What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at BAAKO Bus Company?
BAAKO Bus Company
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications
Why Join BAAKO?
BAAKO Bus Company is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation. We’ve branded ourselves as a niche bus company that is centered around community and relationship building.
Position Summary
Seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee all aspects of an organization's vehicle fleet — from acquisition and maintenance to compliance, driver safety, and cost optimization. The Fleet Manager will be in charge of managing drivers, technicians and dispatchers.
Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business preferred.
Experience
3–5 years in fleet ops, logistics, or transportation management.
Qualifications
Class B or higher CDL
Operational Duties
Maintenance
- Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate repairs, warranty claims, and emergency breakdowns
- Track vehicle inspections and regulatory compliance (DOT, FMCSA)
- Manage CMMS platform for work order tracking and asset history
Fleet Life Span
- Manage vehicle acquisition, specification, and procurement
- Plan fleet replacement cycles based on TCO and condition data
- Oversee vehicle disposal, remarketing, and title management
- Develop EV transition strategy and charging infrastructure plans
Safety Compliance
- Implement driver safety programs and monitor compliance
- Ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, and ELD regulations
- Manage accident reporting, investigation, and corrective action
- Maintain licensing, insurance, and environmental compliance
Team Management
- Recruit, train, and supervise drivers and fleet staff
- Monitor driver performance via telematics and scorecards
- Manage scheduling, dispatching, and route optimization
- Conduct performance reviews and skills development programs
Budget & Cost Management
- Develop and manage fleet operating budget
- Monitor fuel consumption and implement cost-saving initiatives
- Negotiate vendor contracts for parts, fuel, and services
- Track total cost of ownership (TCO) per vehicle and per mile
Technology & Data
- Implement and manage telematics, GPS, and ELD systems
- Analyze fleet performance data to identify improvement areas
- Oversee CMMS for maintenance tracking and asset management
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies
Technical Skills
- Fleet management software (CMMS, telematics dashboards)
- Preventive and predictive maintenance program design
- ELD compliance and DOT/FMCSA regulatory knowledge
- TCO modeling and fleet lifecycle cost analysis
- GPS/telematics data interpretation and route optimization
- EV fleet transition planning and charging infrastructure
Leadership Skills
- Team management and driver performance coaching
- Budget development and vendor contract negotiation
- Data-driven decision-making and KPI reporting
- Crisis management and emergency response coordination.
BAAKO Bus Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person