Director - Fleet Maintenance

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability

Retirement with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and parental/

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Director - Fleet Maintenance to lead 24/7 breakdown support and oversee maintenance across diverse fleets.

You will drive reliability, cost performance, and compliance while shaping the maintenance strategy to meet customer commitments. You will develop leaders, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and ensure DOT/FMCSA/OSHA/EPA compliance, partnering with executive leadership to elevate fleet performance and customer service

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading maintenance managers, maintenance leaders, or multi-location maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability practices, repair cost management, and maintenance planning.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational execution across multiple teams and locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cedar Rapids-based 24/7 Breakdown Team, driving service levels, issue resolution, and support for fleet uptime across the Dedicated Solutions network.
• Lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets, locations, and maintenance functions.
• Drive fleet reliability, equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and service quality.
• Lead and develop maintenance leaders while building accountability and operational excellence across the organization.
• Execute maintenance strategy and align maintenance activities with customer commitments and business objectives.
• Own maintenance cost performance, budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Review and approve significant repair decisions and escalated equipment issues.
• Lead maintenance support functions and operational programs supporting fleet performance.
• Establish and reinforce maintenance standards, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve fleet performance and customer service.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and recruiting efforts.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, compliance, and financial results to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Budget management

Vendor relationships

DOT/FMCSA/OSHA/EPA compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cetaris or similar tools

Job description

Director - Fleet Maintenance
Cedar Rapids, IA

About CRST
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long‑term success.

The Opportunity
CRST is evolving its maintenance organization to better support the growth and complexity of Dedicated Solutions. As Director - Fleet Maintenance, you'll lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets and maintenance functions, driving fleet reliability, cost performance, compliance, and operational execution across a large and diverse operation.

You’ll lead maintenance leaders, influence how maintenance strategy is executed across the business, and partner closely with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve equipment performance and customer service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on fleet performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience across one of CRST's largest business segments.

How You’ll Work

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)
• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Travel: Travel will be required; the amount of travel will vary.
• Compensation: Competitive executive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Cedar Rapids-based 24/7 Breakdown Team, driving service levels, issue resolution, and support for fleet uptime across the Dedicated Solutions network
• Lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets, locations, and maintenance functions
• Drive fleet reliability, equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and service quality
• Lead and develop maintenance leaders while building accountability and operational excellence across the organization
• Execute maintenance strategy and align maintenance activities with customer commitments and business objectives
• Own maintenance cost performance, budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Review and approve significant repair decisions and escalated equipment issuesLead maintenance support functions and operational programs supporting fleet performance
• Establish and reinforce maintenance standards, processes, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements
• Partner with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve fleet performance and customer service
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and recruiting efforts
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, compliance, and financial results to drive continuous improvement

What Great Looks Like

• Fleet reliability and uptime improve across assigned operations
• Maintenance costs are controlled while maintaining high service standards
• Maintenance teams execute consistently and effectively across locations
• Compliance requirements are met with strong safety and audit performance
• Leaders are developed and positioned for future growth opportunities
• Executive leadership has clear visibility into maintenance performance and business results
• Maintenance operations consistently support customer expectations and business goals

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, including experience leading maintenance managers, maintenance leaders, or multi-location maintenance operations
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing multiple maintenance functions or business units
• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability practices, repair cost management, and maintenance planning
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance operationsDemonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational execution across multiple teams and locations
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, operations teams, vendors, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• High school diploma or equivalent

Going the Extra Mile

• Experience leading maintenance operations within transportation, trucking, fleet, or logistics environments
• Experience overseeing multiple maintenance locations, fleets, or business units
• Experience supporting breakdown operations, parts management, tire programs, warranty administration, or related maintenance functions
• Experience with fleet maintenance management systems and analytics platforms, including Cetaris or similar tools

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.