Big and bulky 3PL fulfillment built for heavy products
AMZ Prep stores, preps, and ships products from 30 lbs to 300+ lbs. Operations span the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. 35+ carrier partners. LTL freight, white-glove delivery, and FBA prep for oversized ASINs.
Key Takeaways
- AMZ Prep handles products from 30 lbs to 300+ lbs across furniture, fitness equipment, appliances, mattresses, and industrial goods from 50+ fulfillment centers.
- 35+ carrier partners span LTL freight, white-glove delivery, regional last-mile networks, and ground parcel. Carrier selection is automated by weight, dimensions, and destination.
- Dedicated heavy-goods warehouse zones with reinforced racking, wide aisles, forklift operations, and custom packaging per weight class.
- Middle Mile to FBA gets oversized inventory into Amazon in 2 to 4 days with $0 placement fees through 5-way split routing.
- Full omnichannel fulfillment: Amazon FBA, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and B2B retail. One inventory pool.
What big and bulky 3PL fulfillment includes
AMZ Prep provides big and bulky 3PL fulfillment for products over 40 lbs or 96 inches in length. This covers storage, preparation, and shipping of heavy or oversized goods. Not standard parcel. Not light freight. Heavy products only.
AMZ Prep operates from 50+ fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. The network handles products from 30 lbs to 300+ lbs. Purpose-built infrastructure includes reinforced racking, wide aisles, forklift zones, and heavy-goods storage.
- Inbound receiving with item-level damage inspection
- Heavy-goods storage in reinforced racking systems
- Custom packaging per product category and weight class
- FBA prep for oversized Amazon ASINs
- LTL freight, white-glove, and parcel shipping
- White-glove delivery with room placement and assembly
- Full reverse logistics for big and bulky returns
Heavy product fulfillment by weight class
AMZ Prep assigns specific equipment and handling protocols per weight class. Pricing may vary based on weight class and dimensions.
Standard Heavy
Ergonomic assist equipment. Rolling carts and conveyor systems. Team-lift protocols when needed.
Assisted Lift
Hand trucks, pallet jacks, and team-lift protocols. Custom packaging prevents shifting during transit.
Forklift Operations
Forklift zones in dedicated heavy-goods areas. LTL freight for cost-effective shipping.
Freight-Class
Specialized rigging, crating, and white-glove delivery. Full DOT compliance.
How AMZ Prep handles big and bulky orders
AMZ Prep moves big and bulky orders from dock to door in 5 steps. Every step is built for products that standard 3PLs cannot handle.
Receive and Inspect
Products arrive via freight or container. Every unit inspected for damage, measured, and weighed.
Heavy-Goods Storage
Stored in reinforced racking with wide aisles for forklift access. Zones organized by weight class.
Prep and Package
Picked, prepped, and packed per channel. FBA compliance, branded DTC, or B2B routing guide standards.
Carrier Routing
35+ carriers. Under 150 lbs ships ground. Over 150 lbs routes LTL or white-glove. Automated selection.
Deliver and Return
Last-mile with tracking and optional white-glove service. Returns: inspect, refurbish, restock.
Big and bulky fulfillment pricing
AMZ Prep quotes big and bulky fulfillment pricing based on product weight, dimensions, and volume. No hidden fees. No surprise surcharges for heavy items.
| Service | Pricing Model | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving and Inspection | Per unit | Dock receiving, damage inspection, weight and dimension verification |
| Heavy-Goods Storage | Per pallet / per cu ft | Reinforced racking, climate-controlled zones, FIFO rotation |
| Pick, Pack, and Ship | Per order (weight-tiered) | Custom packaging, labeling, carrier selection, shipping |
| FBA Prep (Oversized) | Per unit | FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, case-level prep, Amazon compliance |
| Middle Mile to FBA | Included (dedicated trucks) | 2 to 4 day Amazon check-in, $0 placement fees, 5-way split routing |
| LTL Freight Shipping | Per shipment (volume-based) | LTL consolidation, pallet wrapping, carrier management, BOL creation |
| White-Glove Delivery | Per delivery | Scheduled delivery, room placement, unpacking, assembly |
| Returns Processing | Per unit | Inspection, refurbishment, restocking, or disposal |
Why dimensional weight matters for big and bulky
Carriers charge by dimensional weight or actual weight, whichever is higher. Formula: L x W x H / 139. A 30 lb item measuring 48 x 36 x 24 in bills as 298 DIM lbs. AMZ Prep optimizes packaging to reduce DIM weight and routes to the carrier with the best rate per product. Calculate your DIM weight →
Volume pricing available for brands shipping 1,000+ heavy units monthly. Contact us for a custom quote.
