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…
Month: May 2025
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…
2025 is shaping up to be a big year of momentum for carriers on the Uber Freight platform. We’re rolling out new tools and enhancements designed hand-in-hand with carriers of all sizes to help them discover new opportunities, deepen lasting relationships, and grow their business. Here’s a look at what’s new across Uber Freight Exchange:…
From the approximately 30,000 parts in the average car, ranging from basic fasteners to sophisticated computer chips, the automotive supply chain is highly intricate. Production of those parts can be spread across multiple regions, and they have to travel a highly complex and interconnected supply chain. With the demand of just-in-time (JIT) production, these parts…
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…
At Uber Freight, our focus is to create the most connected, intelligent, and efficient logistics network in the world—and autonomous trucking is a cornerstone of that vision. Together with Aurora, we’re proud to celebrate a groundbreaking milestone: Since April, Aurora’s self-driving trucks have been completing roundtrip hauls between Dallas and Houston, delivering live, commercial freight…