Fleet & Asset Manager

James River Petroleum•Ashland, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JRP is seeking a Fleet & Asset Manager to oversee the performance, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle of the company’s fleet across multiple operating locations. The role combines fleet management, maintenance oversight, data analysis, asset optimization, and vendor coordination to ensure the company has the right equipment in the right locations and operating efficiently. The position works across Operations, Finance, Procurement, Maintenance, vendors, and field teams, using fleet data to identify trends, reduce downtime, improve utilization, and inform decisions about maintenance, transfers, replacement, acquisition, and disposal. The position is based in Ashland, Virginia, and is approximately 75% office-based and 25% field-based, with approximately 25% travel to JRP operating locations and other field sites. Field work may include vehicle inspections, fleet audits, location visits, repair facility and vendor visits, and meetings with local Operations teams. The work involves regular exposure to commercial vehicles, transportation operations, maintenance facilities, and outdoor environments.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, asset management, or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and recommend improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and KPI tracking.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams, vendors, and leadership.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between JRP locations required.
A CDL with applicable endorsements is required before operating or repositioning any company vehicle that requires one.
Ability to work in both an office and field environment.
Ability to walk commercial vehicle lots, inspect vehicles, and navigate uneven outdoor surfaces.
Ability to visually inspect vehicles and equipment for condition, damage, and maintenance concerns.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial trucks, fleet management systems, preventive maintenance, or vendor coordination preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee JRP’s fleet across all operating locations, maintaining accurate visibility into vehicle location, condition, assignment, availability, and status.
Monitor and analyze fleet utilization, loads, revenue, mileage, downtime, maintenance activity, repair frequency, operating costs, and vehicle availability.
Develop fleet reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with clear insight into asset performance.
Identify underutilized, high-cost, unreliable, or frequently out-of-service vehicles and recommend appropriate action.
Oversee preventative maintenance and repair activity, coordinating with internal teams, repair facilities, and outside vendors.
Track repair status, downtime, maintenance costs, work orders, invoices, and recurring mechanical issues.
Evaluate fleet distribution across markets and recommend vehicle transfers, additions, replacements, or reductions based on workload and demand.
Support long-term fleet lifecycle and capital planning, including recommendations regarding acquisition, replacement, resale, and disposal.
Conduct field inspections and fleet audits to verify vehicle condition, location, assignment, and operational status.
Manage relationships with repair shops, dealerships, towing providers, parts suppliers, and other fleet service providers.
Partner with Operations and Finance to evaluate fleet costs, revenue contribution, utilization, and overall asset performance.
Translate fleet data into actionable recommendations that improve availability, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Perform other fleet, asset, and operational responsibilities as assigned.