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Can I use Amazon Relay and a dispatcher together, and does the fee apply to Relay loads?
Yes, many owner-operators do both. The money question is whether the dispatcher's percentage applies to Relay loads you book yourself. Get the answer in writing before you start.
One dispatch company says that many owner-operators combine Amazon Relay with a dispatch service. It describes Relay as steady volume at lower per-mile rates than negotiated broker freight, and notes that Amazon can deactivate carriers without a clear appeal process.
A box-truck guide says to ask whether Relay payouts are counted in the percentage. It also says a service that hides the Relay payout or the broker rate is acting as a middleman, not a dispatcher.
Some dispatch sites say they bill only for loads you actually haul with their help. Whether that covers loads you found yourself is a term to write down, not assume.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change. Check the sources and talk to a transportation lawyer before you sign or start.
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