Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager
Required skills
- commercial fleet management
- tractors
- trailers
- heavy-duty vehicles
- IFTA
- DOT
- FMCSA
- fleet maintenance
- fuel programs
- vendor management
Nice to have
- multi-location fleet management
- Samsara
- Netradyne
- Omnitracs/XRS
- FleetView
- Ryder
Role summary
Pet Food Experts seeks a Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager to oversee their private delivery fleet. This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of fleet assets, optimizing fuel strategies, managing vendors, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is an analytical and strategic professional with experience in commercial fleet management, strong financial and data analysis skills, and knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and IFTA regulations. Responsibilities include maximizing fleet uptime, analyzing costs, managing fuel programs, and supporting CapEx planning. Experience with fleet management systems and multi-location fleet management is preferred.
Description
Join the Pack!
Pet Food Experts is the #1 pet specialty distributor in the U.S., proudly serving more than 10,000 pet retailers nationwide. More than a distributor, we're a trusted partner to the independent pet community, helping retailers, brands, and pet parents thrive.
We're looking for a Fleet Asset & Fuel Manager to oversee the lifecycle, performance, and optimization of our private delivery fleet across our distribution network. This role combines fleet management, fuel strategy, vendor management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance to keep our assets safe, reliable, and cost-efficient.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee the procurement, leasing, maintenance, utilization, replacement, and decommissioning of tractors, trailers, and fleet assets.
- Partner with DCs and maintenance providers to maximize fleet uptime and ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are completed efficiently.
- Manage fuel programs, including fuel cards, procurement, vendor relationships, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyze fuel usage, MPG, idle time, fleet utilization, and maintenance costs to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
- Manage IFTA tracking and filing, DOT/FMCSA compliance, and audit-ready fleet records.
- Manage relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance with leasing, maintenance, and fuel vendors.
- Support transportation CapEx planning and long-term fleet replacement strategies.
- Use fleet technology and telematics to monitor performance and support data-driven decisions.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce fleet costs and improve sustainability.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an analytical, strategic fleet professional who understands both the operational and financial sides of commercial fleet management and can effectively partner with teams across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Commercial fleet management experience, preferably with tractors, trailers, or heavy-duty vehicles.
- Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and IFTA requirements.
- Experience with fleet maintenance, fuel programs, and vendor management.
- Strong analytical and financial skills with advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency.
- Ability to analyze fleet data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Multi-location fleet management experience.
- Experience with fleet management or telematics systems such as Samsara, Netradyne, Omnitracs/XRS, or FleetView.
- Experience with fleet leasing providers such as Ryder or Penske.
- Experience with CapEx planning, fleet replacement, fuel efficiency, or sustainability initiatives.
Why Pet Food Experts?
At Pet Food Experts, our values guide everything we do:
Family. Inclusion. Dependability. Curiosity. Humility.
We're committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our growing transportation network by improving fleet reliability, controlling costs, strengthening compliance, and driving efficiency.
Benefits & Perks of Being Part of the PFX Pack
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Perks & Product Discounts
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.
