Fleet Specialist

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Nashville, TN Position will be based out of Nashville TN but eventually will require travel to other branch locations within Area 32. Nashville TNHendersonville TNLebanon TN Clarksville TN Murfreesboro TNCookeville TNJackson TN Jacksonville AR

Final date to receive applications:
September 25, 2026

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed Final date to receive applications. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Pay Range:

* Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.

The Fleet Specialist serves as the regional fleet subject matter expert, partnering with branch and regional leadership to improve fleet performance, strengthen compliance programs, and drive safety initiatives. The position analyzes fleet operations, evaluates performance trends, and develops recommendations that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic business objectives. Acting as a liaison between the Regional Fleet Manager, branch administrators, and drivers, the Fleet Specialist promotes consistency, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture across all assigned locations.

Essential Functions

• Provides hands‑on training for branch administrators and drivers on fleet systems including Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio, and Samba Safety.
• Evaluates driver, vehicle, and branch fleet operations to identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement, recommending corrective actions to leadership.
• Analyzes driver performance data and develops targeted improvement plans to enhance safety performance, reduce risk exposure, and support operational objectives based on Lytx data and scorecards.
• Advises branch leadership on driver qualification, onboarding, training, and retention practices to support workforce readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates fleet maintenance performance, asset utilization trends, and lifecycle data, recommending actions that improve reliability, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Supports branch teams in maintaining compliance with company and DOT standards, including tracking driver license and medical card renewals.
• Analyzes fleet, telematics, and safety performance metrics from Geotab and Lytx to identify trends, evaluate operational effectiveness, and recommend strategic actions that improve safety, compliance, and productivity.
• Partners with area leadership and the Regional Fleet Manager to identify gaps, opportunities, and best practices.
• Provides regular updates and performance reports on fleet and driver metrics to ensure consistent operational performance.
• Leads regional fleet improvement projects and compliance initiatives, exercising independent judgment to prioritize activities, allocate resources, and recommend solutions that support organizational objectives.

Non-essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience, required.
• 3+ years in fleet operations, transportation, logistics or a related field, required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) required.
• Strong technical knowledge with fleet management tools such as Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio and Samba…