By: Mazen Danaf, Senior Economist, Uber Freight The US economy grew by 2.9% in the fourth quarter. What does it mean for freight? The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 2.9% in the last quarter. However, the strength of the overall economy does not necessarily mean that trucks were busier. The last…
Month: January 2023
Human trafficking is a problem that affects 40 million people globally. It’s made its way onto the streets, into private homes, and into legitimate businesses such as restaurants, truck stops and motels. Victims need our collective help to find their way home. To help combat this heinous crime in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention…
Originally published on Mexico Business Now By: Carlos Godinez, VP Business Development, Uber Freight, Mexico Mexico was the US’ second-largest trade partner in the first seven months of 2022, with two-way trade worth nearly $450 billion (US). Given this success, Mexico’s trade with the US reached historical records, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. With the cross-border supply chain…
By Val Marchevsky, Head of Logistics Technology + Somasekhar Korapati, Engineering Manager at Uber Freight Hackathon is an annual company tradition for Uber Freight, bringing together our world-class team of experts to sprint toward an innovative, prime tech solution. The 2022 edition was more unique than most as it marked the first Hackathon where legacy…