Less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipments, including wrapped pallets, require additional preparations before sending to Amazon.

You are responsible for:

• Building pallet shipments using acceptable pallets that adhere to pallet label requirements
• Providing the bill of lading (BOL)
• Providing your carrier with Amazon reference IDs, shipment IDs, and tracking (PRO) numbers
• Applying the seals to FTL and intermodal trailers and providing the seal number on BOL.

For more information, see Seller requirements for LTL, FTL and FCL deliveries.

Make sure your carrier:

• Reviews the Carrier Central user manual.
• Has Amazon reference IDs, shipment IDs, and tracking (PRO) numbers. If shipping through the Amazon Partnered Carrier Program, you must provide the carrier with an Amazon BOL.
• Schedules delivery appointments in advance for the expected shipment(s). The carrier will sign in to Carrier Central to request an appointment.
• Adheres to the vehicle condition requirements.

Pallets are required for shipments sent with an Amazon Partnered carrier. Pallets are preferred for non-partnered carriers as well, but if you must floor load your shipment, see Floor loading policy.

For more information, see Carrier requirements for less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) deliveries.