Oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of each company-owned commercial vehicle.To ensure vehicles always run safely and efficiently, the fleet manager must direct the following activities:Vehicle scheduling and dispatchEfficient asset utilization and route planningVehicle inspection and maintenanceReal-time vehicle location trackingVehicle performance monitoring, record keeping, and improvementThe following is a list of driver management operations a fleet manager may oversee:Monitoring, correcting, and improving driving behaviors and operationsMentoring, coaching, and rewarding driversAssisting in the recruitment, discipline, and termination of driversEvaluating drivers performancesSetting driving schedulesTracking driver attendance, health, and other statusesEnsuring drivers adherence to applicable transport regulations (e.g., Hours of Service compliance)Providing route and operations information and technologiesMaintaining constant communication with driversTraining drivers on risk management protocols, safety standards, and moreFleet managers are accountable to the companys management teams. A manager must ensure that the fleet contributes to attaining organizational goals using the available resources.A fleet manager reports to upper management on:Issues and bottlenecks detected in fleet operationsFleets performance and expensesBudgets and major purchasesCosts of fleet operationsPlans and sets fleet-level targets