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Director Fleet Management

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Johns Creek, Georgia Full time JR4505-2025


    Ready To Go Further?
    Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.


    Position Summary

    Leads the strategy, performance, and oversight of the company’s fleet operations. Ensures optimal fleet performance through cost-effective asset management, operational planning, and regulatory compliance while driving efficiency, sustainability, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.

    Major Tasks and Responsibilities

    • Leads and develops a cross-functional team responsible for maintenance coordination, fleet systems, warranty programs, breakdown operations, predictive analytics, and the company car program.
    • Provides strategic and operational leadership of the fleet program while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory compliance.
    • Oversees lifecycle planning, capital investments, equipment specifications, procurement, and cost management.
    • Directs fleet reporting and analytics, including maintenance performance, inventory utilization, shop productivity, and KPI tracking.
    • Manages vendor performance across rentals, disposals, acquisitions, and warranty recovery.
    • Collaborates with internal partners on incident response, technician reporting, and adherence to FMCSA Compliance, Safety, and Accountability maintenance standards.
    • Owns department budgets and financial oversight while driving cost efficiency and reporting accuracy.
    • Serves as liaison with technical teams to ensure system enhancements align with fleet operational needs.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, or a related field.
    • 10+ years of fleet management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
    • Strong knowledge of fleet equipment, lifecycle strategy, and maintenance operations.
    • Demonstrated financial and analytics expertise.

    Benefits
    At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

    Make Your Move
    At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

    Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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