Robert Bianco
Director/Board Member at Rock-It Cargo USA LLC
Profile
Bob Bianco is an Operating Partner at Calera Capital with nearly 25 years of experience building and leading successful logistics and transportation management enterprises.
Mr. Bianco is the former president of Menlo Logistics, the global supply chain unit of Con-way, Inc. In 2015, Menlo generated some $1.7 billion in revenues and nearly $50 million in EBITDA.
He also served as an executive vice president of the parent company.
Con-way was acquired by XPO Logistics (NYSE) in October 2015.
Mr. Bianco joined the former CNF (predecessor to Con-way) in 1989 as a management trainee.
He was one of the first employees of Menlo Logistics when the company was founded as a CNF startup in 1992.
He was named vice president of operations for Menlo Logistics in 1997 and became president in 2002.
As president Mr. Bianco had executive responsibility for the strategic development, financial performance and business growth of Menlo’s global operations, which spanned North America and 20 countries, employing over 10,000 people at 160 locations worldwide.
Under his leadership from 2002 through 2015, he led the consistent growth and profitability of one of the industry’s most respected third party logistics providers, growing net revenues over $500 million or 175 percent.
Among his professional affiliations are membership in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and as a member of the board of directors of the International Warehouse and Logistics Association.
He also serves on the Board of Rock-it Cargo, a former Calera portfolio company.
A native of San Francisco, California, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree from the University of San Francisco.
Current Board Representation
FitzMark
Previous Board Representation
Evans
Rock-It Cargo
Robert Bianco active positions
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Rock-It Cargo USA LLC
 Rock-It Cargo USA LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Rock-It Cargo USA LLC provides logistic services. It specializes in entertainment and live events and its line of business areas include aviation and aerospace, film and commercial production, fine arts, industrial and large projects, passenger air charter, specialty automotive, theater, orchestra and dance, tradeshows, fairs and exhibitions and sports and television events. The company was founded by David Charles Bernstein in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| International Warehouse Logistics Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Rich Forwarding Ltd.
 Rich Forwarding Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Rich Forwarding Ltd. operates as a holding British company with interests in forwarding, shipping, and clearing agency services. The company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the UK, Mexico, and the United States. | Director/Board Member | - |
Calera Capital Advisors LP
 Calera Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Calera Capital Advisors LP (Calera Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Robert Jaunich. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
FitzMark, Inc.
 FitzMark, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation FitzMark, Inc. engages in the development of transportation management software under DASH platform. Its technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provide shipping, warehousing, and technology services to shippers. The company was founded by Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Hurley in 2006 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Bianco
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CNF, Inc.
 CNF, Inc. TruckingTransportation CNF, Inc. provides transportation and supply chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial, retail customers and government customers. The company invest in technology focusing its efforts on conducting customer transactions via the Internet; developing and implementing state-of-the-art dispatch, warehouse management, order fulfillment and tracking systems and optimizing the routing of its delivery vehicles. It is located in San Mateo, CA | President | 2006-04-19 |
| Menlo Logistics, Inc. | President | 2001-11-30 |
Evans Delivery Co., Inc.
 Evans Delivery Co., Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Evans Delivery Co., Inc. provides transportation services. It offers intermodal transportation and domestic transportation services. Its intermodal transportation services include ocean container drayage-local and long distance, temperature controlled equipment handled, rail trailer drayage-local and long distance, flatbed transportation, containers yard operations, container freight station operations, electronic data interchange and electronic document management. The company was founded by Albert L. Evans Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Schuylkill Haven, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Robert Bianco
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of San Francisco | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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CNF, Inc.
CNF, Inc. TruckingTransportation CNF, Inc. provides transportation and supply chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial, retail customers and government customers. The company invest in technology focusing its efforts on conducting customer transactions via the Internet; developing and implementing state-of-the-art dispatch, warehouse management, order fulfillment and tracking systems and optimizing the routing of its delivery vehicles. It is located in San Mateo, CA | Transportation |
Calera Capital Advisors LP
Calera Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Calera Capital Advisors LP (Calera Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Robert Jaunich. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Rock-It Cargo USA LLC
Rock-It Cargo USA LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Rock-It Cargo USA LLC provides logistic services. It specializes in entertainment and live events and its line of business areas include aviation and aerospace, film and commercial production, fine arts, industrial and large projects, passenger air charter, specialty automotive, theater, orchestra and dance, tradeshows, fairs and exhibitions and sports and television events. The company was founded by David Charles Bernstein in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Transportation |
XPO Logistics Worldwide LLC
 XPO Logistics Worldwide LLC Other TransportationTransportation XPO Logistics Worldwide LLC designs, implements, and manages supply chain solutions. Its services include transportation management, freight brokerage, and supply chain management. The company was founded by John H. Williford in 1990 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Transportation |
XPO CNW, Inc.
 XPO CNW, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation XPO CNW, Inc. provides transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services. It operates its business through the following segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload. The company was founded by Leland James in 1929 and is headquartered in Eaton Rapids, MI. | Transportation |
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities. | Commercial Services |
| International Warehouse Logistics Association | |
| Menlo Logistics, Inc. | Transportation |
Evans Delivery Co., Inc.
Evans Delivery Co., Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Evans Delivery Co., Inc. provides transportation services. It offers intermodal transportation and domestic transportation services. Its intermodal transportation services include ocean container drayage-local and long distance, temperature controlled equipment handled, rail trailer drayage-local and long distance, flatbed transportation, containers yard operations, container freight station operations, electronic data interchange and electronic document management. The company was founded by Albert L. Evans Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Schuylkill Haven, PA. | Consumer Services |
FitzMark, Inc.
FitzMark, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation FitzMark, Inc. engages in the development of transportation management software under DASH platform. Its technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provide shipping, warehousing, and technology services to shippers. The company was founded by Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Hurley in 2006 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Transportation |
Rich Forwarding Ltd.
Rich Forwarding Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Rich Forwarding Ltd. operates as a holding British company with interests in forwarding, shipping, and clearing agency services. The company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the UK, Mexico, and the United States. | Transportation |
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