Senior Manager, Truck Assets & Operations

The role

This person will lead the oversight of truck builds, focusing on box upfitting, transportation coordination, and asset registry maintenance. They will manage truck box customization, vendor relationships, and preventative maintenance to ensure fleet reliability.

What you will do

• Manage trucking assets including tracking, maintenance, and readiness.
• Oversee equipment inventory and condition for lift gates and reefer units.
• Maintain a detailed asset list and registry.
• Provide technical guidance on truck box builds.
• Manage the movement of trucks and assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain documentation for vehicle registrations and certifications.
• Manage budgets related to truck assets.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in truck box upfitting, asset management, and transport coordination.
• Proven experience in managing fleet assets and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of truck box builds, materials, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with lift gates, refrigeration units, and other truck-mounted equipment.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Relevant certifications in fleet or asset management

About the company

Gatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics providing autonomous transportation-as-a-service solutions. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers.