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Ken Adamo

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GM, Shipper at DAT Freight & Analytics
📍 Akron, Ohio, United States

Ken Adamo is the GM of Shipper and Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics, where he leverages his expertise in decision science from his time at FedEx. A graduate of The Ohio State Universitys Executive MBA program, he is a recognized expert in freight market analysis. Colleagues describe him as strategic, gregarious, and analytical.

Outside of his professional role, Ken is a proud "Buckeye" with a strong connection to The Ohio State University. He often discusses topics relevant to the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, showing a particular interest in how major weather events impact the areas logistics and daily life.

He has a creative flair for naming winter storms, like "Fern, " to better illustrate their impact on the freight industry.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
GM, Shipper
Job Level
Senior
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

Topics Ken cares about

Freight Market Analysis
He frequently posts detailed commentary on freight market dynamics, from capacity issues and peak rates to coining terms like "vibecession" to describe market sentiment.
Data-Driven Strategy
His roles, including Chief of Analytics and Manager of Decision Science, underscore his career focus on using data for strategic planning and fact-based decision making.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
GM, Shipper
DAT Freight & Analytics
12-2023 - 11-2025
VP of Strategy & Corporate Development
DAT Freight & Analytics
12-2019
Chief of Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics
1-2019 - 12-2019
Manager, Decision Science and Innovation
FedEx Custom Critical
1-2018 - 1-2019
Strategy and Planning Principal
FedEx Custom Critical
In the press

Media appearances

DAT 2026 Freight Focus: Gradual recovery expected for transportation providers as AI reshapes industry operations. Featured in DAT Freight & Analytics – News Release
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Freight and Trucking Trends with DAT Freight & Analytics' Ken Adamo. Featured in YouTube
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Education
12-2021 - 5-2023
Executive MBA
The Ohio State University
2006 - 2010
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The University of Akron
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