San Francisco-based Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, said today that it is rolling out a series of initiatives focused on supporting carriers and shippers, coupled with keeping essential goods moving, during what it called “uncertain times,” due to the coronavirus.
The freight industry is the lifeblood of the economy,” wrote Lior Ron, Head of Uber Freight, in a blog post, entitled Supporting the freight industry and keeping essential good moving. “That has never been more apparent than in today's uncertain environment. While the world increasingly turns toward sheltering in place and remote work, demand for essential goods has grown steeply, directly impacting the shippers and carriers who are on the frontlines of producing and delivering these goods.”
The Uber Freight executive explained that in this time of crisis Uber Freight remains committed to supporting its carriers and our shipper partners by providing 24/7 service and support, and keeping its operations running strong.
“Since March 13, the FMCSA has suspended federal hours-of-service regulations for operations engaged in emergency relief related to COVID-19,” he wrote. “In this time, Uber Freight has helped move nearly 4,000 relief loads including food, water and medical supplies and worked with nearly 2,000 facilities to update their site-specific operational requirements.”
Uber Freight’s initiatives focused on supporting and shippers during the coronavirus pandemic, include:
Ron concluded the blog post, writing: “As we navigate this challenging time together as an industry, we will continue to look for ways to support the many businesses that keep supply chains running smoothly and our community stores stocked.”