Fleet Specialist

Fleet Specialist

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Amarillo, TX Position based out of Amarillo TX but will eventually travel to other branch locations within Area 31. Abilene TX Lubbock TX Ardmore OK Buda TX

Job Summary The Fleet Specialist serves as the regional fleet subject matter expert, partnering with branch and regional leadership to improve fleet performance, strengthen compliance programs, and drive safety initiatives. The position analyzes fleet operations, evaluates performance trends, and develops recommendations that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic business objectives. Acting as a liaison between the Regional Fleet Manager, branch administrators, and drivers, the Fleet Specialist promotes consistency, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture across all assigned locations.

Responsibilities Essential Functions Provides hands-on training for branch administrators and drivers on fleet systems including Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio, and Samba Safety. Evaluates driver, vehicle, and branch fleet operations to identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement, recommending corrective actions to leadership. Analyzes driver performance data and develops targeted improvement plans to enhance safety performance, reduce risk exposure, and support operational objectives based on Lytx data and scorecards. Advises branch leadership on driver qualification, onboarding, training, and retention practices to support workforce readiness and regulatory compliance. Evaluates fleet maintenance performance, asset utilization trends, and lifecycle data, recommending actions that improve reliability, availability, and cost efficiency. Supports branch teams in maintaining compliance with company and DOT standards, including tracking driver license and medical card renewals. Analyzes fleet, telematics, and safety performance metrics from Geotab and Lytx to identify trends, evaluate operational effectiveness, and recommend strategic actions that improve safety, compliance, and productivity. Partners with area leadership and the Regional Fleet Manager to identify gaps, opportunities, and best practices. Provides regular updates and performance reports on fleet and driver metrics to ensure consistent operational performance. Leads regional fleet improvement projects and compliance initiatives, exercising independent judgment to prioritize activities, allocate resources, and recommend solutions that support organizational objectives.

Non-essential Functions Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience, required. 3+ years in fleet operations, transportation, logistics or a related field, required. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) required. Strong technical knowledge with fleet management tools such as Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio and Samba Safety. Ability to travel up to 75% of the time required.

Skills and Abilities Ability to influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations, consultative problem-solving, and effective communication with multiple levels of leadership. Ability to evaluate complex operational information, identify emerging risks and trends, and develop practical solutions that improve business performance. Proficiency in working effectively and cohesively with drivers, branch staff and management. Promote a culture of safety.

Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 33% Frequently 34 66% Continuously: 67 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Not at all Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Not at all Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Frequently Use of a tools (safely operation equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging and shipping parts) - Occasionally Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continuously