Fleet Uptime Project Manager – Diagnostic & Innovation

North American Transportation Management Institute; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Project Manager Uptime to act as a subject matter expert in commercial fleet equipment, diagnosing complex issues and validating emerging technologies to enhance uptime and reduce costs.

The role concentrates on root-cause analysis, evaluating new products, and creating standardized repair procedures to boost repair efficiency and fleet availability across the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the automotive, diesel, or commercial trucking industry.
• HD Truck OEM Technician Certification strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy‑duty truck mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in navigating OEM diagnostic platforms, service information systems, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and act on fleet maintenance data to identify trends and support decision‑making.
• Innovative problem solver with strong critical and adaptive thinking skills.
• Effective communicator, able to present technical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Committed to continuous learning and holding a high standard of quality in all aspects of the role.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Successful candidate must complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation, and complete a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured root cause analysis on fleet equipment issues and develop corrective action plans to drive resolution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and products through hands‑on testing, providing data‑supported recommendations for potential fleet adoption to improve Customer Experience.
• Identify gaps in existing maintenance processes and develop standardized procedures that improve repair efficiency.
• Design and implement proactive repair strategies aimed at minimizing vehicle downtime and improving overall fleet availability.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OEM diagnostic platforms

Service information systems

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Project Manager Uptime to act as a subject matter expert in commercial fleet equipment, diagnosing complex issues and validating emerging technologies to enhance uptime and reduce costs.

The role concentrates on root-cause analysis, evaluating new products, and creating standardized repair procedures to boost repair efficiency and fleet availability across the organization.