30 Years of Moving Freight the Right Way
Ultra Logistics has been operating with documented carrier vetting, strict compliance procedures, and transparent operations for 30 years. While the freight industry adapts to new legal standards, our process has remained the same—protecting our customers on every shipment.
From a family trucking legacy to a national logistics provider.
The Carretta family legacy begins
A transportation heritage takes root as the Carretta family starts building the trucking expertise that will span generations.
Decades of trucking heritage
Decades of hands-on trucking — no brokerage was being done until 1996. Today, that experience delivers reliable Full Truckload, Vans, Reefers, Flatbeds, Intermodal, and Expedited services with no compromise on service.
Ultra Logistics is founded
Ultra brings documented carrier vetting and compliance-first operations to modern freight brokerage.
A national Fortune 500 provider
Ultra serves Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 customers nationwide with modern technology, 24/7 operations, and a fully vetted carrier network.
The Carretta family legacy begins
30 years of scale and discipline.
Trust, engineered into every shipment.
Zero-Tolerance Carrier Vetting
Every carrier is verified before hauling freight.
- FMCSA Authority Verification
- Insurance Verification
- Safety Screening
- Continuous Monitoring
Documented Compliance
Every shipment follows standardized, auditable procedures from dispatch through delivery.
- Standard operating procedures
- Audit-ready records
- End-to-end documentation
24/7 Shipment Visibility
Real-time shipment monitoring, proactive communication, and around-the-clock operations support.
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Proactive exception alerts
- 24/7 dispatch support
Long-Term Carrier Relationships
We work with proven carrier partners whose safety, performance, and reliability have been built over years—not one-time transactions.
- Proven performance history
- Consistent capacity
- Reliability over years
Tap a strength to see how it works.
We optimize routing, mode selection, and carrier procurement to remove unnecessary transportation costs—without sacrificing service. Our $75M+ managed spend gives shippers leverage and transparency on every lane.
Responsive. Accountable. Proactive.
In every aspect of our business — from the first quote to final delivery. Backed by AI-powered route tracking, unified shipment visibility, and proactive account management.
An eight-step shield around your freight.
Click any step to see how we protect your shipment from request to archived documentation.
Request Shipment
Every shipment starts with a structured request capturing origin, destination, equipment, commodity, and timing—so nothing is left to assumption.
Seven checks before a carrier hauls a single load.
Carrier Applies
A carrier submits an application through our onboarding portal.
Authority Verification
FMCSA operating authority and MC/DOT status confirmed.
Insurance Verification
Active liability and cargo coverage validated against requirements.
Safety Review
CSA scores, crash history, and inspection records screened.
Fraud Detection
Identity, equipment, and authority cross-checked to prevent fraud.
Tracking Enabled
Carrier onboarded into our TMS with live tracking enabled.
Approved Carrier
Cleared to haul freight under the Ultra standard.
Technology That Moves Freight Smarter
AI Route Tracking
Intelligent, predictive routing that minimizes delays and fuel consumption across all modes.
Predictive Tracking
ETA forecasts that flag delays before they happen.
Sustainability
Mode and route optimization that cuts empty miles.
Customer Reporting
Custom dashboards and exports for your KPIs.
Carrier Optimization
Scorecards that route freight to your best partners.
Automated Documentation
BOL, POD, and rate confirmations captured and archived automatically.
The Ultra standard vs. the rest of the market.
Typical Freight Broker
- Limited carrier screening
- Minimal documentation
- Transactional carrier relationships
- Reactive communication
- Limited shipment visibility
Ultra Logistics
- Multi-step carrier vetting
- Audit-ready documentation
- Long-term carrier partnerships
- Proactive shipment monitoring
- 24/7 operational support
Documented standards, for 30 years.
Ultra's operational standards have emphasized documented carrier qualification, compliance, and risk management since 1996.
FMCSA Authority Verification
Operating authority validated for every carrier before assignment.
Insurance Verification
Active liability and cargo coverage confirmed and on file.
Safety History Review
CSA scores, crashes, and inspections checked against national averages.
Continuous Carrier Monitoring
Ongoing performance and safety tracking throughout the partnership.
Documentation Standards
Audit-ready records maintained for every shipment, end to end.
Long-Term Performance Tracking
Carrier scorecards and on-time performance measured over years.
Built for the freight that can't fail.
Select a capability to see how it's applied—and the results it delivers.
Mobilized 40+ trucks within 24 hours to reroute freight around a regional disruption, keeping a manufacturer's line running without interruption.
