Fleet Support Manager
United Road Services · unitedroad.com
PlymouthLead / Manager
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The job in short
Managing fleet support.
Logistics
Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-12
- Location as listed
- Plymouth, MI, USA
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 00005 Plymouth Corporate - Plymouth, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About United Road
United Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network.
Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day.
Fleet Support Manager
The Fleet Maintenance Support Manager keeps United Road's fleet running safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. Reporting to the Vice President of Maintenance, this office-based position will lead and develop the Fleet Support team, manage emergency repair response, and oversee the nationwide vendor network. The ideal candidate blends people leadership, operations management, hands-on maintenance knowledge, and a professional driver's perspective, working closely with location maintenance teams, regional maintenance management, and vendors to reduce breakdown frequency and emergency repair spend.
Job Duties
Direct emergency response and ensure staff follow proper emergency repair protocols
Research and analyze vendor options and negotiate costs with vendors
Build strategic repair network alliances nationwide to control emergency repair costs
Assist the Vice President of Maintenance in creating department budgets
Generate and analyze reports to manage and communicate department budget, performance metrics, and staffing needs
Monitor company and location performance against KPI objectives and budgets, and develop plans with location and regional management to address shortfalls
Other duties as assigned
Fleet Support Staff Management
Oversee all aspects of Fleet Support Office operations to ensure quality customer service, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ensure proper staffing and direct the duties and supervision of Fleet Support Office staff
Manage all aspects of employee relations, including attendance management, performance management, and training and development
Set clear expectations, schedules, and coverage plans so the team responds promptly to every repair request
Coach and develop team members, conduct performance reviews, and build bench strength for future growth
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, call-handling standards, and quality checks for the team
Skills Required
Strong leadership and people management skills
Working knowledge of truck and trailer maintenance and repair
Broad knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
Strong math and analytical skills, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to solve problems, exercise good judgment, and think quickly under pressure
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with peers to correct discrepancies and improve processes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to set priorities and work with little supervision
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines with poise, tact, and diplomacy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based fleet systems such as Trimble AMS, TMT, and OVISS
Qualifications
Associate, vocational, or technical degree, or equivalent work experience; bachelor's degree preferred
At least five (5) years of experience in fleet maintenance or heavy equipment repair
At least three (3) years of operations management experience in the transportation industry, including dispatching emergency service
Prior experience as a professional truck driver with a CDL preferred
Work Environment
Office-based role in a fast-paced fleet support environment
Occasional travel to terminals and vendor locations as needed
Location: Plymouth, MI (on-site)
United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.
Health & Wellness
BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
Delta Dental
NVA Vision
Company Paid Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life
Dependent Life
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
New Vehicle Supplier Discounts
Financial Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
Work-Life Balance
PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
6 Paid Holidays
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