Transportation & Logistics CFO Executive Search
Sourcing financial executives who protect margins and structure CapEx
In the capital-intensive transportation sector, a Chief Financial Officer must do far more than oversee standard bookkeeping. They must be a strategic financial engineer capable of managing fleet debt, structuring capital expenditures (CapEx), and insulating your business from extreme market volatility. We connect you with elite, off-market CFOs who speak the exact language of transport finance.
Schedule confidential consultationWhen does your logistics company need a specialized CFO?
Standard financial reporting is not enough when margins evaporate. A logistics organization requires a transport-savvy CFO when they hit critical financial turning points:
Fleet Renewal & CapEx Pressures
Managing the financing lifecycles of hundreds of tractors requires deep capital market expertise. We find CFOs who can determine the optimal mix of operating leases versus debt financing to maximize tax advantages.
Cost-per-Mile Margin Erosion
When spot rates drop and operational costs rise, you need a CFO who can build real-time, lane-by-lane unit economic models and identify exactly where margin leakage is occurring.
Debt Covenants & M&A Readiness
Scaling up or preparing for an acquisition requires audit-ready financial reporting. A skilled CFO expertly manages bank syndicate relationships and keeps the business in strict compliance with leverage covenants.
How does Robins Consulting’s Vetting process work?
We do not evaluate CFO candidates by scanning resumes for generic keywords. Because Craig Robins spent a decade scaling a major Dallas carrier, we vet candidates through peer-level financial conversations, testing their grasp of transport-specific metrics.
Fleet Debt Structuring
We verify their experience negotiating complex equipment finance agreements and synthetic structures with major banks and specialty transport lenders.
Cost-per-Mile & Yield Modeling
We vet for financial leaders who can drill down into variable and fixed costs across specific lanes, terminals, and individual drivers to protect your operating ratio.
Fuel Hedging & Volatility
We evaluate their capacity to execute fuel surcharge management and derivative-based hedging programs to shield your carrier from diesel price fluctuations.
Captive Insurance & Risk Finance
We ensure they possess the technical knowledge to evaluate actuarial loss runs, manage self-insured reserves, and restructure corporate insurance programs.
Working Capital & Cash Flow
We test their capability to optimize the cash conversion cycle, manage high-volume freight factoring, and maximize liquid capital.
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Using our premier network of supply chain headhunters, we have helped our clients find ideal candidates for the following roles. If you do not find the role you are looking for to hire, don’t worry, we can still help you.
Trusted by leaders across the industry
Robins Consulting has an impeccable track record with clients ranging from Transport Topics 100 Carriers to Fortune 500 Companies. They work with us because we’ve proven our commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Fast, efficient, and easy to work with. Robins Consulting is my preferred search firm. They keep me on top.
I have worked with Robins Consulting since 2012. They save me time by quickly delivering top talent for my hard to fill positions. They are my competitive edge.
I had the pleasure of working with Craig during my recent career transition. Craig worked tirelessly on my behalf and due to his unwavering focus; "we" successfully landed a life-changing position. Thanks for your guidance, coaching and steady-hand, Craig. I appreciate all your help!
Craig served as the executive recruiter who helped successfully lead me through the recruitment process leading to an executive position at Swift Transportation. Craig was honest, direct, well organized, and followed through on commitments he made to me. He helped me understand the requirements and skills neccessary to succeed in the role he was recruiting to fill, provided exposure to key leaders, and helped me understand the culture of the company.
I reached out to Craig to gain insight on a project I was working on. Craig was a great resource and most willing to help me understand a market I was just discovering. Craig helped me recruit an experienced trucking executive to assume the President role of Chesapeake Energy’s new Trucking Division. I really appreciate the help Craig provided and would recommend him without hesitation.
I worked with Craig on a daily basis for over a decade at Stevens Transport. He was my Vice President of Human Resources. He helped me grow my company by recruiting experienced candidates for every department. We called him again in mid-2016 to recruit an experienced Vice President of Administration, Director of Maintenance and a Director of Safety. Craig continues to deliver solid results for us.
Hands down, the best Executive Recruiter I've ever worked with. Craig is driven, well connected, and extremely experienced at what he does. I highly recommend working with him
Thank you Craig, for identifying and successfully recruiting our Executive Vice President of Intermodal. He’s been a fantastic addition to our Executive Team!
A private and confidential sourcing strategy
Sourcing a Chief Financial Officer is an extremely sensitive corporate event. A public announcement can raise immediate red flags with your lenders, create anxiety among equity partners, and invite competitor speculation.
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