Seeking open road, Uber sets sights on trucking business

Uber is in it for the long haul.The ride-hailing company on Thursday announced a new application that matches shippers with truck owners."Just tap a button and instantly book the loads you want to haul," Uber said in an announcement. "And, thanks to upfront pricing you'll always know how much you'll get paid." The app, called Uber Freight, is available free of charge.Uber's pitch to potential carriers is similar to the one it makes to car owners for its popular ride-hailing service, which has sp