View full pricing details →Big and bulky 3PL vs standard 3PL
AMZ Prep builds infrastructure for heavy products. Standard 3PLs are designed for small parcel fulfillment and add surcharges when items exceed 10 to 15 lbs.
| Capability | Standard 3PL | AMZ Prep (Big and Bulky) |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight range | Under 20 lbs | 30 lbs to 300+ lbs |
| Warehouse design | Standard shelving, narrow aisles | Reinforced racking, wide aisles, forklift zones |
| Equipment | Pick carts, hand scanners | Forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, stretch wrappers |
| Shipping method | Small parcel only | LTL freight, white-glove, parcel (weight-based) |
| Carrier network | 3 to 5 parcel carriers | 35+ carriers (parcel, LTL, freight, white-glove) |
| Packaging | Standard boxes, poly mailers | Custom crating, reinforced corners, pallet wrapping |
| FBA prep (oversized) | Limited or surcharge | Full Amazon compliance for oversized ASINs |
| White-glove delivery | Not available | Room placement, unpacking, assembly |
| Heavy item surcharges | Start at 10 to 15 lbs | Pricing built for heavy products |
| Network coverage | 1 to 3 locations (US only) | 50+ centers across US, Canada, UK, Europe |
Big and bulky categories we fulfill
AMZ Prep fulfills every major big and bulky category. Each has dedicated handling protocols, packaging standards, and carrier routing.
Furniture
Sofas, beds, dressers, tables, chairs, and modular sets. Reinforced corners and anti-shift padding.
Furniture fulfillment →Home Appliances
Refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, ovens. Custom crating for fragile electronics and compressors.
Appliance fulfillment →Fitness Equipment
Treadmills, exercise bikes, weight machines, and commercial gym equipment. Pallet-level prep and freight.
Fitness fulfillment →Mattresses and Bedding
Full-size mattresses, box springs, adjustable bed frames. Compressed and roll-packed or flat-ship options.
Mattress fulfillment →Large Electronics
TVs (50"+), commercial displays, sound systems. Anti-static packaging and fragile-item handling protocols.
Electronics fulfillment →Outdoor and Garden
Patio furniture, grills, garden sheds, hot tubs, outdoor play equipment. Weather-resistant packaging.
Built for every sales channel
AMZ Prep fulfills big and bulky orders across every major ecommerce and retail channel. One inventory pool. One partner. Every channel.
Amazon FBA
Full FBA prep for oversized ASINs. Middle Mile gets inventory into Amazon in 2 to 4 days. $0 placement fees.
Middle Mile →Seller Fulfilled Prime
Prime badge for big and bulky categories Amazon deprioritizes in FBA. AMZ Prep works directly with Amazon's SFP team.
SFP 3PL →DTC and Shopify
Branded packaging and white-glove delivery options. Regional warehouse placement reduces zones and transit time.
DTC fulfillment →Walmart
Full compliance with Walmart routing guides and EDI requirements. Pallet-level prep for retail distribution.
B2B Retail
Costco, Target, and specialty retail. Pallet-level prep, compliance labeling, and routing guide adherence.
B2B fulfillment →TikTok Shop
TikTok Shop fulfillment integrated with AMZ Prep operations. Same inventory pool as all other channels.
TikTok fulfillment →AMZ Prep's Technology and Performance
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AMZ Prep fulfills big and bulky products for 5,000+ brands including Eight Sleep, Emma Sleep, Zinus, Joe Boxer, and ANS Performance. Here is what our clients say about working with AMZ Prep.
"Expanding from 2 to 4 warehouses with AMZ Prep slashed our shipping times from 5 to 6 days to just 2, while saving us over $1.5M in freight costs. Faster fulfillment, lower costs."
"We are scaling fast, and AMZ Prep is keeping up every step of the way. With their nationwide warehouses, we can reduce shipping costs while delivering faster. AMZ Prep makes it easy to expand."
"Since switching to AMZ Prep for Amazon fulfillment, ANS Performance achieved a 98% in stock rate, reduced late shipping notices by 350%, and cut fulfillment costs by 25%."
10 things to evaluate in a big and bulky 3PL
AMZ Prep meets all 10 criteria below. Use this checklist before signing with any 3PL.
Weight Class Coverage
Can they handle your full product range? Verify equipment for 100+ lb and 250+ lb items specifically.
Warehouse Infrastructure
Reinforced floors, wide aisles, high ceilings, large dock doors. Standard 3PL facilities are not built for heavy goods.
Carrier Network Depth
LTL freight, white-glove delivery, and parcel options. A 3-carrier network is not enough for heavy items.
Heavy Item Pricing
Get explicit pricing for your weight class. Many 3PLs add surcharges for items over 10 to 15 lbs.
Damage Rates
Ask for damage rate data specific to heavy and oversized products. Request it by weight class.
FBA Prep for Oversized
Can they prep oversized ASINs to Amazon compliance standards? Many FBA prep centers do not handle big and bulky.
White-Glove Capability
Room placement, unpacking, and assembly for DTC orders. Not all 3PLs offer final-mile white-glove service.
Multi-Location Network
Regional coverage reduces shipping zones and freight cost for heavy items. One warehouse is a risk.
Returns Processing
Big and bulky returns are complex. Verify they inspect, refurbish, and restock. Not just dispose.
Multi-Channel Support
Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, B2B from one inventory pool. Separate systems for each channel create errors.
Frequently asked questions about big and bulky fulfillment
Big and bulky fulfillment built to grow with you
50+ fulfillment centers. 35+ carrier partners. 10M+ units monthly. Talk to AMZ Prep about your heavy products.
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