Director of Fleet Maintenance

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Director of Fleet Maintenance – Bolingbrook, IL

Compensation: $125,000–$180,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead all fleet and shop operations for a growing organization with a large Class 8 fleet. This leadership role is responsible for driving maintenance excellence, regulatory compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency while positioning the shop as a revenue-generating business unit.

This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for a proven fleet professional who understands how to balance safety, uptime, cost control, and customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all fleet maintenance and shop operations supporting Class 8 tractors and trailers.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, parts inventory, vendor relationships, and outsourced repair activity.
• Develop and enforce maintenance standards, SOPs, and compliance procedures to maximize uptime and safety.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train, and develop technicians and supervisors, ensuring strong performance, certifications, and accountability.
• Utilize CMMS and operational data to drive continuous improvement, cost control, and performance metrics.
• Manage the shop as a profit center, including P&L responsibility, pricing strategy, and capacity planning.
• Expand external service offerings and build third‑party maintenance business opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to support customer relationships, service growth, and retention.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, quality workmanship, and timely turnaround.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading fleet maintenance or heavy‑duty truck/trailer operations.
• Proven leadership of multi‑shift maintenance teams or large‑scale shop operations.
• Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and asset management strategies.
• In‑depth understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, controlling costs, and improving operational KPIs.
• Experience operating or managing a shop with profit‑and‑loss responsibility preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to support both internal and external service needs.

Apply now for immediate consideration for this Director of Fleet Maintenance position. We look forward to connecting with you!

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