@mannyactual thank you

[@mohamedyoussef6964]

Can you get a contract with 1 tractor

[@mannyactual]

Yes

[@demondriver5151]

😂😂😂 tough guy cheap freight hauler 😂 Calm down killa 🙌🏻 Mr. Direct Contact Guy 🥴

[@mannyactual]

Please share what your doing with no dead head miles and home everyday to make it.

[@guyranting]

Do you offer consulting services? Id love to pay for a couple hours over the phone.

[@Womack499]

U looking for sex talk or what

[@Treydatway]

Hey Manny, I got a few questions regarding amazon relay could you guide in the right directions? What is your email sir?

[@felejo4490]

Please how can I work under your authority? I’m staying in Fort Worth Texas