OTR Fleet & Maintenance Manager – Semi Trucks (USA Market)

Are you a skilled and motivated professional with a passion for keeping trucks on the road? We’re looking for an OTR Fleet & Maintenance Manager to lead our fleet operations and maintenance across the USA — ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective performance!

What You’ll Do:

Fleet Management Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily fleet operations to ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Track and manage fleet performance metrics, including fuel efficiency, mileage, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate driver assignments, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal route planning.
• Monitor ELD (Electronic Logging Devices) and driver hours of service to maintain compliance.
• Develop and enforce fleet policies for safety, maintenance, and driver communication.
• Manage vehicle registrations, permits, IFTA reporting, and insurance documentation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize fleet operations, reduce fuel consumption, and lower operational costs.
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Maintenance Management Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of semi-truck maintenance for our OTR fleet operating throughout the United States.
• Locate and build relationships with reliable repair shops, mobile mechanics, and parts suppliers nationwide.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure the best rates and service agreements, reducing maintenance costs without sacrificing reliability or safety.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections to minimize breakdowns and DOT violations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and cost-control strategies.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance, parts inventory, and service history.
• Collaborate with drivers and dispatch to quickly address equipment issues, keeping trucks on the road and deliveries on time.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fleet or truck maintenance management (OTR experience in the USA strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, semi-truck systems, and DOT/FMCSA compliance.
• Ability to evaluate and choose cost-effective services without compromising reliability or safety.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and reporting tools.
• A proactive mindset to reduce breakdowns, control costs, and improve efficiency.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a large fleet, multiple vendors, and driver communication efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to build and shape the fleet and maintenance departments, with support from an experienced and dedicated team.
• Be a key player in keeping our fleet rolling smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively.
• Supportive company culture that values innovation, teamwork, and smart solutions.