Regional Maintenance Manager

The Regional Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment within a designated region. This includes managing the fleet of trucks and trailers, ensuring they are regularly serviced, inspected, and compliant with industry standards and regulations. The role involves managing a team of technicians, shop operations, scheduling maintenance repairs, and ensuring that all vehicles are safe and operational for the company's transportation needs.

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the company’s fleet of trucks and trailers.
• Manage shop parts catalog to ensure inventory is current and accurate.
• Manage inventory min/max settings to keep inventory value low while keeping out of stock requests to a minimum.
• Monitor the condition of fleet vehicles and ensure they are compliant with all safety and regulatory standards (e.g., DOT, EPA).
• Coordinate emergency repairs and unplanned maintenance activities, minimizing the impact on fleet operations.
• Supervise and manage a team of fleet maintenance technicians and shop operations, ensuring they are trained, efficient, and productive.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet the maintenance needs of the fleet.
• Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring that maintenance teams follow all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure that all vehicles comply with state, federal, and industry regulations, including inspections, licensing, and certifications.
• Enforce safety policies, and ensure all equipment is roadworthy and meets compliance standards (e.g., DOT, FMCSA).
• Perform routine audits of equipment, shop locations and fleet records to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers for outsourced repairs and services.
• Utilize fleet management software to track maintenance schedules, repair history, and vehicle performance.
• Provide regular reports to the operations team on fleet status, maintenance activities, cost analysis, and operational efficiencies.

• Travel required to oversee maintenance across multiple locations or sites.
• Availability for after-hours support as needed.
• Occasional work in a shop or outdoor environment, including inspections of vehicles and equipment.

• Associate’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in fleet maintenance, preferably in the trucking industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• A.S.E. Certification (Automotive Service Excellence) in Medium/Heavy Truck.
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and critical thinking skills to address mechanical and operational issues.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, including DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management
• Truck Transportation