Following years of market volatility and disruption, the business world’s spotlight is firmly fixed on making supply chains better. Thanks to technology, the trucking industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift in procurement practices. As we move away from old procurement processes to a more data-driven, efficient and transparent approach, it’s important now…
Category: Freight
Taking shipping logistics in a new direction
While 2023’s soft market has made it easier to secure capacity, it’s still crucial for shippers to remain proactive heading into the holiday season. Shippers anticipate a mild peak season due to ample capacity, inflation, and inventory carry-over from 2022. However, with carriers like UPS, FedEx, and Amazon implementing higher-than-ever surcharges—and Yellow operations closing down—it’s…
The modern supply chain is riddled with hidden opportunities for cost and process improvements. Outdated workflows can lead to miscommunications and shipping delays. Without real-time visibility into freight movement, shippers may struggle to set a realistic delivery timeline and ensure customer satisfaction. Lack of data can also hinder businesses from scaling their operations cost-effectively. And…
Today marks an important milestone in the next era of logistics. Uber Freight has announced a strategic partnership with Waabi, a global leader in generative AI and simulation for autonomous technology, to accelerate the safe deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks at scale. This agreement brings together Waabi’s core technology—the Waabi Driver—with Uber Freight’s vast logistics…
Deliver 2023 is one week away! Our team at Uber Freight looks forward to this event all year to gather together to discuss the most pressing opportunities and challenges impacting freight transportation today. Professionals on all sides of the logistics industry will offer key insights, strategic actions, and current market and economic trends for shippers…
There’s no denying being a driver has come with challenges in recent years. At Uber Freight, we strive to ensure carriers have everything they need to do their jobs: the ability to easily book and manage loads from our mobile app, and the flexibility to work with shippers that meet their budget, schedule, and lifestyle. …
In an increasingly volatile and fast-paced logistics landscape, freight tracking is an indispensable tool for shippers. As goods traverse complex supply chains, the ability to track their movements has become essential for businesses to respond proactively to disruptions, ensure timely delivery, and improve customer satisfaction. Real-time monitoring of shipments offers enhanced visibility and transparency, empowering…
By nature, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is often fragmented. It entails multiple shippers using the same truck to move their loads—which can get complicated, fast. Because LTL shipments combine partial loads to create full multi-stop truckloads, it requires more coordination and collaboration between independent parties throughout the fulfillment process. As a result, pick-up timing and shipment…
Nothing embodies summer like enjoying a sunny day and cracking open a cold drink with some friends. The season is upon us, and with that comes a busy few months for beverage shippers. From May to September, breweries and other beverage companies monopolize refrigerated containers. In typical years, the season puts pressure on shippers to…
The freight industry has a waste problem—and it’s hidden in plain sight. Empty miles comprise ~20%-35% of US trucking miles. It’s a type of waste everyone pays for: Drivers waste time and fuel and pass along extra expenses to shippers, and ultimately, consumers. Road congestion and carbon emissions extend the impact beyond freight. It’s a…