By: Mudit Gupta, Sr. Data Scientist; Mohit Gulla, Applied Scientist; and Angelo Mancini, Applied Science Manager Will my load arrive on time? In the logistics industry, understanding when a load is running late is fundamental to mitigating poor service outcomes. Given advance notice, Uber Freight can work with the carrier and shipper to mitigate the…
Year: 2023
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…
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…
Supply chain optimization is the name of the game in 2023. Even as freight rates are stable, inflationary pressures still remain in warehousing and labor. US storage prices are now up 1.4% month-over-month and 11% year-over-year, while LTL carrier rates are projected to increase this year. Pair this with a volatile market, concerns about long-term…
Regardless of a shipper’s size, budget, or industry, having a transportation strategy that prioritizes high-quality service and cost savings equally is vital to remain profitable in today’s market. Shippers might think you have to choose between one or the other—but with a managed transportation service partner, you don’t have to. Working with a team of…
LTL freight shipping – get an instant quote Uber Freight’s LTL solution offers shippers a simple and flexible way to move loads, reduce freight costs, and create, view, and pay for shipments all from one single platform. Shippers can also receive instant quotes from our deep network of third-party carriers with transparent pricing. Seamless LTL…
“The right combination of automation and tailored service” – Head of Brokerage Todd Souder’s bold vision for the modern brokerage With unpredictability being the new normal, it’s more important than ever that shippers and carriers have the right tools and expertise at their disposal. And while automation has still radically transformed the brokerage model, streamlining…
Market update: Key Q2 2023 insights for shippers and carriers Following a soft market in Q1, weak demand and increased supply have persisted into Q2. In fact, trucking employment remained on the rise, with a 4.7% Y/Y increase in March, widening the gap between supply and demand. Consumer spending has also fell in February and…
The Scheduling Standards Consortium adds collaborators and reveals 2023 milestones The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) announced the addition of seven new collaborators to the industry-led effort focused on the development and promotion of an open API standard for scheduling in the logistics and transportation industry. The new collaborators are Arrive Logistics, Blue Yonder, Coyote Logistics,…