Fleet and Safety Director
About The Position
The Director of Fleet & Safety owns the daily operation, maintenance, safety, and compliance of a diverse passenger transportation fleet that includes luxury sedans, SUVs, sprinters, buses, and motor coaches. This role ensures vehicle reliability, regulatory compliance, brand presentation, and operational readiness while driving a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on fleet leadership experience in passenger transportation, strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements, and the ability to independently manage telematics, maintenance programs, and vendor relationships in a fast-growing, high-accountability environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years fleet leadership in passenger transportation (buses, vans, motor coaches)
- Strong DOT/FMCSA compliance knowledge
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
- Telematics/data experience (Samsara, Fleetio or similar)
- CDL with Passenger Endorsement & Airbrakes required
- Hands-on, solutions-driven leadership style
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical background
- Motor coach experience
- Experience scaling fleets during growth
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily fleet operations, preventive maintenance, inspections, and lifecycle planning
- Manage vendor/garage relationships and ensure timely, cost-effective repairs
- Lead fleet safety program and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance
- Oversee driver qualification files, incident investigations, and corrective actions
- Own telematics platforms (Samsara/Fleetio) and KPI reporting
- Track downtime, cost per mile, utilization, and safety metrics
- Partner with operations on scheduling, readiness, and dispatch coordination
- Support budgeting, cost control, and long-term fleet planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
