Fleet Manager - Charlotte, NC

Great Lakes Petroleum Co.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Great Lakes Petroleum Co. is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee maintenance, reliability, and regulatory compliance of our fuel transport fleet and support vehicles.

This role ensures assets are safe, operationally ready, and maintained in a cost-effective manner. The Fleet Manager will lead maintenance activities, supervise maintenance personnel, manage vendor relationships, and partner with Operations, Transportation, and Safety teams to maximize fleet performance and minimize

Qualifications

• Five or more years in fleet maintenance or transportation equipment management.
• Two or more years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty diesel truck and trailer maintenance.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations for commercial fleets.
• Experience managing maintenance vendors and expenses.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for fuel trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and uptime.
• Provide leadership and direction to fleet maintenance technicians and service personnel.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs to support transportation operations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and safety requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection documentation, and repair histories.
• Manage relationships with outside repair facilities, vendors, parts suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Review maintenance-related purchases and services.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Assist with fleet replacement planning and asset utilization.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and roadside assistance.
• Support safety initiatives and incident investigations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Fleet/Transportation/Logistics

ASE certifications

CDL

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Great Lakes Petroleum is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and regulatory compliance of our fuel transport fleet and support vehicles. This position plays a critical role in ensuring fleet assets are safe, operationally ready, and maintained in a cost-effective manner. The Fleet Manager will lead maintenance activities, supervise maintenance personnel, manage vendor relationships, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and partner with Operations, Transportation, and Safety teams to maximize fleet performance and minimize equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for fuel trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs to improve fleet reliability and equipment uptime.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to fleet maintenance technicians and service personnel.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs to support transportation operations and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, repair histories, and fleet records.
• Manage relationships with outside repair facilities, vendors, parts suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Review maintenance-related purchases, including parts, tools, equipment, and services.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.
• Assist with fleet replacement planning, equipment lifecycle management, and asset utilization.
• Coordinate emergency repairs, roadside assistance, and equipment recovery when needed.
• Support safety initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective action efforts.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in fleet maintenance, transportation equipment management, or diesel equipment management.
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty diesel truck and trailer maintenance.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations applicable to commercial vehicle fleets.
• Experience managing maintenance vendors, repair facilities, and maintenance expenses.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Fleet Management, Transportation, Logistics, Business, Diesel Technology, or a related field.
• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Experience supporting fuel transport, tanker, petroleum, or other regulated commercial vehicle fleets.