Logistics & Fleet Manager

Hunter Truck•Youngwood, PA

1d•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics & Fleet Manager oversees the daily operations, safety, maintenance, utilization, and lifecycle management of Hunter Truck’s fleet of approximately 250–300 vehicles. The role leads 7–10 Route Truck Drivers and is responsible for transportation logistics, fleet compliance, vehicle replacement planning, vendor management, and cost control. The manager ensures vehicles are safe, reliable, and available to support business operations while improving fleet efficiency and minimizing downtime and costs. The position is based in Butler, New Stanton, or Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is full-time, exempt. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some local and overnight travel is required to visit company locations, warehouses, vendors, and business meetings. The role reports to the Senior Vice President of Parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of experience managing fleet operations, logistics, transportation, or a combination thereof.
Prior supervisory or management experience required.
Valid driver's license required and must meet company insurability standards.
Ability to perform business and financial calculations involving percentages, ratios, averages, budgets, depreciation, and cost analysis.
Ability to analyze operating expenses, maintenance trends, fuel consumption, and vehicle lifecycle costs.
Ability to prepare forecasts and recommendations related to vehicle replacement, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and fleet management systems for interpreting data and generating reports.
Ability to calculate and evaluate KPIs to support operational decisions.
Ability to solve complex operational and business problems, interpret financial, operational, and regulatory information, assess risk, exercise sound judgment, and develop strategic recommendations.
Ability to travel between company locations as needed.
Ability to inspect vehicles, including climbing into and around commercial vehicles.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.
Ability to work in office and shop environments.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrated sound judgment, ownership, prioritization, integrity, professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and data-informed decision-making.
Ability to build relationships across departments and locations, lead by example, promote safety and continuous improvement, develop and mentor employees, and communicate effectively with employees, vendors, customers, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics, Fleet Management, or a related field.
Experience overseeing a fleet of 100 or more vehicles.
Experience with vehicle sourcing, purchasing, replacement planning, and asset disposal.
Experience managing commercial drivers and transportation operations.
Valid CDL.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance, repairs, and condition of a fleet of approximately 250–300 vehicles.
Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
Monitor vehicle inspections, registrations, licenses, permits, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate vehicle repairs with internal service departments and external vendors.
Evaluate fleet performance, utilization, fuel consumption, repair costs, and replacement needs.
Maintain fleet records, including maintenance history, warranties, registrations, and asset inventories.
Investigate vehicle incidents, accidents, and damage claims and coordinate corrective actions.
Ensure fleet operations comply with federal, state, local, DOT, and company safety regulations.
Develop and manage the annual fleet replacement strategy and budget.
Research, evaluate, and procure replacement vehicles based on operational needs and cost-effectiveness.
Negotiate pricing and specifications with manufacturers, dealerships, upfitters, and vendors.
Coordinate vehicle upfitting, equipment installation, branding, and deployment.
Manage sale, auction, trade-in, or disposal of retired fleet assets.
Monitor vehicle market trends and lifecycle costs to support purchasing decisions.
Supervise and support 7–10 Route Truck Drivers.
Manage route planning and transportation schedules for timely deliveries and efficient operations.
Monitor route performance, driver productivity, and on-time service metrics.
Assign work schedules and coordinate driver coverage for vacations, absences, and business demands.
Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.
Maintain and monitor relationships with outside transportation resources, including PACCAR parts distribution facilities and transportation companies.
Develop and manage fleet and logistics budgets.
Monitor fuel, maintenance, repair, licensing, insurance, and vehicle acquisition expenses.
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Prepare periodic reports on fleet performance, operational metrics, and budget performance.
Travel between company locations and visit warehouses, vendor facilities, industry conferences, and other business-related meetings as needed.
Inspect vehicles, including climbing into and around commercial vehicles.