Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide full operational oversight of regional fleet operations across multiple sites, including asset availability, maintenance execution, and driver performance.
· Accountable for ensuring compliance with all applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, environmental standards (as applicable), and company safety policies.
· Own fleet performance outcomes, including uptime, cost-per-mile, asset utilization, safety metrics, downtime, and service reliability.
· Develop and execute fleet strategy to optimize lifecycle cost, equipment replacement planning, capital input, and operational efficiency.
· Provide input into fleet capital planning, asset procurement, replacement schedules, and vendor selection.
· Manage fleet operating budgets, maintenance spend, labor costs, vendor contracts, and cost-control initiatives.
· Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, safety, and compliance risks impacting service continuity.
· Partner with transportation planning, dispatch, warehouse, and customer-facing teams to align fleet capacity with shipment demand and network strategy.
· Oversee external vendor relationships, including maintenance providers, equipment suppliers, and service partners.
· Evaluate and implement fleet systems, telematics, maintenance platforms, and process improvements to enhance operational visibility and data-driven decision-making.
· Prepare and present fleet performance reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
· Lead, develop, and hold accountable Fleet Supervisors and operational staff; establish performance standards and address underperformance.
· Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.