Uber Freight vs. Stream Logistics

It’s true. In the world of freight, you have options. This is not unlike any other industry where you can choose between companies, products, or services based on what you need and the best choice out there to provide it.

When selecting a logistics partner, it’s important to know what you’ll need from them—and if they can deliver the solution you need at a quality-level that aligns with your brand.

After all, your hard-earned reputation is on the line. There’s a lot at stake. So, selecting the right logistics partner is mission-critical. 

In this post, you will learn the key differences between Uber Freight and Stream Logistics so you can make an informed decision when it comes to your most important projects and High Stakes Freight.

Uber Freight

A to B Shipping

If you’re considering a service like Uber Freight, be sure that you’re only looking for simple A to B freight shipping, nothing more. Uber Freight does not offer logistics and freight project management, so you’ll need to prepare for separate communications, schedules, and organization when it comes to managing your project with a disconnected Uber Freight driver (or drivers). 

If your project requires multiple freight shipments that absolutely must be on-time, in sequence, and intact, this could get tough when working with a freight carrier that specializes in simple, one-off shipments. 

If your project plan requires more than just simple A to B freight shipping, look elsewhere. 

Inconsistent Carriers/Drivers

Depending on the value of your freight and the quality of your brand, consistent service may be extremely important in order to maintain your reputation and satisfy your clients. If you’re simply moving routine freight (see the difference between High Stakes Freight and Routine Freight here), a simple A to B freight carrier may do the job. But if there’s a lot on the line and risk involved for you personally and professionally, including financial costs, timeline delays, reputational damage, and lost customers, the inconsistent service due to random carriers and drivers could permanently damage your client relationships.

Working with Uber Freight is like a box of chocolates: You never know what you’re going to get. After all, they have 15,000 carrier partners! How can you be sure they’re all at the quality-level you’d require from an extended team representing your brand? That’s a risk that some are unwilling and unable to take if they have High Stakes Freight. 

If service and consistency aren’t priority in your supply chain, Uber Freight may be right for you. But if you need consistent service, find a logistics partner that has quality, highly-curated, freight carriers that can consistently get the job done. That way, you know exactly what you’ll get, every single time.

Stream Logistics

Logistics Project Management

Unlike Uber Freight, Stream Logistics is able to fully manage logistic projects and the unique types of freight found commonly in construction projects. 

We created a collaborative, 6-step formula for managing even the most complex projects, then proved its reliability time and time again, creating raving clients along the way. 

The 6 steps are:

1. Gather the Project Details
2. Create a Custom Digital Proposal
3. Conduct a Site Survey
4. Kick-Off Call
5. Site Assistance 
6. Communication and Flow

Instead of simply moving routine freight from A to B, our logistics project management team supports our clients from A to Z through every vital component of their project. If this is what you need to make your next project or supply chain a stress-free success, you can count on Stream Logistics to make it happen.

To learn more about our High Stakes Freight project management formula, check out our blog post all about it here. 

Carrier Partnerships

Instead of pulling random carriers from a massive pool to move your precious cargo, we have carefully curated and cultivated our carrier partnerships so we can leverage their abilities and custom-match them to your exact needs. 

With Stream Logistics, you can rest assured that you’ll be value-aligned with your carrier, on the same mission to provide top-of-the-line service, and the capacity for freight with unique constraints will be secured way ahead of time—no surprises. 

Clearly, we take our carrier partnerships seriously. We understand that our carriers are representatives of our brand, just like your logistics partner will be a representative of yours. 

And we don’t take that responsibility lightly. 

Consistency and great service are two of our values, which means each of our carrier partners are filtered accordingly to ensure alignment. That way, we can unite behind your goal and confidently ensure your project’s overall success.

Customer Service

At Stream Logistics, top-of-the-line customer service is standard. Our clients enjoy immediate support, quick answers, and freight solutions to any challenges. Whereas other, big-box, freight providers may provide generic, call-center support, we offer personalized support and direct access to an account, project manager, or logistics experts for immediate assistance. No infinity-looping automated phone system. No robots. 

If you’ve determined that Stream Logistics may be right for your next High Stakes Freight project, connect with us!