Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Venture Transport•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you. POSITION SUMMARY The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance, repair, and overall reliability of the company’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. This role ensures fleet operations are safe, cost-effective, and compliant with all applicable regulations. The supervisor leads maintenance coordinators, manages preventive maintenance programs, controls costs, and coordinates workflows to support organizational goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3–5 years of experience in fleet maintenance or vehicle repair
Proficiency with maintenance management software (TMT)
Strong understanding of DOT regulations
Demonstrated personnel management and leadership skills
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
Initiative, assertiveness, and sound decision-making skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree preferred
supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Maintenance Coordinators
Ensure all regions are adequately covered when staff are out or on PTO
Review repair orders to ensure accurate parts charges and complete repair documentation (3 C’s: Complaint, Cause, Correction)
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, inspections, and warranty documentation
Monitor fleet performance, reliability, and vehicle downtime
Coordinate with vendors, dealerships, and external service providers
Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff; enforce safety policies and procedures
Collaborate professionally with Operations, Customer Service, Maintenance Coordinators and other departments to achieve organizational goals
Proactively report equipment, personnel, and operational concerns to upper management
Respond to vehicle breakdowns and emergency repairs as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Monitors vehicle reliability and downtime while maintaining comprehensive records for inspections and warranties.
Ensures the fleet remains in full compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Acts as the primary liaison with dealerships, external service providers, and parts vendors.
Internal Collaboration: Partners with Operations and Customer Service departments to align maintenance activities with broader organizational goals and proactively reports risks to executive leadership