Fleet & Safety Manager - Lead 100+ Vehicles

Tom Nehl Truck Co.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Nehl Truck Co. in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Fleet Manager and Safety Coordinator to enforce safety policies and oversee the daily operations of a 100+ vehicle fleet.

This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations across seven locations. You will oversee DOT/FMCSA and state compliance, driver training, records, and certifications, coordinating with dispatch and drivers to optimize safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and transportation-related compliance requirements.
• Experience in fleet management software systems.
• Prefer 5 years of safety experience and transportation, truck, or fleet management experience.
• Experience using Samsara for fleet monitoring, compliance, and reporting is a plus.
• Knowledge of transportation insurance claims and accident management.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail in documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work areas, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws.
• Identify potential hazards and work with management to correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee operations of a fleet consisting of 100+ vehicles across seven locations.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, managers and drivers to ensure safe, reliable and efficient driving operations.
• Monitor fleet and driver performance and utilization.
• Maintain accurate records for vehicles and equipment (VINs/serial numbers, plates, registrations, GPS/telematics, maintenance history).
• Oversee registration, renewals, titles, plates, inspections, and other compliance requirements.
• Manage DOT/FMCSA and state commercial vehicle compliance (USDOT registration, updates, vehicle markings, inspections, maintenance records).
• Manage the CDL process including medical certification, licenses, and FMCSA clearing house registration.
• Assist with accident investigations, insurance claims, and safety-related matters.
• Develop and implement fleet management strategies and safety protocols.
• Responsible for vehicle acquisition, transfers, and disposals.
• Ensure OSHA standards and safety protocols are followed to maintain a safe workplace.
• Coordinate driver and operator training (defensive driving, forklift).
• Review telematics and incident history to identify trends and coaching needs.

Skills

OSHA safety standards

Fleet management software

5 years safety experience

Samsara experience

Insurance claims knowledge

Documentation & process improvement

Training coordination

Tools

Samsara

Fleet management software systems

Job description

At Tom Nehl we proudly say we are "The Team Behind Your Drive". We have a passion for serving the trucking industry and our community.

The newest member of our team could be you! See our current open positions below, and fill out an online application if you think you would be a good fit.

Position:Fleet Manager and Safety Coordinator

Location: 417 Edgewood Ave. South

Job Id:533

# of Openings:1

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Fleet Manager and Safety Coordinator to enforce the company’s safety policies and related laws and regulations and oversee daily operations of our company delivery fleet of 100+ trucks, vehicles, forklifts and other company owned assets. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work areas, equipment, and practices to ensure they meet federal, state, and local safety laws.
• Identify potential physical or chemical hazards and work with management to correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee operations of a fleet consisting of 100+ vehicles in seven locations.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, managers and drivers to ensure safe, reliable and efficient driving operations.
• Monitor fleet and driver performance and utilization.
• Maintain accurate records for vehicles and equipment, including assignments, locations, VINs/serial numbers, plates, registrations, unit numbers, GPS/telematics, maintenance history and replacement timing.
• Oversee registration, renewals, titles, plates, inspections, and other compliance requirements.
• Manage applicable DOT/FMCSA and state commercial vehicle compliance for fleet including USDOT registration, required updates, vehicle markings, inspections, maintenance records and related reporting.
• Manage the CDL process including medical certification, maintaining valid licenses, and validate FMCSA clearing house registration.
• Assist with accident investigations, insurance claims, and safety-related matters.
• Develop and implement fleet management strategies and safety protocols.
• Responsible for vehicle acquisition, transfers, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, and other relevant safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate required driver and operator training, including defensive driving, forklift training and other remedial training when needed.
• Review telematic, incident history, inspection reports and other performance information to identify trends, coaching needs, and opportunities to reduce risk.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and transportation-related compliance requirements.
• Experience in fleet management software systems.
• Prefer 5 years of safety experience and transportation, truck, or fleet management experience.
• Experience using Samsara for fleet monitoring, compliance, and reporting is a plus.
• Knowledge of transportation insurance claims and accident management.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail in documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Company Overview

Family owned and operated for over sixty years, Tom Nehl represents multiple manufacturers including Freightliner; Volvo; Western Star; Isuzu; Detroit; Caterpillar; and Cummins. In addition, we have a full benefit package which includes the options for medical, vision, employer paid dental insurance; HSA with an employer contribution; FSA; $20,000 employer paid life insurance; optional life insurance; short-term and long-term disability plans. We offer paid time off and eight paid holidays a year.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a drug-free workplace.