June 8 2:30-3:15pm
The Ripple Effect:
What the Supreme Court’s Broker Liability Ruling Means for Freight
The freight industry is still processing the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC surrounding broker liability and negligent carrier selection.
Rather than approaching this as a traditional panel discussion, this session is designed as an interactive, multi-perspective conversation focused on what the ruling may mean for the future of doing business in freight.
The session will feature a short recorded legal perspective from transportation attorney Matthew Leffler, followed by additional industry viewpoints exploring the broader operational, reputational, communications, and business implications of the ruling. Following each segment, TMSA Executive Director Jennifer Karpus-Romain will lead a live moderated discussion and audience Q&A with transportation and logistics leaders to unpack the conversation in real time.
Together, the session will explore:
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What the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC ruling actually means from a legal perspective
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How conversations around risk, accountability, and carrier reputation may evolve
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Changing expectations around carrier qualification and operational visibility
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How organizations may need to approach messaging and customer communication during periods of uncertainty,
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How shippers and customers may respond
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What sales, marketing, operations, communications, and leadership teams should be preparing for next
This will be a discussion around trust, risk, reputation, and how organizations across the freight industry may need to adapt moving forward.
Meet the speakers
Matt Wagner
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Jarrett Logistics Systems
Matt Wagner has more than two decades of expertise in business development and sales management, specializing in supply chain management solutions. As Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Jarrett, he is responsible for developing the sales and marketing strategy and execution to drive new business growth and brand awareness.
In 2007, he began his logistics career with Jarrett as a Manager of Business Development. Following this, he honed his skills further during a six-year tenure as Client Solutions Director at Transportation Insight, before ultimately returning to Jarrett in 2016 as Vice President, Sales & Marketing and was promoted in November 2022 to his current position.
Matt earned his certification as a LEAN Green Belt through Total Insight in November 2012, further solidifying his proficiency in driving operational excellence. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ashland University.
Mark Gordon
COO, Jarrett Logistics Systems
Mark Gordon- Mark Gordon was promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Jarrett, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s logistics operations and driving strategic initiatives to ensure operational excellence. Previously, as Vice President of Logistics Operations, Mark led the day-to-day activities of the JLS Routing Center, playing an integral role in the growth and success of the company’s logistics functions.
Mark has been a cornerstone of Jarrett since 2010, when he joined as Lead Logistics Coordinator. His leadership and expertise quickly earned him multiple promotions, most recently serving as Director of Logistics Operations from February 2016 to January 2022. Prior to joining Jarrett, Mark gained valuable experience as a Group Leader at Target Corporation, where he managed teams at the West Jefferson Distribution Center, developing his skills in large-scale operations and team management.
Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Wittenberg University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Capital University, providing him with the operational, strategic, and leadership skills needed to excel in his role.