Just a few weeks into 2024, a surprise ice storm brought traffic to a complete standstill amid the mountainous curves of Interstate 5 in southern Oregon. With no alternate routes available, thousands of vehicles driving up this major freight corridor were stranded in an isolated area for nearly 24 hours. Winter weather creates treacherous road…
Month: January 2024
By: Mazen Danaf, Staff Applied Scientist at Uber Freight We’re through the very earliest days of 2024, and so far the market is soft—consistent with the past year. In 2023, spot rates fell about 21% from their 2022 levels, and contract rates fell 15%. While stagnant demand was not good news to most shippers, it…
2023 was the year everyone joined the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner is calling it “peak hype,” AP referred to it as a public awakening, and AI scientist Fei Fei Lee says we’ve reached “an inflection point.” From panel discussions among the world’s most knowledgeable experts to casual dinner table discussions with family and…
As we bid farewell to 2023, the year that redefined our journey at Uber Freight, we reflect on 10 pivotal moments that encapsulate the essence of our transformative year. Deliver 2023 spotlighted the future of freight Our annual gathering brought together 300 of the world’s largest brands to exchange ideas and engage with the latest…