Uberization & the Shifting Shipper/Carrier Relationship | Bill Driegert

In this episode, freight innovator Bill Driegert joins Chris Caplice to discuss how digital freight matchers like Uber Freight are shifting the traditional relationship between shippers, carriers, and drivers. Bill also explains the impact of increased visibility a la driver ratings and reviews as well as the benefits of a shared trailer pool like UberFreight’s Powerloop. Inam Iyoob then joins Chris to provide this week’s market update and rate forecast.

[02:47] In case you’re interested, here’s the 2016 Armstrong report about digital freight matching that Chris mentioned: https://www.3plogistics.com/product/digital-freight-matching-capturing-technology-based-efficiencies-trucking-industry/.

[10:51] To access Uber Freight’s 2019 Facility Insights Report, click here: https://businesses.uber.com/Facility-Ratings-Insight-Report-2019_Access.html.

[23:07] Learn more about Powerloop at Uber Freight here: https://www.uberfreight.com/blog/how-powerloop-helps-unlock-access-to-power-only-loads.