November 10-11th, 2025
High Point, NC

ULTL LIVE V

Congdon Yards, High POint, NC

Join us at ULTL LIVE - for 2 days of intensive LTL discussion, learning, sharing, and relationship building.

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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

capacity: Panel

Capacity is one of the most critical variables in LTL. This conversation unpacks how capacity constraints shape pricing, service, and strategy across the LTL ecosystem.

14:45 - 15:45

Capacity: Presentation

From driver availability to network optimization, capacity defines the future of LTL. Get an inside look at how capacity is managed in today's LTL market and what it means for shippers, brokers, and carriers navigating supply & demand.

16:00 - 17:00

Keynote

This event's keynote brings everyone in the room onto the same page. By framing the biggest questions and opportunities in LTL today, it sets the stage for the conversations, debates, and connections that will unfold throughout ULTL V.

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 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.

EVERYONE!
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: PResentation

As networks grow more complex, optimization becomes the key to unlocking profitable growth. This session highlights emerging strategies and tools driving the next wave of LTL efficiency.

10:15 - 11:15

optimization: Panel

Every shipment, terminal, and decision is a puzzle piece. This conversation unpacks how optimization helps the LTL industry put the pieces together for smarter results.

11:30 - 12:30

Optimization: live case study

From routing and pricing to terminal operations and tech adoption, optimization drives competitive advantage. This live case study delivers a 360° view on how different players are redefining efficiency in LTL.

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

Unplug and refuel – lunch & refreshments provided on site.

13:30 - 14:15

Growth: presentation

Todd Fain with Reconex will guide us through selling LTL services to shippers as a 3PL. It's more than just savings - you can bet on that!

14:30 - 15:30

Growth: panel

In a market full of disruption and opportunity, growth is the true differentiator. This panel explores the diverse strategies industry leaders are using to drive sustainable growth while avoiding the pitfalls of overextension.

15:45 - 16:45

Interactive: battle of ideas

Every question has more than one side. This new ULTL V session format invites the audience to vote, listen, and re-vote as industry leaders present opposing views on the most pressing scenarios in LTL.

16:45 - 17:00

debrief

Closing remarks and group photo.

18:00 - Whenever

ultl Happy hour

Keeping the LTL energy flowing, 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
Curtis Garrett
Founder & CEO at rateHero and ULTL
Todd Fain
President at Reconex
Kory Harb
Sr. Director of Product Management at Optym

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