Senior Fleet Manager

Mustang Cat•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mustang Rental Services is seeking an experienced Senior Fleet Manager to lead fleet strategy, utilization, and capital deployment across our rental operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring we have the right equipment, in the right location, at the right time—while maximizing utilization, improving return on invested capital (ROIC), and supporting profitable growth across our Rental Services and Heavy Rents operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of equipment rental or fleet experience, financial and analytical capability, and operational execution. You’ll work closely with Sales, Operations, Service, Logistics, and senior leadership to make data-driven decisions that improve fleet performance across our branch network.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in fleet management, asset management, equipment rental, or other capital-intensive operations
Experience within equipment rental, heavy equipment, construction, industrial services, or a related industry strongly preferred
Experience managing a large, diversified equipment or asset portfolio
Strong understanding of equipment utilization, asset lifecycle management, and fleet economics
Strong financial acumen, including ROI analysis, capital planning, and forecasting
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical operational decisions
Experience with fleet management systems, reporting tools, and analytics
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to operate effectively across both corporate and field environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute fleet strategies aligned with revenue growth and ROIC objectives
Plan and manage equipment purchases, redeployments, rotations, and dispositions
Optimize fleet mix across core rental, specialty, and Heavy Rents equipment
Monitor fleet utilization, time on rent, idle assets, and other key performance indicators
Identify underperforming equipment and lead decisions to reposition, re-rent, or dispose of assets
Prioritize capital investments based on demand, utilization, financial returns, and business needs
Lead fleet positioning and rotation strategies across our branch network
Ensure equipment availability supports large projects, seasonal demand, and growth opportunities
Manage the equipment lifecycle from acquisition through disposition
Evaluate fleet age, maintenance costs, utilization, ROI, and overall asset performance
Partner with Sales to align fleet availability with customer demand and growth strategies
Collaborate with Operations and Service leadership to improve fleet readiness and reduce downtime
Partner with Central Logistics to improve equipment movement and minimize unnecessary transportation costs
Develop fleet dashboards, reporting, and performance analytics
Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations regarding fleet performance and capital deployment