Regional Fleet Manager

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As a Regional Fleet Manager, you will work directly with our commercial driving team members and our fleet management, dispatch, and leadership teams. This role will be responsible for maintaining our fleet of vehicles, including day cab and sleeper tractors, and a fleet of CO2, Fuel, and Dry Van trailers. Your primary areas of focus are preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, coordinating with dispatch to ensure equipment availability, and maintaining parts inventory at the shop location and at remote sites.

This is an on‑site role located in Bingham Lake, MN.

• Coordinate, administer, and monitor the maintenance, repair, replacement, and logistics of company vehicles in our Northwest Region (MN, SD).
• Maintain necessary licenses and certifications for transportation equipment.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are carried out per schedule and monitor post‑performance throughout the assigned territory.
• Oversee the performance of vendors and, if necessary, undertake the timely repair and servicing of damaged vehicles to minimize downtime.
• Answer calls regarding equipment failures, including after‑hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts for vehicles, in coordination with the fleet manager, to ensure an adequate supply and accurate accounting throughout the assigned territory.
• Handle additional projects, tasks, and functions as the role evolves.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL‑A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain.
• 3+ years of experience in a transportation‑related field (trucking, transportation, or logistics).
• Ability to travel 50% of the time and sometimes without notice.
• Ability to take after‑hours calls, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to remain level‑headed and effectively communicate while managing high‑intensity situations involving accidents and/or incidents.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials and DOT regulations.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, TMW, People Net, or other transportation software platforms, and a willingness to learn new programs.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Sense of urgency that drives results.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change and an innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively and work both independently and as part of a team.

This role operates in a Class 8 tractor‑trailer shop facility. A shop uniform is provided. Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this job, a drug screen is required during the pre‑screen process.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses and bi‑annual incentive bonuses.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• On‑site fitness center or fitness reimbursements.
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.