Fleet Maintenance Manager

Proficient Auto Logistics
  • Ogden, Utah
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    About Proficient Auto Logistics

    Proficient Auto Logistics is the leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Through the combination of nine industry-leading operating companies, including four since IPO debut May 2024, PAL operates the largest auto transportation fleet in North America, offering a broad range of services primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, and regional rail yards to auto dealerships around North America. As a combined entity, we operate the largest auto transportation fleet in North America with over 90 terminal locations and over 1,650 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
    We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
    Job Summary
    The Fleet Maintenance Manager provides overall leadership for the Auto Transport Group shop in Ogden, Utah, supporting company-owned auto haul equipment. This role oversees maintenance and repair activities for auto haul tractors, trailers, and related equipment to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operations. The Fleet Maintenance Manager is accountable for fleet uptime, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, team performance, and financial results.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Lead maintenance and repair operations for company-owned auto haul tractors, trailers, and support equipment, including in-house shop work and outside vendor repairs
    • Coordinate timely response to roadside breakdowns, including mobile repairs, towing, driver transportation, and lodging when needed
    • Work with repair facilities across multiple states to support equipment operating outside the local market, ensuring quality workmanship, timely completion of repairs, and excellent customer service
    • Maintain preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, availability, and compliance
    • Monitor fleet performance, maintenance trends, and cost performance to reduce downtime and control operating expenses
    • Train, coach, and evaluate team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
    • Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations
    • Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, and repair histories
    • Oversee parts inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels while controlling costs
    • Review and approve repair estimates, work orders, purchase orders, and invoices
    • Partner with Operations and Equipment leadership to prioritize repairs, improve asset utilization, and support service objectives
    • Monitor key performance indicators related to fleet reliability, safety, cost control, and financial performance
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, equipment reliability, and customer satisfaction
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    • High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical training, or industry certifications preferred
    • Three or more years of fleet maintenance experience with Class 8 tractors and trailers
    • Three or more years of maintenance leadership experience
    • Experience with auto haul equipment strongly preferred
    • Ability to manage high-pressure and time-sensitive situations effectively
    • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
    • Current Class A CDL strongly preferred
    • Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements
    • Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills
    • Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
    • Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered
    • Ability to work in office, shop, and outdoor environments
    • Ability to walk, stand, climb, and conduct equipment inspections frequently
    • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to work around heavy equipment and varying environmental conditions
     
    EEO Statement
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOgden, Utah
    Websitehttps://proficientautologistics.com

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
    • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Modelunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Embedded Systemsunmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Fleet Managementunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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