Fleet Manager

A fleet manager is a logistics expert and is usually employed in the transportation sector. The job requires using a fleet tracking system to ensure maximum operational efficiency of the company. They spearhead the fleet management workflow, to improve strategies, policies, and procedures, for the fleet of vehicles that are employed by the company. From recruiting certified quality drivers to maintaining all the documents and records of the fleet or vehicle, fleet management as a profession is multi-faceted in nature. The role requires great organisational and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the A-Z of the logistics for the fleet, from GPS tracking for fleet trucks to fleet administration and servicing of the carriers or vehicles
• Conduct periodic surveys and inspections of the vehicles and ensure that they are up to par to maximise productivity
• Monitor the compliance, quality control and assurance standards for all areas of fleet management
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all the areas of fleet activities
• Schedule regular vehicle management and maintenance checkups
• Manage the drivers and their job roles, and ensure that they stick to the rules and regulations set in place by the company
• Ensure maximum fuel efficiency through effective fuel management, which in turn increases the profits of the business
• Assist in the recruitment and management of drivers
• Track and update the vehicle management system
• Monitor the documentation and records of the vehicles, especially areas related to the inspections, certifications, and servicing
• Ensure optimal vehicle management by conducting proper repairs of the fleet
• Partake in budgeting and maintaining the costs for proper fleet management
• Manage the logistics fleet management aspects of the vehicle

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