Uber Freight Cuts 80 Jobs While Hiring: Where Applicants Should Focus
Uber Freight announced about 80 job cuts on November 10 even as it reported nearly 300 openings. Here’s what the split signals—and how logistics applicants can target their search.
A company can announce job cuts and continue recruiting at the same time. Uber Freight’s November 10, 2026, restructuring illustrates why job seekers should look beyond a headline and check which functions are being reduced and which are still receiving investment.
For applicants, the distinction matters: a reduction in some roles does not by itself mean a company-wide hiring freeze. The reported figures offer a snapshot of Uber Freight’s staffing plans on that date—not a guarantee that any listed opening remains available.
What Uber Freight announced on November 10
FreightWaves reported on November 10, 2026, that Uber Freight planned to eliminate approximately 80 roles across several departments. The same report said the company had 290 open positions and had hired 55 people in the preceding 30 days.
Those figures describe the situation as reported on November 10, 2026; they should not be read as a current count of vacancies. Openings can change as hiring plans evolve, so applicants should check Uber Freight’s careers site for roles that are actually listed before deciding where to apply.
Why cuts and openings can happen at the same time
The company described the reductions as a move to simplify operations and remove overlapping responsibilities. At the same time, FreightWaves reported hiring activity in managed transportation, technology, and customer-facing operations. These developments point to a company-specific reallocation of roles, rather than a company-wide pause in recruiting.
For applicants, the practical approach is to match experience to the work named in the report. Highlight relevant customer-facing or logistics experience for operations and managed transportation roles, and show role-specific technical skills when applying for technology positions. This single company’s restructuring does not establish a broader hiring trend across the logistics sector.
What this means for logistics and tech applicants
Uber Freight’s November 10, 2026 restructuring is a reminder that job cuts and recruiting can happen at the same company. FreightWaves reported that Uber Freight cut 80 jobs while hiring nearly 300, with the company simplifying operations as it pursued growth. That does not mean every team has stopped hiring—or that every reported opening will remain available.
Treat the areas named in the report, including managed transportation and technology, as leads to investigate rather than guaranteed vacancies. Before applying, check Uber Freight’s careers site for a live posting and confirm that its location, qualifications, and responsibilities match your situation. If you are affected by cuts, use those areas to guide your search while also looking at other employers in logistics and technology.
How to tailor an application to the roles the company named
For managed transportation roles, bring relevant experience near the top of your resume: logistics operations, customer accounts, or transportation management systems. Be specific about the work you handled and your contribution to it, using only details you can substantiate.
For technology and client-facing support roles, give concrete examples of systems you supported, problems you resolved, and measurable customer or operational outcomes. Match your resume to the exact skills and qualifications in the live posting; do not add keywords or claim experience you cannot support.
What Job Seekers Should Do Next
- Check Uber Freight’s careers site for currently listed roles before applying.
- Use managed transportation and technology as search leads, not assumptions about open vacancies.
- Compare each posting’s qualifications with your experience and target the closest match.
- Highlight relevant logistics operations, customer account, or transportation management systems experience where applicable.
- For support and technology applications, describe systems, problems resolved, and verifiable outcomes.
- Keep searching beyond one employer, especially if you have been affected by a restructuring.
Sources
- Uber Freight cuts 80 jobs while hiring nearly 300 in growth push (FreightWaves, 2026-11-10)
- Uber Freight Careers (Uber Freight, 2026-11-12)
- Uber Freight Careers (Uber Freight, 2026-11-12)