Manager Fleet and Transportation

Colonial Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

PCG is seeking a Fleet & Transportation Manager for our Lenexa, KS operations. You will direct and manage the fleet program, including procurement, repair, fuel, maintenance, and disposition of all vehicles and equipment.

The role partners with senior leadership and branch managers to ensure safety, compliance, and cost efficiency across the fleet. You will lead a 4–6 person team, oversee telematics, vendor relations, and lifecycle cost analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred in logistics, transportation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a fleet team of 4–6 members.
• Develop fleet goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Provide leadership input on fleet policies, performance, compliance, and safety.
• Administer vehicle replacement to optimize lifecycle and reliability.
• Manage fuel programs to monitor usage and cost.
• Develop environmental initiatives, incl. alternative fuels evaluation.
• Oversee maintenance programs and track vehicle history.
• Ensure DOT compliance and maintain policy manuals.
• Conduct audits and provide training as needed.
• Ensure hazardous materials handling and storage compliance.
• Recommend vehicle selection using lifecycle cost analyses.
• Administer accident management programs.
• Develop telematics systems and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with branch managers on freight and logistics solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fleet operations

Transportation logistics

DOT compliance

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, business, or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

PCG is seeking a Fleet & Transportation Manager for our operations based in Lenexa, KS.

The Transportation Manager will direct and manage the company's fleet management program, including procurement, repair, fuel, maintenance, and disposition of all vehicles and equipment. This role will partner with senior leadership and branch managers to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, safety, and cost optimization across the fleet organization.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, develop, and manage a fleet team of 4-6 team members, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure effective execution of fleet operations, compliance, and cost management initiatives
• Assist in the development and implementation of fleet goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
• Provide insight to senior leadership on fleet policies, financial performance, compliance, and safety initiatives
• Administer a vehicle replacement program to ensure fleet reliability and lifecycle optimization
• Manage fuel usage programs to monitor and control consumption and cost
• Develop and implement environmental initiatives, including alternative fuel evaluation
• Oversee maintenance programs and ensure accurate tracking of vehicle history
• Ensure compliance with federal and state DOT regulations and maintain policy manuals
• Conduct audits and provide training to personnel as necessary
• Ensure compliance with hazardous material handling and storage regulations
• Provide recommendations for vehicle selection using lifecycle cost analysis
• Administer accident management programs
• Develop and manage telematics systems and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with branch managers on freight and logistics solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• Strong understanding of fleet operations, transportationlogistics, and DOT compliance
• Financial acumen including cost analysis, budgeting, and lifecycle costing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with telematics and fleet management systems
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

Salary Range:$89,000-$117,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree inlogistics, transportation, business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading teams in a dynamic, multi-location environment
• Experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics roles preferred
• Experience in construction or related industry preferred