Hot Freight Opinions: Reaction to Uber Freight acquiring Transplace

On Thursday, Uber Freight announced the acquisition of Transplace for $2.25 billion, a deal the companies say will “create one of the leading logistics technology platforms, with one of the largest and most comprehensive managed transportation and logistics networks in the world.”

We asked FreightWaves experts to provide us their Hot Freight Opinions (HFOs) on the deal:

Craig Fuller, founder and CEO

This is a monster deal in the FreightTech space and makes strategic sense for Uber Freight (NYSE:...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hot-freight-opinions-reaction-to-uber-freight-acquiring-transplace

The Daily Dash: Trucking’s place in electric vehicle expansion

The High Five

1.The Biden administration has confirmed that the trucking industry will be included in its electric vehicle expansion strategy and will be eligible for federal grants. John Gallagher’s story

2. Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal plan to begin an indefinite general strike on Monday after their union issued a 72-hour notice to employers. Nate Tabak with details

3. The former chief judge for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council in Montana was sentenced to six months in prison and...

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