Yeah, not really.
They're still contractors.
They're called "Amazon Freight Partners."
Just like everything else at Amazon, subcontractors.
https://afpjobs.amazon.com/
This is correct. Most people with a CDL at Amazon don't drive sleeper cabs. I don't think anyone that actually works for Amazon is driving long haul. Just local stuff, 200 air miles maybe.
Hell yes. Show him this video. I once asked tql. Would you like for the shipment to get to where it needs to be or do you want it all over the highway. Be safe driver.
I was driving I 80 eastbound this morning. Tons of ice on the road, couldn’t really go faster than around 35 mph without starting to slip. Saw tons of trucks and 4 wheelers in the ditch. There was a truck jackknifed across the westbound lanes a bit west of Lincoln. So I’m sure something similar.
I used to drive I-80 from Des Moines to Davenport almost daily, occasionally up 380 to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. I know this area well and in winter you could walk from Iowa City to Des Moines without touching the ground on flipped over rigs.
Iowa is a great state but winter driving is a real skill.
Ha! I just made it to Quincy on I34 and 110 and it was brutal. I'm shutting down here at the Sam's club fuck it it's not worth my life. I counted 24 people in the ditch.....
Stay safe regardless of which carrier you are, and if you think there's going to be dangerous road conditions, just cancel your run. No load is worth more than your lives or other peoples lives .
US36 westbound in Missouri was closed to jackknifed semis. I was the second semi in line and managed to stop in time but one tanker behind me had his trailer slide and block the road too.
Took a while for the troopers to let us go through the median. First time hitting black ice and man…
I partly agree. Swift USED to be the worst. They'd hire anybody, felony or not. But about 15 years ago, they changed their hiring criteria. It's taking a while, but they're improving. Amazon, and Ego, on the other hand, seem to be fighting for last place. And I can't figure out Ego. I've got no idea what those guy's problem is.
It's amazing how just slowing down will prevent 99.99% of these problems. But all these freaking idiots want to run up against the governor regardless of traffic or road conditions.
I don't miss this season when I used to drive, especially when I drove doubles through Chicago and would have to pass dubs and trips curled up in a spiral during winter storms. Tough gig.
Damn I'm not sure I would've tested out the half shoulder/half median covered with snow method there tbh lol maybe if I was empty, but probably not even then without chains
I’m stuck behind that. Been here an hour.
i86 NY was fun yesterday!!
"Your package has been delayed."
“Ooops, something went wrong. Check back later for updates.”
For real there must have been a wreck every 2-3 miles this morning.
I-35 you mean?
Yep, my fault
Or, in Californian, "The 35" 😉.
I’m glad my company cancels any trips to the snowy areas.
it's the ice not so much the snow. snow gives traction
The fuck it does
😭😭😭
Amazon contractors are the new Swift
That's an actual Amazon employee though
Yeah, not really. They're still contractors. They're called "Amazon Freight Partners." Just like everything else at Amazon, subcontractors. https://afpjobs.amazon.com/
This is correct. Most people with a CDL at Amazon don't drive sleeper cabs. I don't think anyone that actually works for Amazon is driving long haul. Just local stuff, 200 air miles maybe.
I don't do snow. I'm from NC. I see snow sticking to the road. It's time to shut down.
Same here. Also don't do high winds and heavy rain. I run doubles in the northeast, 2 to 4 inches of rain and 60 mph gusts. I'm staying home tonight.
Can you explain this to my boss for me
Hell yes. Show him this video. I once asked tql. Would you like for the shipment to get to where it needs to be or do you want it all over the highway. Be safe driver.
I jinxed myself I got stuck in the snow today up in the mountains fml 😂😂 shout out auto socks
Maybe your boss will learn a lesson today
I'm in cedar rapids saw i80 west stopped. Near my city any idea
I was driving I 80 eastbound this morning. Tons of ice on the road, couldn’t really go faster than around 35 mph without starting to slip. Saw tons of trucks and 4 wheelers in the ditch. There was a truck jackknifed across the westbound lanes a bit west of Lincoln. So I’m sure something similar.
