Fleet Operations Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteSarasota, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead driver supervision, scheduling, and performance management across the United States while ensuring full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and federal transportation regulations. Oversee preventive maintenance programs, vehicle registrations, and asset lifecycle tracking to maximize fleet uptime and control operating costs. Administer ELD tools, monitor Hours of Service, and lead safety initiatives including incident response and corrective action plans. Analyze fuel usage, maintenance costs, and utilization metrics to drive continuous improvement and support budgeting efforts. Partner with cross-functional teams to align fleet activity with business needs and prepare regular reports on compliance, safety, and operational health.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing fleet operations, transportation compliance, logistics operations, or a closely related function
- Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification files, Hours of Service, ELD requirements, vehicle inspections, and related compliance records
- Experience supervising drivers, managing vendor relationships, monitoring fleet performance, and supporting safety programs
- Ability to analyze fleet cost, maintenance, utilization, safety, and compliance data and translate findings into practical actions
- Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with telematics, ELD, fleet management, fuel management, maintenance tracking, or dashboard reporting systems
- Experience supporting multi-location or regional fleet operations
- Experience participating in DOT/FMCSA audits or compliance reviews
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