Fleet & Asset Manager

James River Petroleum; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Petroleum in Ashland, VA is seeking a Fleet & Asset Manager to optimize the company’s truck fleet across locations. You’ll analyze utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle, coordinating with operations, procurement, and vendors to keep assets available and cost-efficient.

The role requires hands-on data analysis, proactive planning, and the ability to translate fleet metrics into actionable improvements that boost uptime and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, asset management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Experience with commercial trucks, fleet management systems, preventive maintenance, or vendor coordination preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between JRP locations required. A CDL with applicable endorsements is required before operating or repositioning any company vehicle that requires one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee JRP’s fleet across all operating locations, maintaining accurate visibility into vehicle location, condition, assignment, availability, and status.
• Monitor and analyze fleet utilization, loads, revenue, mileage, downtime, maintenance activity, repair frequency, operating costs, and vehicle availability.
• Develop fleet reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with clear insight into asset performance.
• Identify underutilized, high-cost, unreliable, or frequently out-of-service vehicles and recommend appropriate action.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repair activity, coordinating with internal teams, repair facilities, and outside vendors.
• Track repair status, downtime, maintenance costs, work orders, invoices, and recurring mechanical issues.
• Evaluate fleet distribution across markets and recommend vehicle transfers, additions, replacements, or reductions based on workload and demand.
• Support long-term fleet lifecycle and capital planning, including recommendations regarding acquisition, replacement, resale, and disposal.
• Conduct field inspections and fleet audits to verify vehicle condition, location, assignment, and operational status.
• Manage relationships with repair shops, dealerships, towing providers, parts suppliers, and other fleet service providers.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to evaluate fleet costs, revenue contribution, utilization, and overall asset performance.
• Translate fleet data into actionable recommendations that improve availability, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Perform other fleet, asset, and operational responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Fleet management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Operations/Finance

Tools

Fleet management software

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow.

Position Summary

JRP is seeking a Fleet & Asset Manager to oversee the performance, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle of the company’s fleet across multiple operating locations. This role combines fleet management, maintenance oversight, data analysis, asset optimization, and vendor coordination to ensure JRP has the right equipment, in the right locations, operating efficiently.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, proactive, and comfortable working across Operations, Finance, Procurement, Maintenance, vendors, and field teams. This individual will use fleet data to identify trends, reduce downtime, improve utilization, and make informed recommendations regarding vehicle maintenance, transfers, replacement, acquisition, and disposal.

Why Join JRP?

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits


• 401(k) with company contribution


• Stable, long-term career opportunity


• Opportunity to directly impact fleet performance and operational efficiency


• Exposure to multiple JRP markets, vendors, and business functions


• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Compensation

$75,000-$85,0000/yr.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee JRP’s fleet across all operating locations, maintaining accurate visibility into vehicle location, condition, assignment, availability, and status.


• Monitor and analyze fleet utilization, loads, revenue, mileage, downtime, maintenance activity, repair frequency, operating costs, and vehicle availability.


• Develop fleet reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with clear insight into asset performance.


• Identify underutilized, high-cost, unreliable, or frequently out-of-service vehicles and recommend appropriate action.


• Oversee preventative maintenance and repair activity, coordinating with internal teams, repair facilities, and outside vendors.


• Track repair status, downtime, maintenance costs, work orders, invoices, and recurring mechanical issues.


• Evaluate fleet distribution across markets and recommend vehicle transfers, additions, replacements, or reductions based on workload and demand.


• Support long-term fleet lifecycle and capital planning, including recommendations regarding acquisition, replacement, resale, and disposal.


• Conduct field inspections and fleet audits to verify vehicle condition, location, assignment, and operational status.


• Manage relationships with repair shops, dealerships, towing providers, parts suppliers, and other fleet service providers.


• Partner with Operations and Finance to evaluate fleet costs, revenue contribution, utilization, and overall asset performance.


• Translate fleet data into actionable recommendations that improve availability, productivity, and cost efficiency.


• Perform other fleet, asset, and operational responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, asset management, or a related field


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and recommend improvements.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and KPI tracking.


• Experience with commercial trucks, fleet management systems, preventive maintenance, or vendor coordination preferred.


• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams, vendors, and leadership.


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between JRP locations required. A CDL with applicable endorsements is required before operating or repositioning any company vehicle that requires one.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both an office and field environment.


• Ability to walk commercial vehicle lots, inspect vehicles, and navigate uneven outdoor surfaces.


• Ability to visually inspect vehicles and equipment for condition, damage, and maintenance concerns.


• Approximately 75% office-based and 25% field-based.


• Based in Ashland, Virginia, with approximately 25% travel to JRP operating locations and other field sites.


• Field work may include vehicle inspections, fleet audits, location visits, repair facility and vendor visits, and meetings with local Operations teams.


• Work involves regular exposure to commercial vehicles, transportation operations, maintenance facilities, and outdoor environments.