Trucking Maintenance Manager

Trucking Maintenance Manager responsibilities include creating and implementing maintenance schedules, managing maintenance staff and budgets, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, overseeing repairs and parts inventory, and analyzing equipment data to improve fleet productivity and reliability. They also manage vendor relationships and maintain accurate maintenance records to prevent unexpected breakdowns and minimize costs.  

Program Management: Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for the truck fleet to ensure timely and regular servicing 

Team Leadership: Lead, train, and manage maintenance technicians and mechanics, including managing performance and staff scheduling.  

Budget & Inventory: Manage the maintenance budget, track expenses, and oversee the inventory of spare parts and materials.  

Inspections & Diagnostics: Conduct regular inspections and diagnostic tests on trucks and equipment to identify potential mechanical or electrical issues before they become major problems.  

Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, equipment history, service schedules, and inspection reports to ensure compliance and track needs.  

Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, implementing safety guidelines and practices for the maintenance team 

Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the maintenance program, analyzing data and recommending upgrades or modifications to enhance equipment reliability and fleet productivity.  

Cost Control: Manage costs effectively by preventing unexpected failures, minimizing downtime, and making informed decisions about repairs and part replacements.  

Equipment Reliability: Focus on improving the overall reliability and performance of the truck fleet through proactive maintenance and timely repairs. 

Fleet Accountability: Ensure truck spare parts are kept safe and prevent loss, implement systematic inventory management practices including a detailed parts inventory, secure storage, strict access control, regular audits, and the use of a tracking system to record part usage and movement, all while defining a standard procedure for handling and managing these critical components 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, Logistics, or a related field (Associate degree or technical certification may be considered)
• Associate's: Often preferred, especially in fields like business, engineering, logistics, or automotive technology.  
• At least 3–5 years of experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle maintenance, or a related field
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams, mechanics, or technicians
• Experience handling truck fleets, heavy equipment, or logistics operations is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance systems
• Ability to analyze maintenance data to improve fleet performance and reduce downtime
• Strong attention to detail in record-keeping, reporting, and documentation 
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair processes, including diesel equipment, is highly valued.