New York – Amazon wants you to deliver its packages to them.

The online retailer has launched a new program this week that helps people in the United States start their own business by delivering Amazon packages. The move gives Amazon another way to ship packages to buyers in addition to relying on UPS, FedEx and other parcel delivery services.

Amazon.com Inc. says that start-up costs start at $ 10,000 and businesses created under 40 vans program and employ between 40 and 100 people.

Here's what you need to know:

WHAT IS THIS FOR

Amazon claims that those who have little or no experience in logistics can apply. And existing parcel delivery companies can also register. If they are approved to join the program, Amazon says that these companies can continue to deliver packages for other companies.

HOW IT WORKS

Interested persons should first register on its website, logistics.amazon.com. The company will review the applicants and determine if they are in the right place. There are also three weeks of training, including a trip to the Seattle headquarters of Amazon, which you will pay as part of the start up costs. During the training, Amazon says you will learn about its shipping operations and spend time on the ground with an existing delivery provider.

WHAT AMAZON PROVIDES

Amazon says it will provide business support, including discounts on insurance, technology and other services. Amazon brand vans will be available for rental and Amazon branded uniforms can be purchased for drivers. But keep in mind that these vans can only be used to deliver Amazon packages.

WHAT TO KNOW

The new company would be in charge of hiring staff, and Amazon would be the customer, paying for the deliveries.

O 1965 SHOULD I BE SITUATED?

Amazon says opportunities are available near its 75 delivery stations across the country. A card is available at logistics.amazon.com./marketing/getting-started

IS THIS EXISTING DELIVERY COMPANY SHOULD BE OUT OF THE COMPANY?

Probably not. There are more packages to ship in addition to those provided by Amazon. And Amazon says that it will continue to use other delivery companies, and that this program is just another way to meet the growing amount of packages it needs to ship.

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