What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Rite-Hite?
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
Core Experience
Operational & Technical Skills
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Core Experience
- 7 years of progressive experience in fleet operations, transportation, or asset management
- Managing commercial vehicle fleets (light-, medium-, or heavy-duty; leased and/or owned)
- This role will not have supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with vehicle lifecycle management:
- Specification development
- Acquisition and upfitting
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Replacement and retirement planning
- Proven record of cost control and budget management (TCO, maintenance spend, fuel, depreciation)
- Strong working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and state vehicle compliance requirements
- Experience managing:
- Inspections and audits
- Driver qualification and vehicle records
- Accident reporting and claims coordination
- Hands-on experience with fleet management systems and telematics platforms
- GPS tracking
- Driver behavior monitoring (speeding, idling, harsh events)
- Camera systems (optional but highly preferred)
- Ability to use data analytics for:
- Predictive maintenance
- Utilization optimization
- Safety scorecarding and KPI reporting
Operational & Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics and maintenance practices
- Ability to translate operational needs into effective truck specifications
- Up to 10% travel as needed
- Skilled in vendor management:
- Leasing companies
- OEMs and dealers
- Maintenance providers
- Fuel and telematics vendors
- Proficient in fleet KPIs:
- Cost per mile
- Downtime
- PM compliance
- Fuel efficiency
- Accident frequency and severity
- Ability to design and manage fleet safety programs
- Experience implementing:
- Driver training initiatives
- Incident and accident review processes
- Corrective action plans
- Strong risk-mitigation mindset balancing safety, productivity, and cost
- Budget forecasting and long-range fleet planning
- Business case development for:
- Fleet technology investments
- Vehicle standardization
- Replacement strategy changes
- Ability to align fleet strategy with company growth and field productivity goals
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with:
- Operations
- Safety
- HR
- Finance
- Field leadership
- Clear communicator capable of explaining “the why” behind policy and process changes
- Ability to influence without direct authority (drivers, vendors, regional leaders)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Data-driven decision maker
- Proactive, predictive, and continuous-improvement oriented
- Calm and effective under pressure (accidents, breakdowns, compliance issues)
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
- Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
- Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
- Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.