VINCENNES — Amazon has officially confirmed plans to expand its Indiana footprint with a new 104,000-square-foot delivery station in the U.S. 41 Industrial Park. The facility, known during negotiations by the code name “Project Blazer,” is expected to significantly accelerate delivery times for residents in Knox County and the surrounding region.
The announcement was met with praise from local leaders, including Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum, who highlighted the strategic investment in the region’s economic growth and job creation.
Delivery stations represent the final stage of Amazon’s logistics chain. These facilities handle the “last mile” of the order process. Packages arrive from large fulfillment and sorting centersincluding the nearby site in Washington, in Daviess County. Items are sorted and loaded into delivery vehicles. Drivers transport the packages directly to the customer’s doorstep.
While a specific launch date has not been set, the project is expected to provide a substantial boost to the local workforce. Amazon reported that its rural delivery stations typically generate an average of 170 associate positions to handle sorting and logistics. Frontline employees earn an average hourly base wage of $23 plus benefits. Additional positions will be available through the Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and Amazon Flex, allowing independent contractors to deliver packages using their own vehicles.
“We appreciate Amazon’s confidence and strategic vision in making this important investment in Vincennes and the region through job creation and other positive economic benefits,” said Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, though Amazon noted that launch plans regarding specific hiring dates and the start of operations are still in the early stages.
The Vincennes facility will join Amazon’s growing network in Indiana, which currently includes 13 fulfillment centers and 11 delivery stations. The proximity to the existing Daviess County distribution center is expected to create a highly efficient logistics corridor for Southwest Indiana.
