Virtual trucking carrier CloudTrucks has teamed up with Uber Freight and COOP by Ryder to help qualifying Uber rideshare drivers break into the freight industry.
The partnership, launched three weeks ago, comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has decimated Uber’s rideshare business, putting thousands of drivers out of work. The coronavirus lockdowns have also led to a surge in demand for essential items like food and medical supplies.
“Truck drivers are the backbone of our economy, and communities are...