Fleet Manager

TA Dispatch•Greenwood, IN

About The Position

The Fleet Manager oversees commercial fleet operations, including driver scheduling and dispatch, fleet availability, maintenance, regulatory compliance, cost control, driver management, and operational performance. The role partners with warehouse leadership and works with drivers, maintenance providers, vendors, and other operational teams to support safe, efficient service. Responsibilities combine office and computer-based work with interaction with drivers and fleet equipment. The role is full-time, with a schedule based on operational and business needs; flexibility may be required to support dispatch, fleet operations, maintenance, and urgent needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3–5 years of experience managing commercial fleets, drivers, and fleet assets.
Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and HOS regulations.
Experience with driver dispatch, fleet maintenance, compliance, and performance management.
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and fleet-related expenses.
Experience hiring, onboarding, training, and managing driver performance.
Computer/software knowledge, including Samsara, Lytx, McLeod, or comparable systems.
Knowledge of commercial tractors, trailers, vehicle inspections, and fleet maintenance.
Strong leadership and communication skills; organized and detail-oriented; proactive problem solver; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; data-driven and focused on continuous improvement; dependable, accountable, safety-focused, collaborative, and effective at building relationships with drivers and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in transportation, logistics, fleet management, business, or a related field.
CDL.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily driver schedules, routes, and remote shuttling; partner with warehouse leadership to ensure fleet availability.
Monitor driver performance, hours of service (HOS), and route efficiency; resolve operational and delivery issues.
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and HOS requirements.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs, review driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and maintain compliance records.
Manage Samsara implementation and fleet monitoring.
Monitor maintenance, fuel, vendor, and fleet expenses; track cost per mile and asset utilization, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage flex labor and Uber bids based on business needs.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and train drivers; maintain driver records in Lytx and McLeod.
Monitor driver performance, conduct reviews, and provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
Track operational KPIs and fleet performance; identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and costs, resolve issues, and support continuous operational improvement.