Manager, Fleet Operations

Rippling, Inc.; Lugoff (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobius Renewables is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead our mid-sized CNG/RNG trucking fleet. You will oversee dispatch, driver accountability, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, on-time deliveries.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules, and a track record of improving fleet efficiency and safety in a fast-growing renewables environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent fleet leadership experience.
• Experience: 3+ years in trucking, transportation, or fleet operations with dispatch and compliance responsibility.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead a fleet team in a fast-paced environment.
• Regulatory: Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and CSA expectations.
• Operations: Experience managing tractors, trailers, driver schedules, and service performance.
• Safety: Demonstrated ability to reinforce safe work practices and incident follow-up.
• Technical: Proficiency with fleet-management systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fleet operations including dispatch coordination, route execution, asset deployment and delivery performance.
• Supervise drivers, ensure safety, policy compliance, and address attendance and performance issues.
• Maintain DOT/FMCSA compliance, prepare for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee CNG/RNG pipeline movements, scheduling, loading/unloading workflows and customer requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and downtime to keep equipment reliable.
• Improve utilization, route efficiency, fuel performance, and reduce empty miles.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations to plan loads and resolve disruptions quickly.
• Reconcile daily BOLs, invoices, and driver payroll; support contract obligations.
• Maintain fleet documentation and reporting; track KPIs and drive improvements.
• Manage vendor relations with maintenance providers and roadside services.

Skills

Fleet Operations

Driver Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Dispatch & Scheduling

Asset Utilization

Maintenance Coordination

BOL/Invoicing Reconciliation

Payroll Coordination

Contract Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Data & KPI Tracking

Communication

Problem Solving

Tech Proficiency (FMS/ELD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management

Tools

Fleet management systems

ELD/telematics platforms

Dispatch software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Mobius Renewables , we’re helping lead the global energy transition by transforming waste into renewable energy and measurable decarbonization. We’re a fast-growing team of expert innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers committed to advancing global sustainability, fueling a circular economy, and creating a cleaner future for all. Join us and help shape the future of renewable energy.

Position Summary:

Mobius Renewables is seeking an experienced, hands-on Fleet Manager to lead the daily operations of our mid-sized CNG/RNG virtual pipeline trucking fleet. This role is responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient fleet performance across drivers, tractors, trailers, and customer deliveries. The Fleet Manager will assist with dispatch execution, driver accountability, BOL reconciliation, customer invoicing reconciliation, driver payroll, contract management, maintenance coordination, regulatory compliance, and asset utilization to ensure reliable service and strong operational performance.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in trucking operations, fleet leadership, and DOT/FMCSA compliance, along with the ability to build a safety-first culture, improve fleet efficiency, and support consistent on-time delivery for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fleet Operations Management: Lead day-to-day fleet operations for a mid-sized trucking fleet, including dispatch coordination, route execution, asset deployment, and delivery performance across regional and assigned lanes.
• Driver Leadership & Accountability: Supervise and support drivers to ensure safe operations, professionalism, policy compliance, and strong service performance. Coach drivers and address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters as needed.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, HOS, ELD, DVIR, and vehicle inspection requirements. Partner with internal teams to promote a strong safety culture and ensure readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• CNG/RNG Virtual Pipeline Operations: Oversee the safe and efficient movement of CNG/RNG equipment and gas deliveries, including coordination of trailer availability, site scheduling, loading/unloading workflows, and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintenance Coordination: Partner with maintenance providers and internal stakeholders to manage preventive maintenance schedules, repairs, inspections, and equipment downtime. Ensure tractors and trailers are safe, road-ready, and operating at high levels of reliability.
• Asset Utilization & Efficiency: Monitor and improve tractor and trailer utilization, route efficiency, fuel performance, driver productivity, and empty-mile reduction. Identify opportunities to increase uptime and improve operating performance.
• Dispatch & Service Performance: Work closely with dispatch and operations teams to ensure timely load planning, schedule execution, customer communication, and rapid resolution of service disruptions.
• BOL, Invoicing and Driver Payroll Reconciliation: Assist director of operations with reconciling daily BOL’s, accurate monthly invoicing, and accurate driver payroll execution.
• Customer Contract Management: Assist director of operations with company’s adherence to contractual obligations and address with management when terms and conditions are not properly executed.
• Incident Response & Corrective Action: Lead response efforts related to accidents, breakdowns, service failures, and safety incidents. Support investigations, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Ensure accurate and timely fleet documentation, including driver qualification records, inspection records, maintenance files, training records, and compliance-related reporting.
• KPI Management & Continuous Improvement: Track and report key fleet performance indicators such as on-time delivery, safety events, CSA-related trends, equipment uptime, driver turnover, and cost performance. Use data to identify trends and drive operational improvements.
• Vendor & Service Provider Coordination: Manage relationships with third-party service providers, including maintenance vendors, roadside assistance providers, and other operational partners that support fleet continuity and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent fleet leadership experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 3 + years of experience in trucking, transportation, or fleet operations, including direct responsibility for drivers, equipment, dispatch, and compliance.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success leading a fleet team in a fast-paced operating environment with responsibility for safety, service, and operational execution.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service, ELD compliance, driver qualification files, vehicle inspections, and CSA-related performance expectations.
• Fleet Operations Knowledge: Experience managing tractors, trailers, driver schedules, asset utilization, and service performance in a private, dedicated, or specialized fleet environment.
• Safety Focus: Proven ability to reinforce safe work practices, lead incident follow-up, and maintain high standards of driver and equipment compliance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with fleet management systems, ELD/telematics platforms, dispatch software, and Microsoft Excel for reporting and performance tracking.
• Problem-Solving: Strong operational decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize issues, solve problems quickly, and maintain service continuity in a dynamic environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across drivers, dispatch, operations leadership, maintenance partners, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in CNG, RNG, industrial gas, energy distribution, bulk transport, or other specialized trailer operations.
• Experience with hazmat-regulated operations, high-pressure gas equipment, or safety-sensitive transportation environments.