Fleet Manager

The Fleet Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of our trucking fleet in a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring all vehicles are maintained to the highest safety and performance standards, fully comply with applicable regulations, and operate with maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and overall operational efficiency of the company’s entire fleet, including trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs, preventive maintenance programs, routine inspections, and compliance checks to minimize vehicle downtime and maximize fleet availability.
• Ensure all vehicles meet or exceed DOT, FMCSA, and other relevant federal/state regulatory standards; maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records of inspections, maintenance logs, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the fleet maintenance budget—controlling costs effectively while upholding high service quality and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers, external repair shops, service providers, and vendors to secure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective support.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of mechanics, technicians, and support staff; perform regular performance evaluations, deliver ongoing training, and foster professional development.
• Manage parts inventory and supply chain—ensuring optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock/understock issues, and maintaining precise record-keeping.
• Utilize fleet management software and telematics systems to monitor vehicle performance metrics, track maintenance schedules, analyze repair histories, and generate actionable reports.
• Champion and enforce a proactive safety culture throughout the maintenance team and all fleet operations, including regular safety briefings, incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance fleet efficiency, reduce operating costs, lower fuel consumption, extend vehicle life cycles, and improve overall service quality.
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Required Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in fleet management, vehicle maintenance supervision, or a closely related role within the trucking, transportation, or logistics industry (additional years or supervisory experience strongly preferred).
• Strong practical knowledge of heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance/repair practices.
• Solid understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and other key transportation regulations.
• Proficiency with fleet management software, maintenance tracking systems, and basic Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment with occasional physical demands (e.g., shop inspections).