Fleet Operations Manager – DOT Compliance & Efficiency

CRH plc; Bulls Gap (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our private fleet across multiple locations. You will supervise drivers, ensure DOT compliance, manage schedules and incidents, and drive cost-effective, safe fleet performance.

You will lead hiring decisions, coach staff, review logs and trip records, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with site locations. This onsite role requires travel up to 25% and a strong grasp of DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training, or education.
• 2+ years managing DOT-regulated drivers and scheduling transportation preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work activities and deliveries required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Good verbal & written communications skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with customers and drivers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Job requires up to 25% travel.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Periodic walking, climbing, and kneeling during equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support targeted transportation initiatives and projects as directed.
• Display proactive mindset and seek to understand and cultivate opportunities to improve fleet operations across the region.
• Supervise drivers, and ensure drivers and vehicles remain in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Make hiring decisions, manage performance, provide coaching, and issue discipline for drivers.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company policies and procedures such as accident investigation and drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintain driver qualification files including driver road tests.
• Audit driver logs to ensure drivers are compliant with hours-of-service regulations.
• Oversight and management of any fleet-involved incident.
• Company contact for insurance claims, follow-up, etc. when the claims involve company drivers’ or company lease vehicles.
• Perform Lease/Buy decisions on equipment and provide recommendations including specifications.
• Conduct quarterly driver training and meetings as required.
• Review all drivers' logs, inspection reports, and trip records daily.
• Prepare trip records and fuel tax reports as needed.
• Manage Drive Cam Driver Behavior Safety Program.
• Oversee maintenance program for company vehicles including routing vehicle inspections at fleet domicile locations.
• Review current vendors and seek new vendors to help reduce cost and increase fleet efficiency.
• Provide support to scheduling department including backup.
• Working with site locations to refine and improve processes to increase fleet productivity.
• Provide reporting on key KPI metrics to management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

DOT regulations

Driver management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Two-year degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our private fleet across multiple locations. You will supervise drivers, ensure DOT compliance, manage schedules and incidents, and drive cost-effective, safe fleet performance.

You will lead hiring decisions, coach staff, review logs and trip records, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with site locations. This onsite role requires travel up to 25% and a strong grasp of DOT regulations.