What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Fleet Manager position at Fresh2U Transportation?
Fleet Operations Role:
The Fleet Operations Lead is an essential member of the Fresh2U Transportation team, responsible for overseeing the design and execution of fleet operations. This critical position requires collaboration with colleagues to ensure fleet safety, optimal balance between service and cost, and adherence to company policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement and execute fleet processes, performance standards, and procedures to support cost control, reduction, and containment targets
- Guide vehicle maintenance efforts to ensure timely service and optimal fleet performance, including fleet licensing, registration, and CSA compliance
- Monitor and drive key operational and financial metrics supporting the maintenance of monthly KPIs and reporting on variances
- Manage fleet performance standards and metrics, ensuring adherence to performance targets
- Develop a strong understanding of transportation markets, including industry benchmarks for cost components like fuel, accessorials, and government regulations
- Ensure fleet operations are efficient and fully compliant with company policies, government regulations, and DOT standards, collaborating with colleagues in Sales, Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure smooth operations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required
- 5 years of experience in a fleet operations leadership role
- Proven experience leading and optimizing fleet operations with a strong focus on process efficiency, compliance, and cost control
- Thorough knowledge of DOT, FMCSR, HOS rules, and regulations
- Experience with TMS systems and telematics
- Advanced knowledge and experience with capital and working budgets, P&L, and fleet optimization
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
