TL

 TL is one of Amazon’s primary inbound freight methods, used when a vendor ships high volume inventory that can occupy a full truck.
It offers more efficiency and stability than LTL shipments since the entire truck is dedicated to one load and one destination.

Key characteristics of TL shipments:

• Entire truck capacity is used for one vendor
• Usually palletised freight
• Direct route from vendor to Amazon FC
• Lower risk of damage compared to LTL
• Often more cost efficient at high volume

TL vs. LTL:When Amazon prefers TL:

• During high volume periods (T12, T5, Q4)
• For heavy or palletised goods
• For large POs with tight ship windows
• When inbound receiving schedules are stable

Benefits for Amazon:

• Reduced receiving complexity
• More predictable arrival times
• Fewer damage claims
• Higher inbound efficiency

Benefits for vendors and sellers:

• Faster transit and receiving
• Lower per unit freight cost at high volume
• Less risk of delay or carton loss
• Better alignment with Amazon’s PO schedule

Common TL requirements:

• Palletised freight following Amazon packaging rules
• Proper labelling (SSCC, PO labels)
• Valid Ship Window compliance
• Appointment booking for FC delivery

Example:
A furniture vendor sends 26 pallets of inventory on a dedicated truck.
The full truckload ships directly to Amazon's FC without transfers, reducing transit time and damage risk.

Why It Matters:
TL shipments allow Amazon and vendors to move large amounts of inventory efficiently, support strong in stock rates, and stabilize inbound supply chain operations.

In short:
TL (Truck Load) is a full truck shipment used for high volume inbound deliveries to Amazon fulfilment centres.