Key facts
- Founded 2017 · headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Publicly traded — via Uber: NYSE UBER
- 95,000+ FTL carriers; 150+ LTL carriers carriers in network
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-987790)
- #4 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2024)
- Gross revenue: $5.14B per Transport Topics 2024
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is the freight brokerage subsidiary of Uber Technologies, launched in 2017 to apply Uber's digital marketplace model to trucking. The platform provides instant pricing and booking for FTL and LTL freight, connecting shippers with 95,000+ vetted FTL carriers and 150+ LTL carriers. In 2021, Uber Freight acquired Transplace — a major managed transportation TMS provider — adding $20 billion in freight under management and significantly expanding its enterprise shipper base.
Uber Freight's primary differentiator is its technology-first approach: shippers receive real-time market pricing on FTL and LTL within the same platform, with instant booking and digital carrier matching rather than broker-mediated negotiation. The platform reached breakeven profitability in Q4 2024 after sustained investment in carrier network and technology. Uber Freight serves approximately 30% of Fortune 500 companies, primarily in manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce.
For shippers, Uber Freight's strongest use cases are FTL dry van, reefer, and LTL on domestic US lanes where its real-time pricing and digital transparency provide clear rate benchmarking. The platform does not currently offer cross-border Mexico or Canada service, air freight, ocean freight, or managed transportation as standalone brokerage services (though Transplace customers have TMS-based managed transportation). Shippers needing a simple, technology-first platform with price transparency will find Uber Freight compelling.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states; no confirmed cross-border Mexico or Canada service
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Real-time FTL and LTL pricing in a single platform — instant market rate transparency
- Transplace acquisition adds enterprise-grade managed transportation TMS capabilities
- Strong digital carrier matching with 95,000+ vetted FTL carriers across all 48 states
- Instant booking — no back-and-forth with a broker rep; automated confirmation
- G2 rating of 4.6/5 from shipper users (50+ reviews) — strong platform experience
- No confirmed cross-border Mexico or Canada service — domestic US only
- No air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, or managed transportation as standalone brokerage
- Driver cancellations and late/early arrival complaints from some shippers on appointment-sensitive freight
- As a subsidiary, Uber Freight's financial commitment to freight depends on Uber's overall corporate priorities
- Carrier network (95,000 FTL) smaller than top traditional brokers like TQL (110,000) or CHR (85,000+)
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FAQ
Is Uber Freight licensed and bonded?
Per FMCSA public records, Uber Freight LLC holds active broker authority (MC-987790 / USDOT 2926893) with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Always confirm current status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.
What types of freight does Uber Freight move?
Per Transport Topics' Top 100 report, Uber Freight primarily brokers dry van TL, refrigerated/reefer, and LTL. Intermodal, flatbed, and expedited are also active. The platform significantly expanded LTL coverage in 2024 and now offers instant quoting for both FTL and LTL within the same interface.
How do Uber Freight's rates compare to other brokers?
Uber Freight uses real-time dynamic pricing that reflects current market conditions, making it one of the most transparent brokers for rate benchmarking. Its 16.8% net margin (per Transport Topics 2024) is below the large traditional broker average. Use ShipperGuide to compare Uber Freight rates against 50+ brokers instantly, for free.