Uber Freight is teaming up with WattEV, an electric trucking and charging infrastructure company, and CHEP, pallet and container pool company, to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California, using WattEV’s truck-as-a-service concept. WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting with pallet and container pool company CHEP.
This partnership marks Uber Freight’s first EV deployment. As the industry experiments with sustainable alternatives to complement traditional capacity, this pilot will provide valuable insight into the logistical complexities of electrifying freight transportation, according to Uber Freight’s announcement.
CHEP will be the first shipper to participate in the pilot, prioritizing electric capacity on the Southern California route. Combining Uber Freight's network with WattEV’s electric fleet, the pilot will allow CHEP to book, schedule, and complete loads, track status and load KPIs, and manage paperwork via the Uber Freight Platform.
