Throughout the month of March, a Powerloop trailer drove across the country hauling a unique type of freight: an art gallery. Hanging from the walls of the trailer, wrapped in yellow, were metal prints of photographs taken by artist Anne Marie Michel. They’re part of her collection titled, Sisters of the Road, which spotlights 40…
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VP of Operations Alyssa Correale talks impact of Powerloop program Drop-and-hook services have become increasingly sought-after, meeting the evolving needs of shippers for flexible transportation solutions while also offering carriers enhanced efficiency and earning potential. Uber Freight’s drop-and-hook capacity solution, Powerloop, has seen explosive growth, with more than 10,000 carriers servicing more than 220,000 loads to…
By: Kenneth Chong (Sr. Applied Scientist), Joon Ro (Sr. Applied Scientist), Emir Poyraz (Sr. Engineer) and May Wu (Applied Science Manager) An innovative spin on a classic algorithm Uber Freight operates a two-sided marketplace, which separately interfaces with shippers (who seek to move loads from point A to point B) and with carriers (truck drivers…
The logistics industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Now more than ever, it’s important for carriers to connect, learn, and feel empowered for their continued growth in the market. Last month, Uber Freight hosted our eighth annual Carrier Summit to acknowledge and celebrate the carriers who support customers each and every day. The event also…
Uber Freight is partnering with Samsara to offer carriers with 6 or more trucks to lower overhead costs and manage fleets more efficiently.
Black truck drivers and fleet owners spoke with us about their industry experiences.
A new report details how Uber Freight’s load bundling feature is combating deadhead, one of the trucking industry’s most common problems.
Requesting detention is now easier and simpler, resulting in faster approval and payments. Check out this how-to guide.
We’ve made some improvements to our carrier web portal, including a function that makes it easier for dispatchers to find loads in preferred lanes.
As an older generation of drivers heads toward retirement, the demographics of trucking are changing.