Transportation Fleet Manager

Role Overview

The Transportation Fleet Manager owns the divisional fleet strategy from end-to-end safety compliance performance people leadership cost optimization and operational execution while partnering with a growing enterprise fleet team overseeing 1500 total assets across Cornerstone Building Brands. This role requires someone who can independently carry large highly detailed initiatives from start to finish while operating effectively in a matrixed enterprise environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a fleet professional who understands both the operational and administrative realities of running a compliant high-performing fleet and who can serve as the authoritative point of contact for FMCSA and DOT matters within the division.

The role partners closely with the Enterprise Fleet team and directly supports one Fleet Specialist responsible for day-to-day operations.

This is a remote position preferably in Eastern or Central Time zones. 

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Leadership and Execution

• Owns the end-to-end fleet operations across heavy-duty medium-duty and light-duty assets including tractors trailers box trucks pickups vans and plant support vehicles
• Drive fleet strategy lifecycle planning equipment standards telematics adoption and utilization improvements
• Lead complex fleet projects requiring high attention to detail follow-through and cross-functional coordination
• Align divisional fleet practices with enterprise fleet standards and long-term transformation initiatives
• Serve as the escalation point for fleet-related operational issues impacting service safety or customers

Safety Compliance and Regulatory Authority

• Act as the divisions subject matter expert for FMCSA DOT OSHA and state-level compliance for both CDL and non-CDL fleets
• Ensure consistent execution of driver qualification files Hours of Service MVR monitoring coaching standards and corrective actions
• Partner with EHS and Legal to reduce preventable incidents and strengthen safety culture
• Lead fleet compliance activities related to audits investigations and regulatory inquiries

Administration Integration and Governance

• Oversee fleet administration including registrations titling permits IRP IFTA 2290 and authority maintenance
• Lead fleet integration activities for acquisitions including DOT updates filings and compliance alignment
• Ensure fleet data integrity reporting accuracy and adherence to enterprise governance standards

Financial and Cross Functional Collaboration

• Support budgeting forecasting cost per mile analysis and cost optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations Sales HR Finance Supply Chain and Plant Leadership to support business needs
• Influence leaders and teams without direct authority in a matrix environment

Qualifications :

Required

• 8 to 10 plus years leading multi-site fleet operations across heavy-duty medium-duty and light-duty assets
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex detail-heavy initiatives from planning through execution
• Deep working knowledge of FMCSA DOT OSHA and state regulatory requirements
• Proven success operating in matrixed organizations and influencing without direct authority
• Strong executive function organization and prioritization skills
• Data-driven decision maker with experience using telematics maintenance data and KPIs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet technology platforms
• Bachelors degree in Logistics Transportation Supply Chain Business or related field

Preferred

• Experience managing fleets of 75 plus power units and significant LD MD populations
• Background in manufacturing building materials or private fleet environments
• Acquisition or integration experience
• Industry certifications such as CTP CDS CLTD CTL or Six Sigma

Additional Information :

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time