Fleet Maintenance Specialist

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Fleet Maintenance Specialist to support maintenance and compliance of the truck and trailer fleet. You will analyze maintenance histories, coordinate with vendors, and oversee warranty recovery while ensuring DOT and company standards are met.

You will serve as a subject matter expert, develop maintenance reporting dashboards, and lead improvement initiatives to boost equipment uptime and reduce costs across the fleet.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of fleet maintenance, transportation, or trucking industry experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Transportation, Fleet Management, Automotive Technology, or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert for truck/trailer maintenance operations and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor maintenance activity through Fleetrock and ensure documentation and timely completion.
• Analyze maintenance histories and equipment performance to cut costs and improve reliability.
• Review and approve maintenance invoices within authority.
• Support DOT compliance and audits with accurate records.
• Coordinate warranty recovery efforts with vendors to maximize reimbursements.
• Develop maintenance reporting dashboards for leadership review.
• Identify process improvements to boost uptime and efficiency.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

DOT compliance

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Transportation, Fleet Management, Automotive Technology or related field

Tools

Fleetrock

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Welcome to Loves: TheSenior Fleet Maintenance Specialist is responsible for supporting the maintenance and compliance of the company's truck and trailer fleet through advanced maintenance analysis, vendor coordination, warranty administration, and regulatory compliance oversight. This role serves as a subject matter expert for fleet maintenance operations, helping ensure equipment reliability, cost-effective maintenance practices, and adherence to DOT and company standards.

Job Functions:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for truck and trailer maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, and repair processes.
• Monitor truck and trailer maintenance activity through Fleetrock to ensure repairs are accurately documented, coded, and completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze maintenance histories, repair trends, and equipment performance data to identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Review and approve maintenance invoices within established authority limits.
• Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and distribute recurring maintenance reports to support fleet operations.
• Coordinate and oversee warranty recovery efforts to maximize reimbursement opportunities and minimize maintenance expenses.
• Partner with vendors and repair facilities to resolve maintenance issues and ensure quality service delivery.
• Assist in onboarding and maintaining relationships with approved maintenance vendors.
• Monitor equipment replacement schedules and provide recommendations based on equipment condition, repair history, and maintenance costs.
• Support DOT compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate maintenance records and assisting with audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Risk Management to support loss recovery efforts and maintenance-related investigations.
• Develop and maintain maintenance reporting, metrics, and dashboards for leadership review.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and overall fleet performance.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Supply Chain, Fleet Management, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years of fleet maintenance, transportation, or trucking industry experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Fleet Management, Automotive Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Skills:

Hard Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of truck and trailer maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and fleet compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Fleetrock and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze maintenance data, trends, and cost performance metrics.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective coaching and employee development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional partners.
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.