From Load Board Hunting to Smart Automation

Tired of constantly refreshing the Amazon Relay load board just to keep your fleet moving? It’s exhausting and inefficient.

What if you could put your self-dispatching on autopilot?

Amazon Relay has two powerful features that act like a secret weapon for fleet owners: Auctions and Post A Truck (PAT). Think of them as your automated dispatch assistants, working 24/7 to find and book work. 

Let's break down how these smart shortcuts can help you win better freight.

Win Amazon Relay Contract Bids for a Stable Foundation

Imagine guaranteeing work for some of your trucks for the next three to six months. No more daily load hunting. 

That’s what Amazon Relay Auctions do. Think of it as claiming a lane for your fleet. You can bid on consistent, one-way contract work, which is perfect for securing profitable return trips and keeping your trucks on predictable routes. 

This builds a stable income that covers your big bills, like truck payments, before the month even starts.  

For a fleet of 10+ trucks, bidding one-by-one is a nightmare. Relay has smart tools for this:

• Group Bidding (Bulk Bidding): Instead of clicking on each contract, download a spreadsheet, enter all your bids at once, and upload it. What took hours now takes minutes.  

• "Set-it-and-Forget-it" Bidding (Automated Bidding): Tell the system the lowest rate you’ll take. It will automatically bid for you up to that price. It’s like having an assistant handle the negotiating.  

To win, remember: don't over-promise on loads you can't handle, only bid the base rate (fuel is extra), and keep your performance score high, it’s the tie-breaker!

Use the Post-A-Truck Strategy

If winning contracts is about building a stable base, then the Post A Truck (PAT) feature is your secret to winning the daily spot market game without the hassle.

Think of PAT as a "reverse load board." Instead of you hunting for loads, you tell Amazon when and where your trucks are available, and Relay’s system automatically finds and books loads for you. It’s like having an automated assistant for your dispatch team who never sleeps.  

The biggest perk for your fleet is getting early access to new loads before they are ever posted on the public load board. This means less competition and better options for your trucks, saving your team hours of searching.  

For a multi-truck operation, this is a game-changer. You can build out an entire week of work for your drivers with just a few clicks:

• Linked Orders: This lets you plan a multi-leg journey for a single truck. The system links the trips together and even prevents overbooking by automatically canceling unneeded loads if a driver's schedule fills up.  

• Block Orders: This is perfect for drivers who want to be home regularly. You can post a truck for a round trip, and you get paid for that entire block of time, even if Amazon doesn't use the full duration

  
  

Putting It All Together: A Winning Fleet Strategy

So, how do you combine these tools? It’s simple. Use Amazon Relay Contract Bids to cover your fixed costs and build a stable income. 

Then, use the Post A Truck strategy to automatically grab the best-paying spot loads for the rest of your fleet.

The fleets that win on Relay work smarter, not harder. But mastering these strategies across a large fleet is a full-time job.

If you want to maximize your profits without the headache, you need the best Amazon Relay dispatch team on your side.

We create and execute winning strategies that keep your trucks rolling and your revenue climbing. Stop leaving money on the table and let the experts handle it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the real difference between using the regular load board and these advanced features?

The regular load board requires you to manually search for loads one by one, which is time-consuming for a large fleet. Auctions and Post A Truck (PAT) are automated tools; Auctions secure long-term contracts, while PAT automatically matches your available trucks with spot loads.  

2. Do I need a special performance score to use Auctions or Post A Truck?

You generally need a performance score of C+ or higher to participate in auctions. While PAT doesn't have a specific requirement, a high score gives you early access to the best freight opportunities across the entire platform.  

3. How does "Automated Bidding" in auctions actually work? Can I trust it?

It's a "set-it-and-forget-it" tool where you enter the lowest rate you’ll accept for a contract. Relay's system then automatically places counter-bids for you up to that limit, saving you from constantly monitoring the auction.  

4. What's the biggest advantage of using "Post A Truck" for a fleet my size?

The biggest advantages are getting early access to loads before they hit the public board and saving your dispatch team hours of manual searching. This allows your team to manage more trucks efficiently.  

5. Can I really build a full week's schedule for a truck using Post A Truck?

You can use "Linked Orders" to plan a multi-leg journey, and the system prevents overbooking by canceling unfulfilled trips if a driver's schedule fills up. You can also use "Block Orders" to schedule round trips that guarantee pay for the entire time block.  

6. What happens if I win an auction but can't cover all the loads?

You should only bid on the volume of loads you are confident your fleet can handle. Failing to service a contract you win can result in contract termination and suspension from participating in future auctions.  

7. Is it better to use Auctions for contracts or just book spot loads with Post A Truck?

The best strategy is to use both; use Auctions to secure long-term contracts that cover your fixed costs. Then, use Post A Truck to automatically book profitable spot loads, fill scheduling gaps, and reduce deadhead miles for the rest of your fleet