Uber Freight Launches New Carrier Fuel Card
Uber Freight unveiled a new fuel card to help carriers with on-the-road purchases, the company announced April 27.
May 1, 2023Uber Considering Spinning Off Freight Logistics Division
Uber Technologies Inc. is exploring whether to spin off its Uber Freight logistics arm in a sale or as a separate publicly traded company to streamline its focus on ride hailing and food delivery, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 9, 2023Uber Freight Launches First Electric Truck Pilot With WattEV
Uber Freight announced it is partnering with electric mobility company WattEV and shipping specialist CHEP on a pilot program to deploy EVs on select routes in Southern California.
Uber Freight, Aurora, Veritiv Partner in Texas AV Pilot
Uber Freight and self-driving technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. announced they are deepening their existing partnership in Texas by autonomously hauling freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and El Paso for packing solutions distributor Veritiv Corp.
December 2, 2022Uber Freight, Waymo Via Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking
Uber Freight and Waymo Via have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to marry Uber’s freight marketplace with Waymo’s automated truck technology, the companies announced June 7.
Aurora, Uber Freight Collaborate on Texas Pilot
Autonomous vehicle technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. will launch a pilot program with Uber Freight to move goods in Texas.
Uber Freight Completes Acquisition of Transplace
Uber Freight announced Nov. 15 that it has completed its acquisition of the managed transportation and logistics network company Transplace from TPG Capital.
November 15, 2021Uber Freight to Acquire Logistics Firm Transplace for $2.25 Billion
Uber Technologies Inc.’s freight business will acquire logistics technology firm Transplace from TPG Capital for $2.25 billion, the company announced July 22.
Uber Freight Announces LTL Expansion
Uber Freight has expanded beyond truckload services and is now also offering shippers options for less-than-truckload, the company announced July 15.
Uber Freight Expands Procurement Options With Market Access
Uber Freight has launched a new procurement channel that enables shippers to source capacity directly over its freight marketplace.