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…
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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…
Focus: Hours of Service Compliance Each spring, the trucking industry braces for one of the most high-profile safety initiatives of the year—DOT Week, formally known as the CVSA International Roadcheck. From May 13–15, 2025, enforcement officials across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will conduct tens of thousands of inspections, spotlighting Hours of Service (HOS) regulations…
The success of the global automotive industry is hugely dependent on the efficiency of automotive logistics. In 2024, the global automotive logistics market was valued at approximately $230.78 billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2025 to 2030. This growth has been driven by increasing vehicle…
Our expansion into Europe is a first step toward bringing our vision of a more efficient, transparent freight marketplace to the international stage.
Reimagining transportation procurement: Leveraging data and technology for smarter freight decisions
Originally published in Talking Logistics In a survey, Talking Logistics conducted in October 2020, 91% of their Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either “Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process. Yet, we all know that…
Today, Uber Freight, WattEV and CHEP have announced a strategic, joint effort to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California. As part of this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting with CHEP. The pilot serves as an important milestone in electric freight transportation and establishes Uber Freight’s…
Uber Freight’s less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solution enables real-time access to capacity and greater flexibility to ship minimum quantity goods.
Using facility data from Uber Freight, LG improved its dock management, staffing, and appointment flexibility at one location.
Our second Facility Insights Report shows that shorter wait times and more amenities breed goodwill between shippers and carriers.