ABOUT UTXL
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The UTXL Mission
... Place Safety First
... Pursue Perfection
... Achieve Excellence
Our Story
UTXL began in 1997 with four founders who had more than 100 years of combined asset-based trucking experience. We started with this goal: to be the safest, most reliable and cost effective niche capacity resource to our customers in support of their core carrier programs. UTXL has served thousands of shippers across the United States, Canada and Mexico including some of the largest shippers in the world. We excel at providing customer specific solutions. UTXL remains a lean, profitable, debt free and self financed company.
Meet the UTXL Leadership Team
Shelly Cannon | President
Shelly Cannon joined the UTXL family in February 2017, bringing with her over 20 years of leadership experience in both Accounting and Information Technology. She initially served as Controller before being appointed to President on January 1, 2020. Shelly is passionate about the teamwork and close-knit culture at UTXL, and is committed to contributing to that positive environment every day. Her leadership reflects a deep appreciation for collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Upper Iowa University.A Kansas City, KS native she now resides in Leavenworth, Kansas with her husband Rocky. Together they have two children, Cole and Kasey, and their Golden Retriever Hank. In her free time, Shelly enjoys reading, traveling, and most of all, spending quality time with her family.
Ryan Herndon | Vice President
Ryan Herndon was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in 2008. With over 14 years of experience in the industry—all with UTXL—Ryan brings a deep understanding and commitment to his work. He’s passionate about collaborating with his team to develop solutions that best serve both customers and carriers. What Ryan values most about UTXL is the strong sense of family and the collective drive to deliver outstanding service and communication. He currently lives in Overland Park, KS with his wife, Stacy, and their two children, Wynne and Everett. In his free time, Ryan enjoys trips to the lake, playing basketball, firing up the smoker, and relaxing with his family.
Kasey Cannon | Director, Administrative Services
Kasey Cannon was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History, a Master’s degree in Education, and a Master’s in Business Administration. Kasey began her career with UTXL in 2017 and is currently the Director of Administrative Services, overseeing Accounting, Human Resources, and Carrier Management. She takes pride in the supportive and collaborative culture at UTXL and is passionate about creating an environment where employees can grow and thrive. In her spare time, Kasey enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time with her family and friends, being involved in her community and cheering on Kansas City sports teams. She currently resides in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Rhonda Patterson | Director, Business Development
Rhonda brings over 20 years of expertise in partnership development, leadership, account management, and relationship strategy. With a passion for building and cultivating strong business relationships, she thrives on connecting companies with UTXL’s services to provide tailored transportation solutions.Her career has been dedicated to ensuring partnership success, previously working to grow corporate partnerships for colleges and universities. Now, at UTXL, she focuses on helping businesses in the logistics and supply chain space find reliable, efficient, and safe transport solutions for their products.Rhonda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Washburn University and a Master of Business Administration from Baker University. Her enthusiasm and commitment to fostering strong partnerships make her a valuable advocate for both UTXL and its customers.
Lee Ann Farmer | General Manager of Pricing
Lee Ann lives in Carmel, Indiana, with her husband David and their two daughters, Katheryn and Caroline. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication from California State University San Marcos in 1999. Shortly after graduating, she began her career with Knight Swift Transportation, where she spent 23 years. Following Knight Swift's acquisition of UTXL, Lee Ann transitioned to the UTXL team. She thrives in UTXL’s collaborative environment and appreciates the company’s commitment to excellence in service and communication. Outside of work, Lee Ann enjoys traveling and spending time supporting her daughters in their various activities.
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Excellence Expedited - By the Numbers
50
thousand CARRIER TRUCKS98
percent on-time delivery1
million shipments arranged28
years in service