by Abdullah Faraz
April 12, 2025
Reviewed by Ford
Truck Dispatch Specialist
Amazon operates a vast and diverse fleet of trucks and delivery vehicles to support its logistics network. The Amazon fleet includes semi trucks, delivery vans, heavy-duty electric trucks, and trailers.
Amazon’s branded fleet includes over 40,000 semi-trucks globally, and the company officially claims over 60,000 trailers for freight operations.
Additionally, Amazon has more than 30,000 branded delivery vans worldwide, including over 15,000 Rivian electric vans in the U.S. as part of its transition to electric vehicles.
Amazon has deployed nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California for middle-mile operations. For more Amazon fleet statistics, read on.
Amazon Fleet Statistics (Top Picks)
- Amazon owns approximately 40,000 semi-trucks as part of its logistics fleet.
- Amazon officially claims over 60,000 trailers for freight operations.
- Amazon has more than 30,000 branded delivery vans worldwide.
- Amazon has deployed nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California.
- In 2024, Amazon officially claimed to deliver 9 billion items.
- Amazon Air has a fleet of approximately 99 aircraft.
- As of 2025, Amazon has more than 390,000 delivery drivers globally.
- Amazon ships approximately 1.6 million packages per day.
- Amazon delivery success: nearly 60% of orders fulfilled same-day.
- Amazon spent approximately $89.5 billion on shipping in the latest year.
- Amazon spent $98.5 billion on fulfillment services (16.8% of total ops costs).
- Amazon truckers earn between $50,000 to $72,000 per year.
- Top-tier Amazon trucker pay reaches up to $87,000 annually.
- Amazon Flex hourly pay ranges from $10 to $31 (non-CDL).
- Amazon drivers can earn $83,720 annually with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
- Amazon’s total Rivian investment loss up to early 2025: ~$13.7 billion.
Amazon Delivery Fleet (Vans, Trucks, and Aircraft)
How many Rivian vans does Amazon have?
In 2019, Amazon contracted with Rivian for 100,000 electric delivery vans with a cost of $7 billion. These should be delivered to Amazon by the end of 2030. However, due to the shortage of parts, production was delayed.
For now, Amazon has over 20,000 Rivian electric vans. As of 2025, Rivian is focused on completing the order but has also opened the order for fleet customers.
Source: Wall Street Journal
How many semis does Amazon own?
Amazon owns approximately 40,000 semi-trucks as part of its logistics fleet. This number does not include the additional electric semi-trucks Amazon is acquiring, such as the over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric semi-trucks it has ordered for deployment in Europe.
Source: Electrik
Is Amazon still buying Rivian vans?
Yes, Amazon is still buying Rivian vans. The official agreement of 100,000 electric vans ended in 2023, but Amazon is the largest shareholder of Rivian and still plans to purchase the order. But Amazon only received 20 % of its full order.
Source: TheVerge
Who builds the new Amazon trucks?
The Amazon fleet is diversified, and independent carriers or drivers also work with Amazon under contract. However, different large fleet-producing companies are working with Amazon, and here is the breakdown:
1. Rivian – Electric Delivery Vans (Not Semis)
2. Volvo (Diesel and Electric Semis)
3. Daimler Truck AG – Mercedes-Benz – (Electric Semis)
4. Tesla Semi – Early orders, no major deployment yet
Summary of Companies Behind Amazon’s Semis:
| Manufacturer | Type | Region Focused | Status |
| Volvo/Freightliner | Diesel Semis | U.S. | Widely in use |
| Mercedes-Benz | Electric Semis (eActros) | Europe | In the delivery phase |
| Tesla | Electric Semis | U.S. | Early adoption phase |
How many aircraft does Amazon have?
Amazon Air has a fleet of approximately 99 aircraft, which includes a mix of owned and leased aircraft like Boeing 737s, Boeing 767s, and Airbus A330s. Amazon Air primarily uses these planes to transport packages to various destinations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Source: Planespotter
Amazon’s Delivery Operations & Scale
How many drivers does Amazon have?
As of 2025, Amazon has more than 390,000 delivery drivers working through its Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) globally. These drivers are responsible for delivering millions of packages daily. Amazon Flex is a program where individuals use their own vehicles to deliver packages. The exact number of Amazon Flex drivers is not publicly disclosed.
Source: LaborNotes
How many items did Amazon deliver in 2024?
In its latest report, Amazon officially claimed to deliver 9 billion items in 2024. It also said US members saved on average over $500 on delivery fees. In 2023, Amazon delivered more than 7 billion items with same-day or next-day shipping.
Source: AboutAmazon,
How many Amazon orders are made per minute?
Amazon processes a significant number of orders per minute. According to recent statistics, Amazon ships approximately 1.6 million packages per day, which translates to about 66,667 packages per hour or roughly 1,111 packages per minute. It means around 18 orders are placed on Amazon per second.
Source: LandingCube
What percent of Amazon packages arrive on time?
Amazon delivery times are much faster and accurate. In 120 metro areas, it delivers the items within the same day if certain conditions are met. Amazon said, nearly 60% of orders are fulfilled within the same day. Thanks to its large fleet of electric vans and semi trucks.
Amazon Delivery Costs & Financials
How much does Amazon spend on shipping a year?
Amazon spends a significant amount on shipping each year. In the most recent year, Amazon’s shipping costs were approximately $89.5 billion. The recent data shows that Amazon spent $98.5 billion on fulfillment services. It represents 16.8% of their total operating expenses.
Source: Statista
How much do Amazon truckers make?
Amazon truckers, specifically those operating as Class A truck drivers, can earn a competitive salary. Here are some details on their compensation:
Annual Salary: The estimated total pay for an Amazon Class A truck driver is approximately $50,000 to $72,000 per year.
Hourly Pay: The average hourly pay for an Amazon CDL driver in the U.S. is about $21 to $58. For electric delivery vehicles that don’t require a CDL, the hourly pay ranges from $10 to $31.
Maximum Pay Potential: Top pay levels for Amazon truck drivers can reach up to $87,000 per year.
Benefits and Bonuses: Amazon drivers can earn $83,720 per year with a sign-on bonus of $1000 (paid in 5 weeks after start). Additionally, Amazon offers 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) amounting to $3500 per year, health coverage (50%), dental, vision, and a weekly safety bonus of up to $100.
Source: Amazon Freight Partner
Did Amazon lose money on Rivian?
Yes, Amazon has incurred significant financial losses from its investment in Rivian Automotive. Here is a detailed breakdown of all losses till 2025.
Total Losses of Amazon Related to Rivian Investment:
- Q1 2022: $7.6 billion write-down due to Rivian’s declining valuation
- Q2 2022: $3.9 billion loss attributed to Rivian
- Q3 2022: $1.1 billion GAIN
- Q4 2022: $2.3 billion pre-tax valuation loss from Rivian investment
- Full Year 2022: $12.7 billion total valuation loss for 2022, stemming from Rivian’s stock plummeting by 82%
- In early 2024, Amazon lost nearly $1 billion on its Rivian investment due to stock volatility
Given the volatility of Rivian’s stock and ongoing market challenges, Amazon’s investment remains subject to fluctuations. However, without precise figures for all of 2023 and the remainder of 2024, the estimated total loss up to early 2025 is approximately $13.7 billion.
Conclusion
Here are all the Amazon fleet-related updated statistics in one place. I tried to collect fresh and accurate data.I hope you find this information highly useful.