Sr. Fleet Manager

NTI Connect LLC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The
Senior Fleet Manager
is responsible for the
strategic leadership, governance, and performance of the company’s fleet and transportation operations
across multiple Network Connex locations. This role owns fleet strategy, asset lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization, while serving as the primary subject‑matter expert for fleet, DOT, and FMCSA compliance. The Senior Fleet Manager partners closely with Operations, Safety (TSQ), Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure fleet decisions support business growth, safety, and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading fleet and transportation operations across multiple locations.
• Advanced knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, CDL, and fleet compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing fleet budgets, vendor contracts, and large asset portfolios.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategy.
• High level of proficiency with fleet management systems, telematics platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams and operate effectively at both operational and executive levels.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with telematics platforms such as GeoTab and Samsara.
• Prior use of enterprise fleet management systems including Element, Fleetio, Merchants, or Holman Insights.
• Background in fleet audits, regulatory inspections, safety programs, and emergency response management.
• Experience supporting growth, integration, or standardization across decentralized or multi‑region fleets.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of all fleet assets, including vehicle specification, acquisition, utilization, maintenance strategy, replacement planning, and disposition.
• Establish fleet standards and governance models that ensure consistency, accountability, and scalability across regions and business units.
• Align fleet capacity and asset mix with operational demand and long‑term business strategy.
• Develop and manage fleet operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost discipline and transparency.
• Monitor total cost of ownership (TCO), fuel spend, maintenance expense, and utilization metrics, implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead vendor negotiations for vehicle purchases, leases, maintenance programs, fuel programs, and related services.
• Serve as the organization’s fleet compliance authority, ensuring adherence to DOT, FMCSA, CDL, and related regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Vice President of TSQ to analyze driver behavior, identify risk trends, and assign corrective training programs.
• Oversee accident investigations, claims coordination, and corrective action plans to reduce repeat incidents and exposure.
• Ensure fleet documentation, driver qualifications, and vehicle records are audit‑ready at all times.
• Establish and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime, safety, and asset longevity.
• Provide escalation leadership for complex fleet issues, including breakdowns, chronic maintenance failures, or vendor performance concerns.
• Define standards for vehicle assignment, usage, and accountability, ensuring drivers meet licensing, training, and authorization requirements.
• Lead the governance of fleet management systems (FMS), telematics, and telemetry platforms.
• Use fleet and driver data to drive performance improvement, compliance monitoring, and executive decision‑making.
• Ensure telematics data is leveraged proactively rather than reactively, with clear reporting and accountability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop fleet personnel, setting expectations and performance standards.
• Deliver fleet training programs for drivers, managers, and operational leaders through in‑person and virtual formats.
• Act as the primary fleet liaison to Operations, Finance, HR, Safety, and Executive Leadership.
• Provide regular reporting on fleet performance, compliance status, utilization, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Translate operational fleet data into clear business insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Benefits

• competitive base pay
• comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.
• Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security.
• 10 paid company holidays
• generous PTO accrual schedule
• access to discounts on useful products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed