Diesel Truck Maintenance Manager

ALTL; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTL, Inc. is seeking an experienced Diesel Truck Maintenance Manager to lead our West Michigan fleet maintenance operations.

This role oversees maintenance personnel, budgets, safety and compliance, preventive programs, and vendor relationships to keep our equipment road-ready. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in diesel maintenance with leadership experience and a strong track record in optimizing fleet performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation/diesel maintenance experience with management experience.
• Strong knowledge of trucks, trailers, fleet maintenance, safety and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, vendors, equipment purchasing, and asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily truck, trailer, facility, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, vendors, and equipment needs.
• Assist with diagnostics and repairs when needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, safety, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Operations to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and fleet performance.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet maintenance

Budgeting

DOT compliance

Vendor management

Diagnostics and repairs

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

ALTL, Inc., a family-owned trucking company proudly serving West Michigan since 1972, is seeking an experienced Diesel Truck Maintenance Manager to lead its fleet maintenance operations. This role will oversee maintenance personnel, fleet performance, preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor relationships, budgets, and regulatory compliance while ensuring our equipment remains safe, reliable, and road-ready.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive diesel and transportation equipment experience who can keep operations running efficiently while developing a high-performing maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily truck, trailer, facility, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, vendors, and equipment needs.
• Assist with diagnostics and repairs when needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, safety, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Operations, Drivers, and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and fleet performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation/diesel maintenance experience, along with management experience.
• Strong knowledge of trucks, trailers, fleet maintenance, safety, and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, vendors, equipment purchasing, and asset management.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Transportation or fleet management software experience preferred.