Uber Freight Shipping

Freight shipping is the transportation of goods, commodities and cargo in bulk by ship, aircraft, truck or intermodal via train and road. It can be transported domestically or internationally by land, air or sea. This mode of transportation is commonly used for moving large or heavy items that are not suitable for parcel shipping or regular mail services.

Uber Freight Shipping supports domestic freight shipping services for FTL (dry van, flatbed, refrigerated) and LTL.

A digital freight brokerage is an online marketplace that allows shipping companies and truck drivers to connect via the use of a digital app. Whereas traditional freight brokerages are carried out by phone or fax, often taking days or even weeks to organize, digital freight brokerages can connect shippers and carriers directly, often removing the need for a middleman and streamlining the whole process.

Uber Freight Shipping allows businesses to easily ship freight by connecting them with carriers through a digital booking platform. You can make a shipment by following these steps:

1. Sign up to create an account: Once onboarded, you can create a shipment on the platform.

2. Enter Shipment Details: Once logged in, enter the details of your shipment, including the pickup and delivery locations, dimensions and weight of the freight, preferred pickup and delivery times, and any special requirements.

3. Receive Quotes: Uber Freight Shipping will provide you with instant quotes from a network of carriers. You can compare rates and select the option that best fits your needs.

4. Book Shipment: Once you’ve chosen a carrier and rate, you can book the shipment directly through the platform. Uber Freight will handle the scheduling and coordination of the pickup.

5.Track Shipment: Throughout the shipping process, you can track the status of your shipment in real-time through the platform. You’ll receive updates on the pickup, transit, and delivery of your freight.

6.Manage Payment: Uber Freight simplifies the payment process by handling invoicing and payments electronically. You can manage payments securely through the platform.

7. Provide Feedback: After the shipment is delivered, you can provide feedback on the carrier’s performance, helping to improve the quality of service for future shipments.

Uber Freight Shipping is a digital platform to move self-serve FTL and LTL shipments through the Uber Freight network in the US. It leverages Uber Freight’s core competency in digital freight matching software to match carriers with shippers. As a leading digital freight matcher, Uber Freight Shipping efficiently aligns carrier capacities with shipper demands.

Digital Freight Matching (DFM) software is a technology solution that facilitates the efficient matching of freight shippers with available carriers or trucks. The primary goal of DFM software is to optimize the process of connecting freight demand with available capacity in the transportation industry.

Uber Freight offers end to end logistic solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our unique combination of expert-led partnerships, leveraging AI-assisted intel, and one of the largest capacity marketplace, delivers next-generation logistics across the supply chain.

Uber Freight Shipping’s emphasis on technology, transparency, and efficiency sets it apart from traditional freight shipping companies, offering shippers a modern and streamlined approach to managing their logistics needs.

1. Digital Platform: User friendly and intuitive digital platform for shippers to easily book and manage shipments. This platform allows for real-time visibility into available capacity, instant quoting, and streamlined booking processes, eliminating the need for phone calls and paperwork traditionally associated with freight shipping.

2. Dynamic Pricing: Uber Freight utilizes dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust rates based on supply and demand dynamics in the market. This can lead to more competitive pricing and greater flexibility for shippers, especially during peak periods or in volatile market conditions.

3. Access to Capacity: Uber Freight’s platform connects shippers with a vast network of carriers, including owner-operators, small fleets, and larger trucking companies. This broad network increases the likelihood of finding available capacity quickly, even for last-minute shipments or in areas with high demand.

4. Simplified Payments: Uber Freight streamlines the payment process by handling invoicing and payments electronically. Shippers can manage payments securely through the platform, reducing administrative overhead and improving cash flow.

5. Feedback Mechanisms: Uber Freight incorporates feedback mechanisms into its platform, allowing shippers to rate and review carriers based on their performance. This helps to maintain quality standards and fosters accountability within the network.

6. Innovative Solutions: Uber Freight continually explores innovative solutions to improve efficiency and reliability in freight shipping. This includes leveraging technology such as machine learning and data analytics to optimize routing, reduce empty miles, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Uber Freight facilitates various types of shipments across different industries. Some of the common types of shipments include:

• Full truckload (FTL)
• Less than truckload (LTL)
• Dry van
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Specialized including LTL hazmat
• Intermodal
• International shipments

Freight class is based on the shipment’s density, stowability, handling, and liability, also known as NMFC. Uber Freight’s density calculator can help you calculate freight density and estimate the NMFC freight class.

You’ll get an estimate of your freight class when booking directly on the platform.

Uber Freight has a team of global transportation professionals that can help you improve overall international transportation efficiency, mitigate risks, and navigate cost reduction, landed cost analysis, tariff implications, customs duty and more. We leverage our leading-edge technology to provide shippers with a holistic view of their international freight. Services include:

• Global transportation management
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage and compliance
• Ocean and air freight
• Technology integration
• Procurement and benchmarking

Connect with an expert today to get a quote and learn about our international shipping services.

FTL pricing updates throughout the day to match the market rate while LTL pricing changes less frequently.

For dry van and reefer FTL shipments you can quote up to 14 days out. For flatbed FTL shipments, you can quote up to 7 days out. For LTL shipments, you can quote up to 30 days out.

Uber Freight has a strict vetting process for our carrier network. Carriers are required to sign up and complete onboarding prior to taking loads.

The platform is self-serve and easy to use. We offer instant quotes for FTL and LTL shipping along with 24/7 support, directly in the platform. Once you sign-up, you’ll receive a welcome packet providing more detailed information on how to use the platform.

We have a variety of shippers, from one-time loads to high volume shippers on our platform. The platform is designed so you can book as many loads as you need to.

You can use your credit card to pay for your shipments. Credit card payments will be charged when the carrier picks up the shipment and any additional fees (i.e., accessorial) that occur after pick up will be charged at invoicing. Our ACH payment terms are NET30.

We expect multi-stop to be available on a self-serve basis on the platform by the end of 2024. For a multi-stop quote, please reach out to shipper-support@uber.com.