Fleet Operations Lead - Safety, Compliance & Optimization

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

PTO and holidays

Pay-for-performance with raises/bonues

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Fleet Manager in the United States to lead transportation operations, drive safety, and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance. This role focuses on building a high-performing team and delivering safe, efficient delivery outcomes across routes and schedules.

You will analyze performance data, guide continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, and HR. A bachelor's degree and CDL are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading DOT-regulated drivers or fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety programs.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis and fleet performance metrics.
• Valid CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all transportation operations by directing driver teams, coordinating routes and schedules, managing workload execution, resolving delivery issues, overseeing transportation documentation, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery performance.
• Own compliance with DOT, FMCSA, federal, state, local, and company regulations, including Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), Hours of Service (HOS), CSA performance, licensing, drug and alcohol programs, vehicle safety standards, audits, reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and hold drivers accountable through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, ride‑alongs, field observations, performance management, recognition, corrective action, and ongoing use of telematics and fleet systems to improve safety, service, and operational performance while verifying the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Direct fleet asset management and performance, including vehicle utilization, maintenance, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance programs, fleet reliability initiatives, fuel tax reporting, fleet records, performance reporting, capital replacement planning, vendor and service provider management, and monitoring key operational, safety, compliance, and reliability metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Compliance, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to mitigate risk, lead transportation incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, remove operational barriers, support business continuity, identify improvement opportunities, and execute special projects.

Skills

Fleet leadership

DOT regulations

Performance analysis

Team development

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Fleet Manager in the United States to lead transportation operations, drive safety, and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance. This role focuses on building a high-performing team and delivering safe, efficient delivery outcomes across routes and schedules.

You will analyze performance data, guide continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, and HR. A bachelor's degree and CDL are preferred.