Vice President, Fleet & Transportation Operations

Atlanta, GA

Executive responsible for the end-to-end performance of driver operations, dedicated contract carriage, and fleet maintenance across assigned regions. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial accountability for a multi-site, asset-based transportation network. The VP drives performance through regional leadership teams, ensuring best-in-class execution in safety, service, cost control, asset utilization, and employee engagement.

The position reports to the COO and requires a leader who combines strong executive presence and business acumen with sufficient operational and maintenance fluency to effectively lead and challenge regional directors and technical teams.

Core Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy

· Provide executive leadership across driver and maintenance operations

· Translate corporate strategy into clear operating plans, KPIs, and execution frameworks

· Partner with the COO and senior leadership on growth initiatives, acquisitions, and new business development

· Serve as a key contributor to enterprise-wide operational strategy and performance improvement

Operational & Financial Performance

· Full P&L ownership across multiple regions, locations, and customer operations

· Drive performance against safety, service, cost, and productivity metrics

· Monitor labor, materials, maintenance, and transportation costs to identify trends and drive improvement

· Ensure consistent delivery of best-in-class service and on-time performance

· Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance management

Driver Operations & Dedicated Contract Carriage

· Oversee assigned driver operations and DCC accounts, ensuring service exceeds customer expectations

· Lead transportation planning, staffing strategies, and peak season execution

· Manage carrier utilization and outside vendor relationships

· Maintain strong customer engagement, including strategic business reviews and contract management

· Support pricing, design, and implementation of new business opportunities and startups

Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management

· Provide executive oversight of fleet maintenance operations, asset lifecycle management, and equipment strategy (specifications, procurement strategy, and vendor partnerships)

· Guide regional maintenance leaders without requiring deep technical execution involvement

· Ensure optimization of preventative maintenance programs to maximize uptime and control cost

· Champion adoption of technology and data-driven maintenance practices

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

· Drive a safety-first culture across all operations

· Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and all regulatory requirements

· Review accidents, injuries, and CSA metrics to implement corrective actions

· Oversee audits across safety, maintenance, and operational compliance

People Leadership & Organizational Development

· Lead, coach, and develop regional directors, general managers, and functional leaders

· Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative leadership culture

· Establish clear goals, scorecards, and development plans for management teams

· Partner with COO & HR on talent development, succession planning, and labor relations, including union environments

· Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Process Excellence & Standardization

· Drive implementation and adherence to standard operating procedures across all locations

· Identify and scale best practices across regions

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service quality

· Utilize data, KPIs, and analytics to drive decision-making and accountability

Qualifications

· 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet-based operations

· Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally

· Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities

· Proven success leading multi-site operations with full P&L accountability

· Demonstrated ability to lead operational functions through senior leaders

· Experience with Dedicated Contract Carriage and/or asset-based transportation models

· Solid understanding of fleet maintenance operations and asset management principles (strategic, not hands-on)

· Experience managing in unionized environments preferred

· Track record of building and developing high-performing management teams

· Deep knowledge of regulatory environments (DOT, FMCSA, OSHA)

Key Success Metrics

· P&L performance

· Safety performance (accidents, CSA, compliance)

· On-time service and customer satisfaction

· Driver retention and engagement

· Fleet uptime / maintenance cost per mile

· Operational efficiency and cost control

Travel

Regular travel required across assigned regions to support operational performance, leadership alignment, and customer engagement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In person