Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Lineage Logistics; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a transportation operations leader to oversee daily fleet operations, maintenance oversight, and driver coaching for 30+ drivers at our Yakima facility. This onsite role follows a 6:00–7:00 AM start and a 4:00–6:00 PM finish, with emphasis on DOT/FMCSA compliance and safety.

You will partner with dispatch, supervise drivers and logistics staff, monitor performance, and drive cost control while building strong relationships with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in fleet, trucking, or transportation operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance best practices.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), fleet management platforms, and ELD systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, repair scheduling, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, with experience supervising drivers and operations staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with drivers, mechanics, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dispatch to align driver assignments, routing, and load coverage as needed.
• Monitor fleet utilization to ensure efficient asset use and cost control.
• Supervise overall fleet performance, ensuring equipment availability, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, HOS rules, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor equipment performance, repair needs, and downtime; ensure timely resolution.
• Track maintenance records, warranty programs, and compliance with inspection standards.
• Partner with vendors, shops, and internal maintenance staff to manage repairs and control costs.
• Support implementation of fleet maintenance software and ensure accurate data entry.
• Supervise and coach drivers, and logistics staff to ensure high performance.
• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and mentoring with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and set clear accountability for service, cost, and quality standards.
• Support driver onboarding, orientation, and safety training.
• Lead monthly driver safety meetings and facilitate additional quarterly sessions as needed to reinforce compliance, promote best practices, and address safety concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers & vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and service quality.
• Act as the escalation point for service issues, coordinating resolutions quickly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation and fleet strategies with business goals.
• Analyze fleet performance metrics (fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, downtime, driver turnover).
• Identify trends and develop strategies to improve asset life cycles, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Support adoption of new technologies and tools to improve fleet safety and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
• Partner with the Safety and Compliance team to conduct internal safety audits and implement action plans that drive effective resolutions.

Skills

DOT/FMCSA regulations

driver coaching

leadership

communication

TMS experience

safety compliance

data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or related field

Tools

TMS

ELD systems

fleet management software

Job description

Lineage Logistics is seeking a transportation operations leader to oversee daily fleet operations, maintenance oversight, and driver coaching for 30+ drivers at our Yakima facility. This onsite role follows a 6:00–7:00 AM start and a 4:00–6:00 PM finish, with emphasis on DOT/FMCSA compliance and safety.

You will partner with dispatch, supervise drivers and logistics staff, monitor performance, and drive cost control while building strong relationships with customers and vendors.