The principles behind every shipment.
Safety
Every decision starts with protecting the freight and the people moving it.
Integrity
We do what we say—documented, auditable, and transparent.
Transparency
Real-time visibility and open communication on every shipment.
Accountability
We own the outcome from dispatch through delivery.
Reliability
On-time, consistent service backed by proven carrier partners.
Long-Term Partnerships
Relationships built over years, not one-time transactions.
30 years of experience compound into better outcomes.
Scroll through how years of experience translate into better carrier relationships, stronger compliance, more consistent service, and lower operational risk.
Operational strengths Fortune 500 shippers rely on.
Dedicated Account Teams
A team that knows your business, your lanes, and your requirements.
Customized Logistics Solutions
Programs engineered around your freight, not a template.
High-Tech Customer Portal
Self-serve tracking, reporting, and documents in one place.
Nationwide Carrier Network
Vetted capacity across all 50 states, with surge support.
Real-Time Visibility
Live shipment status and proactive exception alerts.
Fraud Prevention
Multi-step verification protects every shipment.
Long-Term Partnerships
Carrier and customer relationships built over years.
Proven Capacity at Scale
30 Years of Trusted Transportation Partnership with Walmart
A documented 30-year relationship — built on reliable capacity, responsive communication, and disciplined operational execution across high-volume full-truckload programs.
Scale, strategic relevance, and purpose of this document
Ultra Logistics is a trusted strategic partner in Walmart's soil business and has been privileged to participate in Walmart's Spot Board since 2016. Spot Board participation is reserved for transportation partners that meet Walmart's rigorous service standards and is not extended to all carriers. Ultra Logistics' participation — along with invitations to exclusive mid-season bidding and published-rate development — demonstrates proven capacity, service performance, market expertise, and responsiveness to changing transportation demands.
Ultra Logistics has maintained a long-standing transportation relationship with Walmart, supporting high-volume full-truckload requirements through reliable capacity, responsive communication, and disciplined operational execution.
Ultra Logistics managed approximately 8,000 Walmart full truckloads during the current calendar year-to-date period and approximately 10,000 full truckloads during the most recent rolling 12-month period.
This document summarizes the history, scale, and strategic value of the Walmart relationship to demonstrate Ultra Logistics' ability to support complex transportation programs for major national customers.
High shipment volume, long-term customer trust, strategic bidding participation, and sustained growth demonstrate Ultra Logistics' proven ability to scale and consistently meet complex transportation demands.
History, shipment scale, and strategic partnership
These figures cover all reported Walmart full truckloads.
Substantial current-year activity across all Walmart loads
Demonstrates annualized scale and sustained customer demand
Available information confirms a 30-year relationship
A 30-year relationship
Ultra Logistics has been working with Walmart since 1996 — the available information confirms a 30-year relationship. Over time, the account has expanded beyond isolated shipment activity into a significant transportation program. The continued growth in load volume reflects Ultra Logistics' ability to earn additional business and maintain operational confidence over an extended period.
- Recognized by Walmart as a strategic transportation partner in its soil business.
- Invited to a selective mid-season bidding process rather than relying only on standard bid cycles.
- Asked to assist with published transportation rates, indicating confidence in Ultra Logistics' market intelligence and pricing support.
- Positioned to respond quickly as seasonal volume, capacity conditions, and lane requirements change.
Capabilities that support large-scale customer programs
Scalable Capacity
Ability to manage thousands of full truckloads across a major customer program.
Rate Support
Participation in transportation bidding and published-rate development.
Account Coordination
Responsive communication, issue escalation, and shipment oversight.
Peak Readiness
Support for seasonal changes and time-sensitive transportation needs.
Carrier Oversight
Emphasis on compliance, insured, and performance-focused carrier capacity.
Customer Retention
Long-term relationship growth supported by consistent execution.
Why this customer experience matters
Ultra Logistics' 30-year relationship with Walmart, combined with significant shipment volume, demonstrates the operational scale, disciplined execution, compliance focus, pricing expertise, and responsiveness required to support complex national transportation programs.
- Scalable full-truckload capacity supported by an experienced operations team.
- A proven ability to grow and retain a high-volume customer relationship.
- Market and rate support for changing lane and seasonal requirements.
- Compliance-focused carrier management and documented insurance readiness.
- Readiness to begin with a controlled pilot and measurable service expectations.
- Executive accessibility and clear escalation support.