Fleet Manager (Asset Tracking & Vehicle Maintenance)

Fleet Manager (Asset Tracking & Vehicle Maintenance)

Fleet Manager oversees an organization's vehicle operations to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and efficient transportation.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Vehicle Lifecycle Management: Handle the end-to-end process of purchasing, leasing, registering, licensing, and disposing of or selling vehicles.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Schedule and track preventive maintenance, coordinate urgent repairs, oversee mechanic shops, and manage external vendor relationships.
• Route & Schedule Planning: Design efficient delivery routes, manage dispatch operations, and maximize asset utilization.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce driver safety programs, monitor compliance with local and federal transport regulations, and review inspection reports (such as Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports or DVIRs).
• Cost & Budget Control: Track expenses related to fuel consumption, parts inventory, labor, insurance, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and manage drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and support staff.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field is often preferred.
• Experience: Typically 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in fleet operations, logistics, or transportation management.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience using Fleet Management Software (FMS), GPS telematics, and fuel-tracking systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving under pressure, financial literacy, and clear communication

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