Amid market volatility and rising costs, one Texas owner-operator found stability and growth through Uber Freight’s Powerloop dedicated tours program. In trucking, 2022 marks the start of one of the worst freight recessions of all time. In the two years prior, the COVID-19 pandemic drove record demand and high spot rates. New carriers entered the…
Year: 2025
We’re gearing up to welcome supply chain and logistics professionals to Deliver 2025 next week. From September 15 to 17, we’ll gather at Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa in Fernandina Beach, Florida, for a mix of mainstage sessions, workshops, demos, and networking opportunities, designed to explore where the freight industry is headed and how…
Amid market uncertainty and tighter budgets, shippers are under growing pressure to do more with less. While many look to pricing or procurement to cut costs, one of the most overlooked areas of opportunity for savings is transportation optimization. When done right, transportation optimization not only reduces spend, but also creates smarter, more resilient supply…
When a polar vortex slams into the Midwest or a flooded river halts barge traffic up the Mississippi, many logistics operations go into crisis mode. But for chemical shippers, these disruptions aren’t the exception, they’re part of the job. Compared to consumer packaged goods (CPG) that are packed and shipped in boxes, most chemicals can…
Every year, produce season brings both perennial patterns and unpredictable shifts. Take it from brothers Steven and Jay Moss, who have been in the trenches of produce logistics for decades. As Uber Freight’s resident produce experts, they bring not only deep expertise but also the kind of shorthand only brothers can share. Yet even with…
The chemical industry is diverse, with products ranging from hazardous materials to everyday items. And the way these products move is just as varied. From barges and rail cars to drums and totes on trucks, chemical supply chains are complex. Regulatory requirements, special handling for hazardous items, and intricate multimodal routes create a delicate balance…
Efficiently scaling your operations and business while navigating ongoing disruptions and supply chain volatility can be daunting. As your business grows and your network expands, logistics operations also become more complex. And without the right infrastructure, or transportation management solutions and strategies in place, operations can become chaotic, stalling your momentum. But knowing the right…
By Alec Getschow, Vice President of Sales at Uber Freight Nearshoring. Intensifying trade wars and whipsawing tariff policies. Global economic slowdown. Ongoing military standoffs. Increasing cyberattacks. From the back room to the boardroom, supply chain volatility remains top of mind and can tip the scales for businesses of all sizes. Today’s supply chain leaders expect…
Between tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, the list of threats to businesses is growing longer and more unpredictable by the day. Supply chains are no longer just an operational concern; they’re a strategic battleground. One missed signal, one delayed reaction, and the ripple effects can reach all the way to the boardroom. In…
2025 is shaping up to be a big year of momentum for carriers on the Uber Freight platform. We’re rolling out new tools and enhancements designed hand-in-hand with carriers of all sizes to help them discover new opportunities, deepen lasting relationships, and grow their business. Here’s a look at what’s new across Uber Freight Exchange:…