--- title: "Uber Freight Cuts Roughly 80 Roles in Organizational Restructuring" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/uber-freight-layoffs-80-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-11T13:30:13.000Z" modified: "2026-11-11T13:30:13.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Shipping Industry](/blog/tag/shipping-industry)[Technology](/blog/tag/technology) # Uber Freight Cuts Roughly 80 Roles in Organizational Restructuring Uber Freight is eliminating roughly 80 roles across its business while continuing to hire in managed transportation and customer support. 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The announcement described cuts across the business. At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Roles Are Being Eliminated? In the internal memo, the chief executive wrote, [“As a result, we are eliminating roughly 80 roles across the business today.”](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push) The scale of the restructuring is [approximately 1.6% to 1.7% of Uber Freight’s workforce](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). For employees navigating the announcement, the immediate support includes [severance and transition assistance, with managers conducting individual meetings with those impacted](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). ## Why Is the Business Restructuring? The reductions [are aimed at simplifying operations, eliminating overlapping responsibilities and improving organizational efficiency](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). The organizational changes include [reducing management layers, eliminating duplicate responsibilities and shifting certain functions between departments, including operations and marketplace teams](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). The company [characterized the layoffs as operational adjustments rather than a response to broader freight market conditions](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). ## Where Is Hiring Continuing? For job seekers assessing openings alongside the restructuring, [Uber Freight has 290 open positions and hired 55 employees over the past 30 days](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). [Much of the hiring is concentrated in Uber Freight’s managed transportation business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). Customer support is another area of expansion: [Uber Freight recently added 18 employees to that team and has several additional openings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Request written details about your separation terms, benefits and transition support before signing any documents. - Save permitted copies of employment records and work samples without retaining confidential information. - Update your resume to emphasize transferable skills, responsibilities and measurable accomplishments. - Ask trusted contacts for references and identify openings that match your experience and preferred working arrangements. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: Are More Layoffs Announced? A: The company indicated that [the approximately 80 job reductions represent its currently planned workforce adjustments, with no additional rounds announced](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push). ### Q: What Support Is Available to Affected Employees? A: [The company said affected employees are receiving severance and transition assistance, with managers conducting individual meetings with those impacted.](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-cuts-80-jobs-while-hiring-nearly-300-in-growth-push) Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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