Speakers
Daniel L. Fulkerson, Attorney, Lorance & Thompson, P.C.
Daniel "Dan" Fulkerson is an attorney with Lorance & Thompson, P.C., Houston, TX, who specializes in transportation issues, U.S. Customs regulations and international trade. Dan's practice includes corporate representation, commercial disputes and transportation law. Prior to his legal career Dan earned his Customs Brokers license working in international freight forwarding, warehousing, insurance and logistics services. Dan is a graduate of the University of Tulsa Law School where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Tulsa Journal of Comparative and International Law.
Brad Gregory, Director, Software Alliances, SMC³
Brad Gregory is director of the SMC³ software alliance program, developing relationships and partnerships with supply chain technology providers, as well as major shipper, carrier and third party provider accounts. With more than 25 years experience in LTL transportation, supply chain logistics and technology, Gregory is a regular speaker at software alliance user group meetings, educating the participants in LTL operations, costing and rating practices.
Don Newell, National Motor Freight Tarriff Association
Don Newell joined the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.(NMFTA)in 2004, where he developed and implemented their Weighing & Research Educational Programs. His 34 years experience in the LTL industry include 28 years with a major national LTL carrier. Newell is a member of the Commodity Classification Standards Board and is an expert in providing classification interpretations to shippers, 3PLs and carriers.
Danny B. Slaton, Senior Vice President, Business Development, SMC³
Danny Slaton is senior vice president of business development at SMC3. With more than 20 years of experience communicating with carriers, shippers, logistics providers and technology developers, he is regularly sought out for insight on issues surrounding transportation pricing. His areas of expertise include LTL benchmarking and pricing dynamics, supply chain operational practices and the role of technology and 3PLs within the transportation industry.
Will Taylor, Director of Operations, Averitt Express
Will Taylor is director of operations for Averitt Express, where he spent the first 10 years of his career as an engineering leader. He is a 13-year veteran of the transportation industry, with expertise in operations, engineering and technology. His industry experience includes optimization of line haul and scheduling operations, improvement of cross-dock systems and implementation of onboard computers for Averitt’s entire fleet.