Job Description
Overview Placement Type:
Permanent
Salary:
$100K- $115K
Start Date:
08.11.2025
Auto Transport Fleet Maintenance Manager 100% On-site Brunswick, GA | Port-Based | Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
We're looking for a highly skilled and strategic
Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the performance, compliance, and reliability of a growing fleet of specialized car haulers. You'll lead a team of maintenance supervisors and technicians to ensure our 250+ vehicles stay road-ready, safe, and in full compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards.
This is a leadership-level opportunity with direct impact on operations-and the chance to help shape the maintenance infrastructure as the company
plans to triple in size over the next five years .
Key Responsibilities - Manage 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisors with their direct reports
- Lead and manage inspection, service, and repair operations for all tractors, trailers, and specialty car hauling equipment
- Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA and OEM standards
- Track and report key fleet metrics: downtime, cost-per-mile, PM compliance, emergency events
- Approve maintenance expenditures and evaluate vendor repair estimates
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for inspections, repairs, and driver-reported defects
- Oversee the CLC Lodging program and ensure proper vehicle availability for new hires
- Respond to breakdowns and direct timely roadside recovery or support
- Manage registration, decals, IFTA reporting, and fuel permitting processes
- Serve as a key partner to Operations and HR to align equipment availability with driver schedules and hiring
What You Bring - 5+ years of indirect fleet management experience , including 1-3 years in a supervisory role
- Deep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and preventive maintenance strategy
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
- Familiarity with IFTA, IC contracts, vehicle registration, and fuel permits
- Ability to track OEM specs and maintain warranty compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- CDL or car hauler driving experience preferred
- Must be eligible for a TWIC badge due to port access requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
About the Company This opportunity is with a
fast-growing transportation and logistics firm , recently launched as a
subsidiary of a global automotive giant . The company focuses on
dealer-to-dealer automotive delivery , servicing major OEMs like GM, Volvo, Rivian, and Lucid. With a current fleet of 250 trucks and ambitious growth targets, it's an exciting time to get on board and shape the future of automotive transport logistics.
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary (based on experience) $100K- $115K
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
- Unlimited Flex Time Off (FTO) - capped at 10 paid days per vacation stretch
- 12 paid holidays
- Bonus opportunity and advancement potential as the fleet grows
This is a rare opportunity to
lead from the front in a fast-scaling environment with executive visibility and operational ownership. If you're ready to take the wheel, we want to hear from you.
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