With freight demand having significantly slowed down over the course of 2023, shippers now have more flexibility of choice than ever. In an advantageous market with access to more competitive, low-cost carrier options, LTL vs. FTL may not seem like such a tough decision today. But Yellow’s recent bankruptcy filing—which eliminated most of the nation’s…
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Taking shipping logistics in a new direction
Bill McDermott has seen his fair share of fraud in the transportation industry. He spent a decade working as an investigator for FedEx, and then worked complex criminal investigations at the FBI for over 20 years. Now, as Uber Freight’s Senior Investigator and resident expert, he helps ensure shippers are well-protected against financial risk and…
The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s peak season for shippers. For most people, that calls to mind visions of retail: the Black Friday frenzy and Cyber Monday shopping. But the holidays are also peak season for food banks. The pandemic and skyrocketing food prices have increased demand for food banks over…
After years of freight market disruption, 2023 has been a moment for shippers to take a breath and revisit their supply chain strategies. But today’s soft market will inevitably turn heading into 2024—which means the time is now to build a proactive and predictive logistics strategy, using next-generation technology as a co-pilot. The potential of…
Transportation performance has one of the largest impacts on overall business outcomes but is also one of its most complex functions. It relies on the seamless orchestration of a multitude of fragmented decisions and actors within an ever changing market. To make the right business-critical decisions, shippers must keep tabs on evolving trends while distilling…
Uber Freight doubles down on enterprise technology, unveils next generation product roadmap with AI-powered logistics Today at Deliver, Uber Freight’s annual customer conference that hosts nearly 300 of the world’s largest shippers, the company announced the most comprehensive evolution of its logistics technologies designed to power the global movement of goods. The news comes nearly…
Ushering in a new era of simplicity and usability with the upgraded Uber Freight TMS If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that we’ve entered into a new era in logistics. The demands of a volatile market and the increasing complexity of globalized supply chains have strained legacy transportation systems. More than…
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…
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…