Fleet Operations Leader: Safety, Compliance, & Optimization

Socket.dev; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in New Jersey is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the company’s vehicle fleet across the United States, ensuring DOT compliance, proactive maintenance, and optimized utilization to support logistics and customer satisfaction.

You will lead dispatch, maintenance programs, and cross-functional collaboration with service teams, analyze fleet metrics for cost efficiency, and train staff to uphold safety and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a logistics or transportation field.
• 3+ years in fleet management or transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and service teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily fleet operations including dispatching, routing, and scheduling.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure safety standards.
• Monitor DOT compliance and other transportation laws.
• Collaborate with service to coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Analyze fleet data to identify cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Oversee procurement, registration, and disposal of fleet vehicles.
• Lead and train fleet staff to maintain high service and safety standards.

Skills

Fleet management

Fleet maintenance

Operations management

DOT compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation Management, or a related field

Job description

Socket.dev in New Jersey is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the company’s vehicle fleet across the United States, ensuring DOT compliance, proactive maintenance, and optimized utilization to support logistics and customer satisfaction.

You will lead dispatch, maintenance programs, and cross-functional collaboration with service teams, analyze fleet metrics for cost efficiency, and train staff to uphold safety and high service standards.