Fleet Manager

Compass Group • Mountain View, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational management, and optimization of the company’s vehicle fleet. This role ensures fleet operations are safe, cost‑effective, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while supporting drivers, field operations, and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, preferred not required
• 5+ years of experience in fleet management, transportation, or asset management
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing vendor relationships and budgets
• Proficiency with fleet management systems and telematics tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing medium to large corporate fleets (100+ vehicles)
• Familiarity with EV/hybrid fleet strategies and sustainability initiatives
• Experience with telematics platforms (e.g., Samsara, Geotab) and maintenance systems (e.g., UpKeep)
• Professional certifications such as CAFMs, NAFA, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the vehicle fleet, including acquisition, leasing, maintenance, utilization, replacement, and disposal
• Develop and execute fleet strategies to optimize cost, safety, uptime, and performance
• Lead initiatives related to fleet right‑sizing, standardization, and sustainability (EV/hybrid adoption where applicable)
• Manage relationships with vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies, maintenance providers, telematics vendors, and fuel partners
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service‑level agreements
• Analyze vendor performance and ensure service quality and compliance
• Own the fleet budget, forecasting, and cost‑control initiatives
• Monitor total cost of ownership (TCO), fuel usage, maintenance expenses, and depreciation
• Identify and implement cost‑savings opportunities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations
• Oversee fleet safety programs, driver standards, and accident management
• Partner with Risk Management and Legal on claims, insurance, and incident investigations
• Leverage fleet management systems and telematics platforms to track utilization, driver behavior, maintenance, and fuel efficiency
• Analyze data to drive operational improvements and executive reporting
• Support integration with systems such as Samsara, UpKeep, CMMS, or fuel card platforms (as applicable)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for fleet‑related needs across departments
• Support drivers with vehicle assignments, training, policies, and issue resolution
• Partner with Operations, HR, Procurement, and Finance teams
• Produce regular fleet performance reports for leadership
• Track KPIs such as vehicle utilization, downtime, accident rates, and cost per mile
• Drive continuous improvement and best‑practice adoption across the fleet

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager