PORTLAND, Ore., February 2, 2026 — Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named Kary Jablonski, EVP, Broker Segment, Trucker Tools & Marketing, DAT Freight & Analytics, as the overall winner of its 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award in the Top Transportation Professional category.
The award recognizes the transportation professional whose outstanding achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
“This award is both humbling and energizing,” Jablonski said. “The food supply chain has some unique challenges, and I’m inspired by the people who help ensure product quality, safety, and efficiency every step of the way. I’m grateful to Food Logistics for recognizing the professionals who keep this vital supply chain running smoothly and serve as role models.”
At DAT, Jablonski leads the broker-focused business, including the DAT One freight marketplace and Trucker Tools. She joined DAT through its acquisition of Trucker Tools, where she served as CEO and helped transform the company into a leading visibility and tracking solution for freight brokers and shippers. She also played a key role in DAT’s acquisitions of Outgo, the freight factoring and financial services platform, and the Convoy Platform, which automates transactions on the spot market.
Heading into 2026, Jablonski’s priorities center on unifying DAT’s broker products into a seamless, end-to-end platform where customers can quickly find trusted partners and increase efficiency.
Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum, said the 2026 Rock Stars award winners share resilience, hard work, innovation, and attention to quality, sustainability, and food safety.
Published by IRONMARKETS, Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries. Its Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award celebrates more than 100 professionals each year, with overall winners in four categories. Visit https://foodl.me/g04uxp22 for a complete list of 2026 winners.