Fleet Manager

Full-Time | On-Site | Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Chefler Foods is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the safety, maintenance, compliance, and day-to-day management of our commercial vehicle fleet.

The Fleet Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate fleet records, monitoring vehicle condition and performance, coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs, managing Samsara fleet systems, and ensuring tractors, trailers, straight trucks, refrigerated equipment, and other fleet assets remain safe, compliant, and operational.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organization, attention to detail, knowledge of commercial fleet operations, and the ability to work closely with drivers, dispatch, transportation leadership, maintenance providers, and outside vendors.

• Manage the day-to-day condition, maintenance, compliance, and availability of the company fleet.
• Oversee tractors, trailers, straight trucks, refrigerated trucks and trailers, pups, day cabs, over-the-road equipment, and other commercial fleet assets.
• Manage and maintain Samsara fleet data, vehicle records, maintenance information, safety events, inspections, and related reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate service histories, preventive maintenance records, inspection records, repair documentation, and vehicle files.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules based on mileage, engine hours, manufacturer recommendations, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate routine maintenance, emergency repairs, roadside service, towing, tire service, and outside repair vendors.
• Monitor vehicles for overdue maintenance, active defects, fault codes, inspection issues, and other conditions that could impact safety or reliability.
• Review driver vehicle inspection reports and ensure identified defects are documented, assigned, repaired, and closed out appropriately.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment meet applicable DOT, FMCSA, state, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain records related to registrations, inspections, permits, insurance, maintenance, and other fleet compliance requirements.
• Monitor Samsara safety data, including speeding, harsh driving events, seat belt compliance, distracted driving indicators, and other fleet safety metrics.
• Work with Transportation and Safety leadership to identify trends and address recurring driver or equipment-related safety concerns.
• Monitor fleet utilization, mileage, downtime, repair frequency, maintenance costs, and overall equipment performance.
• Identify vehicles with recurring mechanical issues and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
• Coordinate annual inspections, emissions requirements, registrations, and other scheduled fleet compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory and asset records for tractors, trailers, trucks, and related equipment.
• Manage relationships with dealerships, repair facilities, tire vendors, leasing companies, towing providers, and other fleet service partners.
• Review maintenance and repair invoices for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Help control fleet maintenance costs while ensuring equipment is repaired properly and returned to service quickly.
• Work closely with Dispatch and Transportation teams to understand equipment needs and minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure out-of-service equipment is clearly identified, documented, tracked, and not returned to operation until properly repaired.
• Assist with accident documentation, vehicle damage assessments, repair coordination, and related fleet records.
• Develop and maintain fleet procedures, maintenance standards, inspection processes, and recordkeeping practices.

The Fleet Manager will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant commercial…