Fleet Manager

Suit Trans; Rainbow City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Suit Trans is seeking a Fleet Manager in Rainbow City, AL to oversee daily fleet operations, dispatch coordination, and equipment assignment. This on-site role emphasizes driver routes, maintenance scheduling, and DOT compliance to ensure safe, on-time service.

The position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and experience supervising drivers. It offers a stable, driver-focused environment with opportunities to improve processes and grow the fleet strategically.

Qualifications

• Strong Fleet Management and Fleet Operations skills to oversee vehicles, drivers, and daily logistics.
• Solid understanding of DOT Regulations to ensure safety, legal compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Experience supervising drivers or dispatch operations is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency with fleet management software or transportation management systems is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education in logistics, business, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fleet operations, including dispatch coordination, equipment assignment, and monitoring driver routes and schedules.
• Manage maintenance scheduling, track vehicle performance and utilization, and ensure DOT compliance and company policies.
• Analyze operational data, resolve service and equipment issues, and support drivers with clear communication.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to improve processes and foster a respectful, relationship-driven work environment.
• Contribute to strategic planning for fleet growth, cost control, and service quality.

Skills

Fleet Management

Operations Management

DOT Regulations

Data Analysis

Driver supervision

Communication

Fleet software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in logistics or related field

Job description

Company Description Suit Trans is a family-owned trucking company with decades of experience and a deep commitment to the people who move the industry forward. The organization prioritizes driver lifestyle, offering flexibility, more time at home, and competitive compensation. Suit Trans focuses on fair, honest, and straightforward policies and procedures, supported by quality equipment and benefits. The company aims to provide a better direction for drivers and team members who want to thrive in an environment built on respect, relationships, and strong values. Suit Trans believes trucking is fundamentally about people, not just trucks and freight.

Role Description The Fleet Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Rainbow City, AL. This role is responsible for overseeing daily fleet operations, including dispatch coordination, equipment assignment, and monitoring driver routes and schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time service. The Fleet Manager will manage maintenance scheduling, track vehicle performance and utilization, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing operational data, resolving service and equipment issues, supporting drivers with clear communication, and collaborating with operations and safety teams to improve processes. The role also involves contributing to strategic planning for fleet growth, cost control, and service quality while fostering a respectful, relationship-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Fleet Management and Fleet Operations skills to oversee vehicles, drivers, and daily logistics.
• Candidates should possess Operations Management skills to optimize processes, manage resources, and support company performance goals.
• Candidates should possess a solid understanding of DOT Regulations to ensure safety, legal compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions.
• Prior experience in trucking or transportation management, including supervising drivers or dispatch operations, is highly beneficial.
• Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency with fleet management or transportation management software is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in logistics, business, or a related field is a plus.