Vice President, Fleet Operations
About The Position
The Vice President of Fleet Operations provides strategic leadership for the company’s fleet operations, overseeing operational performance, safety, compliance, and financial management. The role leads fleet strategy, vehicle lifecycle management, maintenance operations, fuel management, regulatory compliance, and efficiency initiatives across all fleet assets. In partnership with executive leadership, the VP aligns fleet and transportation capabilities with organizational goals while advancing safety, reliability, cost control, and service excellence. The role oversees company-owned and leased vehicles and equipment, fleet growth and replacement planning, maintenance programs, asset utilization, fuel strategy, fleet budgets and capital expenditures, vendor negotiations, and cost forecasting. It also leads fleet managers, maintenance leaders, and operational staff; develops leadership and succession plans; partners with HR on workforce planning; and advances fleet technology, analytics, and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of progressive fleet or transportation leadership experience.
- 5 or more years in senior leadership or executive-level operations management.
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and fleet compliance standards.
- Proven experience managing large-scale fleet operations and budgets.
- Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with multi-site or national fleet operations.
- Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or similar certification.
- Experience leading fleet electrification or sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a long-term fleet operations strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Lead initiatives focused on operational efficiency, scalability, sustainability, and technology integration.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor fleet effectiveness.
- Provide executive leadership for fleet growth, replacement cycles, and capital planning.
- Oversee operations for all company-owned and leased vehicles and equipment.
- Direct maintenance programs to maximize uptime and minimize operating costs.
- Ensure efficient vehicle utilization and asset management.
- Lead fuel management strategies and cost-containment initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain fleet audit readiness and regulatory documentation.
- Manage fleet operating budgets, capital expenditures, and cost forecasting.
- Analyze operational data to improve profitability and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Provide expertise and leadership in negotiations with vendors, OEMs, maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, and leasing companies.
- Identify opportunities for operational savings and process improvement.
- Lead and develop fleet managers, maintenance leaders, and operational staff.
- Build succession plans and leadership development initiatives.
- Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across fleet operations.
- Partner with HR on recruiting, retention, and workforce planning.
- Drive continuous improvement of telematics, fleet management systems, GPS tracking, EV integration, and maintenance software.
- Use data analytics to improve operational decision-making and performance.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options and two dental plan options; benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following hire.
- Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness benefits.
- Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability (LTD).
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
