Uber Freight

Partnership at scale looks different. It’s not just about moving freight. It’s about building a more connected network that can support shifting demand, multiple modes, and long-term growth. Here’s how that shows up in practice with Samsung Electronics America: “Uber Freight has evolved from a capacity provider into a true strategic partner—consistently delivering cutting-edge, innovative solutions across our network. From intermodal and dedicated operations to overseas support, they act as a seamless extension of our team. Together, we’ve scaled critical parts of our supply chain, and we’re excited about what we’ll continue to build next.” Matt Do, Director of Transportation, Samsung Electronics America See how we support strategic capacity at scale: https://lnkd.in/g4q6uBDN

When did your logistics provider last run a full network analysis on your freight? If you don't have a clear answer, you're probably leaving money on the table. Most hybrid managed transportation setups limit what a provider can actually do. While the provider manages execution, the shipper controls routing and mode decisions. That creates a gap between what the provider knows and what they can act on. Multi-shipper network analysis closes that gap and surfaces specific actions to recover value across consolidation, mode optimization, and lane-level rate benchmarking. To learn more about how a multi-shipper network analysis can reveal hidden value, check out our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eG9dqvKV

Shipment sizes are shrinking and more freight is moving across shared-capacity modes. The economics that once made full truckload the default are shifting, and networks designed around a single mode are absorbing the cost of that mismatch. The shippers managing this transition most effectively are running FTL, LTL, intermodal, and spot as one connected system. Here's what that looks like across three layers: 1. Strategic layer: Establish the framework. Annual bid events, core carrier selection, and high-level mode mix set the foundation. This is where long-term cost and service targets get locked in and where the parameters for every decision that follows are defined. 2. Tactical layer: Adjust as conditions shift. Quarterly or monthly lane adjustments based on volume changes and performance data keep the network calibrated between strategic events. This is where mode eligibility gets reassessed and where lane-level corrections compound into network-wide savings. 3. Operational layer: Execute in real time. Spot coverage, re-routing, mode shifts, and service recovery happen at this layer. But in a connected network, those decisions draw on the strategic and tactical framework above rather than starting from scratch each time. When these layers work together, shippers can flex between FTL, LTL, intermodal, and spot as conditions change without losing control of cost or service. Read more about how shippers are putting these strategies into practice in the new logistics playbook for 2026: https://lnkd.in/gnygaTjD

Interested in learning more about the current challenges and opportunities in cross-border transportation and logistics? Join Uber Freight's Cesar Garcia, Head of Commercial in Mexico, and other industry leaders for a webinar on April 13th at 2pm. They'll provide practical insights to manage cross-border operations and turn disruption into opportunity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9q7Zmhx

Uber Freight was named to the 2026 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Providers by Inbound Logistics. This is a reflection of the work happening across the network to help shippers run more efficient, connected supply chains in 2026 and beyond. Full list here: https://lnkd.in/gFwBX88Y

Fuel prices are surging, and shippers can no longer simply pass along costs. The question now is: How do you structurally use less fuel while protecting yourself from overpaying during volatility? At Uber Freight, we connect data, capacity, and execution across our network to better identify options as conditions change. Here's what we're recommending to customers right now: 1) Shift the right lanes to intermodal to reduce costs and cut emissions. 2) Separate fuel from linehaul and enforce a fuel matrix. 3) Increase trailer utilization to reduce fewer half-empty loads. 4) Design for consolidation, not just speed. 5) Engineer out empty and waste miles that add unnecessary costs. 6) Evaluate low-emissions and EV options where it makes sense. 7) Use data to continuously rebalance your mode mix and utilization strategy. Learn more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g-9ViAmn

Logistics teams have spent years investing in TMS platforms and visibility tools. While those investments have improved tracking and planning, many teams are still struggling to unlock their full value. Uber Freight's work across hundreds of shipper operations has shown that the challenge isn't the tech, it's how companies are evolving alongside it. That's where a transportation maturity model comes in. It helps teams cut through complexity, identify where they're stalling, and understand exactly what it takes to move from reactive execution to a fully orchestrated network. Curious what stage your network is in and how to move forward? Read our blog: https://lnkd.in/eKaU3dgQ

Somewhere between the last bid cycle and the next, costs are already moving. Rates drift by lane, accessorial charges accumulate, and network conditions shift. For teams still relying on annual events to drive cost reduction, that gap is expensive. The highest-performing networks treat cost removal as a continuous discipline. In practice, that means: 1. Prioritize fast-moving levers. Lane, region, and mode adjustments can deliver measurable impact in 45–60 days, creating near-term relief while longer-term strategies take hold. 2. Operate at the point of change. Network-wide strategies take time. Granular analysis pinpoints where cost and service have drifted, enabling targeted, immediate action. 3. Build compounding gains into the system. Small, precise adjustments—paired with structural moves like mode mix or carrier strategy—turn cost reduction from a periodic exercise into an operating rhythm. Over time, networks that remove cost continuously build a structural advantage over those that address it once a year.  More to come next week on what this looks like in the 2026 logistics playbook.

A retailer was running 20 inbound trucks per week. After aggregating freight with other suppliers in the same region, that number dropped to 15, while delivery frequency increased from 3 times per week to 5. That's the network density effect. When freight from multiple shippers moves through the same corridors, patterns emerge that a single shipper's data can't surface. Those patterns translate into real structural changes that reduce costs and improve service. Read more about the power of multi-shipper networks in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gmDdmUKf

The end of the quarter is coming up fast, making now the perfect time to plan for what comes next. In our Q1 Market Update, we break down the latest market data and share practical steps shippers can take to navigate disruptions and build a more flexible, resilient network. Watch the replay to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDBp94pi