Fleet Optimization & Fuel Strategy Manager

Pet Food Experts; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

EAP

Pet perks

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Pet Food Experts is seeking a Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager to oversee our private delivery fleet across the distribution network. You will manage procurement, maintenance, and decommissioning of tractors and trailers, while optimizing fuel programs and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and financial skills, with experience in DOT/FMCSA/IFTA compliance and data-driven cost savings. This role focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration within

Qualifications

• Commercial fleet management experience, preferably with tractors, trailers, or heavy-duty vehicles.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and IFTA requirements.
• Experience with fleet maintenance, fuel programs, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency.
• Ability to analyze fleet data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement, leasing, maintenance, utilization, replacement, and decommissioning of tractors, trailers, and fleet assets.
• Partner with DCs and maintenance providers to maximize fleet uptime and ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are completed efficiently.
• Manage fuel programs, including fuel cards, procurement, vendor relationships, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze fuel usage, MPG, idle time, fleet utilization, and maintenance costs to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Manage IFTA tracking and filing, DOT/FMCSA compliance, and audit-ready fleet records.
• Manage relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance with leasing, maintenance, and fuel vendors.
• Support transportation CapEx planning and long-term fleet replacement strategies.
• Use fleet technology and telematics to monitor performance and support data-driven decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce fleet costs and improve sustainability.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT/FMCSA/IFTA knowledge

Maintenance coordination

Fuel programs

Vendor management

Excel/Google Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Tools

Samsara

Netradyne

Omnitracs/XRS

FleetView

Job description

Pet Food Experts is seeking a Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager to oversee our private delivery fleet across the distribution network. You will manage procurement, maintenance, and decommissioning of tractors and trailers, while optimizing fuel programs and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and financial skills, with experience in DOT/FMCSA/IFTA compliance and data-driven cost savings. This role focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration within