The damage to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria has been described, in a word, as "apocalyptic."

Trying to find an efficient way to get more loads? Sick of spending time filling out your schedule? Uber Freight may be worth a look.

Uber officially launched its freight business in May of 2017, beginning in the state of Texas. It was a logical move after Uber's acquisition of Ottomotto LLC (Otto) in 2016, a deal worth a reported $680 million.

The challenges truckers face every day are well known, from limited physical activity for hours on end to coping with stop-and-go traffic in construction zones. There's often the problem of finding a parking spot at day's end, too. Still, the freedom of the open road and the allure of self-employment are undeniable.

American trucking is in the midst of a strong growth trend, according to an article in logisticsmgmt.com.

American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials said they are pleased to see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety monitoring system substantiated many of the concerns ATA has raised about the program, according to the association.