Job Description

Auto Transport Fleet Maintenance Manager

Brunswick, GA | Port-Based | Full-Time

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Salary range: $100K – $115K

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the performance, compliance, and reliability of a growing fleet of specialized car haulers. You’ll lead a team of maintenance supervisors and technicians to ensure our 250+ vehicles stay road-ready, safe, and in full compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards.

This is a leadership-level opportunity with direct impact on operations—and the chance to help shape the maintenance infrastructure as the company plans to triple in size over the next five years .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisors with all their direct reports
• Car hauling experience
• Lead and manage inspection, service, and repair operations for all tractors, trailers, and specialty car hauling equipment
• Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA and OEM standards
• Track and report key fleet metrics: downtime, cost-per-mile, PM compliance, emergency events
• Approve maintenance expenditures and evaluate vendor repair estimates
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for inspections, repairs, and driver-reported defects
• Oversee the CLC Lodging program and ensure proper vehicle availability for new hires
• Respond to breakdowns and direct timely roadside recovery or support
• Manage registration, decals, IFTA reporting, and fuel permitting processes
• Serve as a key partner to Operations and HR to align equipment availability with driver schedules and hiring

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of indirect fleet management experience , including 1–3 years in a supervisory role
• Deep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and preventive maintenance strategy
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
• Familiarity with IFTA, IC contracts, vehicle registration, and fuel permits
• Ability to track OEM specs and maintain warranty compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• CDL or car hauler driving experience preferred
• Must be eligible for a TWIC badge due to port access requirements
• High school diploma or GED required

About the Company

This opportunity is with a fast-growing transportation and logistics firm , recently launched as a subsidiary of a global automotive giant . The company focuses on dealer-to-dealer automotive delivery , servicing major OEMs like GM, Volvo, Rivian, and Lucid. With a current fleet of 250 trucks and ambitious growth targets, it’s an exciting time to get on board and shape the future of automotive transport logistics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience) $100,000 – $115,000
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
• Unlimited Flex Time Off (FTO) — capped at 10 paid days per vacation stretch
• 12 paid holidays
• Bonus opportunity and advancement potential as the fleet grows

This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a fast-scaling environment with executive visibility and operational ownership. If you're ready to take the wheel, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or connect to learn more.

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