Schedule

Day 1 - Monday, Nov 10th
12:00 PM

Doors Open

Grab a coffee and mingle with the ULTL community. We start at 13:00 sharp.

13:00 - 13:15

The Spark: Ignigting ULTL V

Curtis Garrett will kick off ULTL V and set the tone and expectations for the event. We'll also go around the room for a quick introduction of all attendees.

Curtis Garrett
13:15 - 14:30

Technically tech: Panel

Join us for a live, collaborative, 'verbal hackathon' where Lance Healy, Raymond Jurado, and Elliot Brazil digest and whiteboard out some real, relevant tech scenarios that come up in the day to day for companies in LTL.

Lance Healy
Elliot Brazil
Raymond Jurado
14:45 - 15:45

Navigating cross-border ltl

Richard Kunow examines the evolving state of cross-border LTL as economic softness, tariff volatility, customs bottlenecks, and technology reshape freight patterns between the U.S. and Canada.

Richard Kunow
16:00 - 17:00

Keynote - Dave ross

From Wall Street to the C-suite, Dave Ross has seen the industry from every angle. With 15 years guiding transportation research at Stifel, executive strategy leadership at a $2B+ 3PL, and now shaping the future of a top LTL carrier, he offers unparalleled insight into the forces reshaping freight. Expect an expansive conversation that connects the dots between capital markets, brokers, and carriers, and what it means for the future of LTL.

Dave Ross
Keynote
17:00 - 20:00

ULTL Group Dinner

Let’s move from strategy to supper. No name tags, no
slide decks - just great food and real conversation brought to you by G2 Mint at High Point’s premier Earl’s Landing restaurant.

EVERYONE!
20:00 - Whenever

ULTL Happy hour

Drinks, conversations, and connections. Happy Hour at The Dive Bar is the perfect chance to recharge, swap insights, and make new industry friends. Brought to you by Lighthouz AI!

EVERYONE!
Lighthouz AI
Day 2 - Tuesday, November 11th
08:00 - 09:00

Pre-Game

Doors open, conversations open. Breakfast and
coffee served. Fuel up for a full day of LTL IQ
expansion.

09:00 - 10:00

Optimization: Live case study

As networks grow more complex, optimization becomes the key to unlocking profitable growth. This live case study features a behind the scenes look at how Sun Logistics has implemented cutting edge technology to improve dock efficiency.

Geoffrey Milsom
Ben Wiesen
Nathaniel Klein
10:15 - 11:15

optimization: Panel

Every shipment, terminal, and decision is a puzzle piece. Mike Campese will unpack how optimization helps the LTL industry put the pieces together for smarter results.

Mike Campese
Sam Ralat
11:30 - 12:30

Optimization: live case study

From routing and pricing to terminal operations and tech adoption, optimization drives competitive advantage. Optym's Kory Harb, along with SAIA's Brandon Chancellor  will illuminate a 360° view on how SAIA is redefining efficiency in LTL.

Kory Harb
Brandon Chancellor
12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

Unplug and refuel – lunch & refreshments provided on site.

13:30 - 14:15

Growth: Chess vs. checkers

Justin Smith breaks down what real growth looks like when you're balancing product, people, and P&L.

Justin Smith
14:30 - 15:30

Growth: panel

In a market full of disruption and opportunity, growth is the true differentiator. Curtis Garrett, Michelle Wybraniec and James Ward explore the diverse RFP strategies industry leaders are using to drive sustainable growth while avoiding the pitfalls of overextension.

Curtis Garrett
Michelle Wybraniec
James Ward
15:45 - 16:45

Fireside chat

Candid insights are a staple of ULTL events. Mike Campese sits down with AAA Cooper CEO Charlie Prickett to unpack recent strides in network expansion and dive into the real work of integration: service standards, culture, and change leadership. We'll hear how Charlie and his team have navigated scale without losing touch with the customer.

Charlie Prickett
Mike Campese
16:45 - 17:00

debrief

Closing remarks and group photo.

18:00 - Whenever

ultl Happy hour

Keeping the LTL energy flowing at the ShipTest Happy Hour, next door to Congdon Yards at Stock + Grain.

EVERYONE!

Speakers

Renowned speakers from top LTL carriers, 3PLs, tech and services providers who will lead us through various panels and discussions.

Lance Healy
CEO at FreightFacts
Michael Campese
Chief Business Officer at The DDC Group
Charlie Prickett
President & Chief Executive Officer at AAA Cooper
Sam Ralat
Director of Customer Success at Estes Express Lines
Dave Ross
EVP at RoadRunner [KEYNOTE]
Ben Wiesen
CEO at CLI, Inc.
Geoffrey Milsom
Partner at Forerunners Consulting
Nathaniel Klein
COO at Sun Logistics
Kory Harb
Sr. Director of Product Management at Optym
Curtis Garrett
Founder at rateHero and ULTL
Elliot Brazil
Chief Product Officer at rateHero and ShipTest
Justin Smith
President at Boost Transport
Michelle Wybraniec
Director of Pricing & Carrier Relations at Kuehne+Nagel
James Ward
VP of Corporate Sales at Ward Transport & Logistics Corp.
Richard Kunow
President at Polaris Transport
Brandon Chancellor
Product Manager at SAIA, Inc.
Raymond Jurado
Data Warehouse Engineer at AFS Logistics

Equipping the world’s LTL companies

Our event is proudly sponsored & attended by leading LTL companies committed to supporting the LTL community.

Event Highlight: The ULTL Group Dinner!

For ULTL V: earl's Landing in High point, NC

Testimonials

A new paradigm shift is taking shape in LTL - one where success is collaborative and fueled by shared goals, connectivity, and creativity. I've never seen so much love in this space!
Liz Ward
Community Advocate and Advisor
This week at ULTL III was truly enlightening. Industry challenges were thoroughly discussed, sparking insightful conversations among transportation and logistics leaders.
Jan Jones
The DDC Group
Great event, great venues, great sessions, great hosts and coordinators, great speakers, great attendees. Simply great.
Scooter Sayers
Cubiscan