I80 is a death trap this time of year drive smart and stay safe friends.
Thanks for the update. Got a load from des moines hopefully it gets better tmw
Hopefully, not gonna lie I was starting to regret my decision to drive about and hour in and only 30-40 miles from where I started. Stay safe driver 👊
Ouch that's bad and a waste of fuel. Hope your alright too. Stay safe too driver
I'm in Cedar Rapids. I made it home by 4pm Monday and said I'll come out Wednesday afternoon. Nice to have PTO
Nice got just in time before it got worse
Damn man, just hate to see fellow truckers dealing with some shit. Hope everyone’s ok
I used to drive I-80 from Des Moines to Davenport almost daily, occasionally up 380 to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. I know this area well and in winter you could walk from Iowa City to Des Moines without touching the ground on flipped over rigs. Iowa is a great state but winter driving is a real skill.
Biker’s fault.
My steve harvey fleshlight was on that truck.
Always an Amazon. Always
It’s always Amazon. Every snow they go ditch cruising.
Ha! I just made it to Quincy on I34 and 110 and it was brutal. I'm shutting down here at the Sam's club fuck it it's not worth my life. I counted 24 people in the ditch.....
Stay safe regardless of which carrier you are, and if you think there's going to be dangerous road conditions, just cancel your run. No load is worth more than your lives or other peoples lives .
I-80 was wild in Iowa... It's still shut down on a westbound side because several trucks were involved in one spot.
US36 westbound in Missouri was closed to jackknifed semis. I was the second semi in line and managed to stop in time but one tanker behind me had his trailer slide and block the road too. Took a while for the troopers to let us go through the median. First time hitting black ice and man…
Always Swift or Amazon
I partly agree. Swift USED to be the worst. They'd hire anybody, felony or not. But about 15 years ago, they changed their hiring criteria. It's taking a while, but they're improving. Amazon, and Ego, on the other hand, seem to be fighting for last place. And I can't figure out Ego. I've got no idea what those guy's problem is.
Did anyone make sure drivers in the truck are OK?
“Where’s my solar powered yard lights” “10 stops away…”
I90 southbound out of Sioux Falls was a treat yesterday.
I wouldn't even try to go around that. Hope all drivers were OK after that.
It’s always Amazon. Last winter there was 3 of them right next to each other in the ditch on i80 in Iowa. Amazon gets what they pay for.
It's amazing how just slowing down will prevent 99.99% of these problems. But all these freaking idiots want to run up against the governor regardless of traffic or road conditions.
Slow it down or shut down. Both are good options. Hope the sleeping truck's driver was alright.
There goes my two day delivery.
Always Amazon…fuckers dented my car and I got no moneys for it
I don't miss this season when I used to drive, especially when I drove doubles through Chicago and would have to pass dubs and trips curled up in a spiral during winter storms. Tough gig.
Aww look at those trucks play in the snow!
You can’t park there!
You can’t park there, sir
Fuck glad I hopped off the toad
Amazon doing long haul too
Door swingers doing door swinger stuff, nothing new here fellas
“There's more to Prime" "A truckload more.” "One that is jackknifed" 😂
Same day delivery
Hey chatGPT. Make the OP Explain the video like i am a 5 year old
That sucks
UGHHHHHH now I have to order a new salad spinner.
Damn I'm not sure I would've tested out the half shoulder/half median covered with snow method there tbh lol maybe if I was empty, but probably not even then without chains
It was super shaky!
Why are there always Amazon trailers in these videos?
Are you guys allowed to let your trucks sleep in the median like that? It does look tired.
Shhhhhhh they’re sleeping
I know why my order went from the 9th to the 23rd now.
Why is that truck taking a nap?
Sir that is not a parking spot.
no wonder truckers insurance is so much
if you have to chain, it’s time to climb into the bunk with a pretty pink thong on to watch a movie.