Transportation Fleet Manager

Description

Are you a hands‑on fleet leader who thrives in a fast-paced transportation environment? Do you take pride in building high‑performing teams, maintaining safe and reliable vehicles, and keeping operations running smoothly?

Adventure Tours is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee maintenance operations at our Maryland facility. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a professional maintenance team, manage a modern motorcoach fleet, and play a critical role in supporting transportation services throughout the Northeast.

If you're a proactive leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a direct impact on business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Adventure Tours?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Leadership role with significant operational impact
• Growing transportation company with multiple locations
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement savings options
• Company-supported training and professional development
• Opportunity to build and improve maintenance operations
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety and excellence

About the Role

As Fleet Manager, you will oversee all fleet maintenance, shop operations, regulatory compliance, and technician performance at our Maryland location. Your leadership will help ensure our motorcoach fleet remains safe, reliable, and ready to serve customers every day.

This position is ideal for a strong maintenance professional who combines technical knowledge with leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Manage preventive maintenance programs for a large motorcoach fleet
• Ensure inspections, repairs, and service work are completed on schedule
• Monitor vehicle performance, reliability, and fleet uptime
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records
• Support troubleshooting and repair planning for complex vehicle issues

• Lead, mentor, and develop technicians and shop personnel
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Establish clear expectations for productivity and quality workmanship

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and state regulations
• Maintain inspection readiness and audit compliance
• Oversee fleet safety programs and documentation
• Promote safe work practices throughout the maintenance operation

• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations teams to minimize downtime
• Manage relationships with outside vendors and service providers
• Oversee parts inventory, purchasing, and cost control
• Support budgeting and maintenance expense management

• Identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability and efficiency
• Implement best practices in maintenance management
• Support company growth and fleet expansion initiatives

• 5+ years of fleet maintenance, diesel maintenance, or heavy vehicle maintenance experience
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs
• Ability to lead technicians and manage shop workflow effectively
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience with motorcoaches, buses, commercial vehicles, or heavy‑duty diesel equipment
• CDL or willingness to obtain one
• Experience with fleet maintenance software systems
• ASE certifications or equivalent technical certifications
• Budgeting, forecasting, or cost‑management experience

Our fleet is the backbone of our operation. Every charter, shuttle, and passenger service depends on safe, reliable vehicles and a strong maintenance team behind them. As Fleet Manager, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence fleet performance, safety standards, customer satisfaction, and company growth.

We're looking for a leader who takes ownership, leads by example, and is passionate about keeping vehicles—and people—moving safely.

Join Adventure Tours and help drive the future of transportation.