The company said shippers can now use Amazon's LTL network to move smaller freight shipments to warehouses, distribution centers, retail locations, and other destinations across the country.
LTL shipping is commonly used when a load does not fill an entire trailer. Instead of paying for a full truck, companies can ship a smaller amount of freight and share trailer space with other shipments.
Amazon says the expanded service gives customers access to its large transportation network, real-time shipment tracking, and online booking tools. The company also offers quotes, billing, and shipment management through its freight platform.
Industry analysts say the move could increase competition in the LTL market, where carriers such as FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, and XPO already operate. Some transportation stocks fell after Amazon announced the expansion.
The new service is part of Amazon's broader effort to grow its transportation and logistics business beyond its own retail operations.