Trying to find an efficient way to get more loads? Sick of spending time filling out your schedule? Uber Freight may be worth a look.

Uber officially launched its freight business in May of 2017, beginning in the state of Texas. It was a logical move after Uber's acquisition of Ottomotto LLC (Otto) in 2016, a deal worth a reported $680 million.

The challenges truckers face every day are well known, from limited physical activity for hours on end to coping with stop-and-go traffic in construction zones. There's often the problem of finding a parking spot at day's end, too. Still, the freedom of the open road and the allure of self-employment are undeniable.

American trucking is in the midst of a strong growth trend, according to an article in logisticsmgmt.com.

American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials said they are pleased to see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety monitoring system substantiated many of the concerns ATA has raised about the program, according to the association.

East Coast ports undergoing new infrastructure investments will soon accommodate some of the world's largest cargo ships moving through the Panama Canal.