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Uber Freight cuts 40-50 jobs for sustainable growth, affecting legacy Transplace employees.
Uber Freight, a digital brokerage firm, has recently made a significant workforce reduction as part of its strategy for sustainable growth. The company says the decision aims to optimize the team for enhanced operational efficiency and long-term success.
Details of the Layoffs
The layoffs were executed via one-on-one Zoom calls, following a mishap where employees prematurely received separation agreements via email. This incident caused considerable panic among the staff. The affected employees, including those from the recently acquired Transplace, were informed about their termination shortly after receiving the misleading communication.
Previous Layoffs and Industry Context
Uber Freight's job cuts are not isolated. The company experienced similar workforce reductions in 2023, including cutting around 150 jobs in its digital brokerage arm and 50 employees in July. The news follows the recent shutdown of Convoy, Uber Freight's largest competitor, highlighting the challenges faced in the digital freight brokerage industry during the current freight recession.
Industry Reaction on LinkedIn
The recent layoffs at Uber Freight, while a part of strategic business planning, have raised important questions about employee treatment and the true meaning of sustainable growth.
Source: FreightWaves / LinkedIn
C.H. Robinson urges Supreme Court to affirm federal preemption of state negligent selection claims, reinforcing protections for brokers under the F4A.
Cargo theft is rising, and phone scams are getting smarter. Fox Logistics shares how WireBee helped them auto-block risky calls, boost visibility, and keep high-risk freight secure, without sacrificing speed or service.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
Logistics companies using outsourced talent for billing, compliance, and dispatch are scaling smarter, without bloated overhead or hiring delays.
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