Fleet Maintenance Manager

Company Description

I Am Trucking LLC is a family-owned trucking company located in San Antonio, TX, with over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. Specializing in trucking, freight, and shipping services, we are committed to superior customer service and reliability. Our operations focus on hauling various materials across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. We pride ourselves on offering dependable and cost-effective solutions to meet our clients' needs while maintaining the highest service standards.

Role Description

I AM Trucking is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to lead and manage all fleet maintenance operations. This role is responsible for ensuring our equipment is safe, compliant, cost-effective, and ready to support daily operations. The Shop Manager will oversee mechanics, vendors, inventory, and maintenance systems while enforcing standards, accountability, and uptime across the fleet.

This is a leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, DOT compliance knowledge, and the ability to hold a team accountable in a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee all preventive and corrective maintenance for company-owned and leased equipment.
• Ensure fleet compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, warranties, and equipment files.
• Reduce downtime through effective PM scheduling and rapid issue resolution.
• Standardize maintenance processes and track completed services to control costs.

• Directly manage mechanics, parts runners, and shop personnel.
• Assign work, enforce standards, and hold team members accountable for performance and safety.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of maintenance staff.
• Address performance issues promptly and professionally.
• Create a culture of ownership, cleanliness, safety, and urgency in the shop.

• Manage parts inventory, tooling, and shop supplies.
• Work with vendors and service providers to control costs and ensure quality.
• Review invoices, identify waste, and recommend cost-reduction opportunities.
• Track shop KPIs including uptime, PM compliance, rework, and maintenance spend.

• Utilize company maintenance software and tracking systems accurately.
• Provide regular updates on fleet condition, upcoming maintenance needs, and risk items.
• Communicate clearly with operations and leadership to support dispatch and load planning.

• 5+ years of fleet maintenance or shop management experience (trucking or oilfield preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA maintenance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, discipline, and manage technicians.
• Experience managing maintenance records, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, accountability-driven environment.

• Prior experience managing multi-location fleets or high-utilization equipment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with maintenance management software.
• Oilfield trucking or heavy-duty equipment background.

• Work performed in a shop and yard environment.
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and heavy equipment.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working around moving equipment.