Fleet manager with 9 years overseeing utility and service vehicle fleets of up to 340 units. Lowered total cost of ownership per vehicle 13% through lifecycle replacement planning and preventive maintenance. Brings telematics, vendor management and safety program experience to keep vehicles available and drivers safe.
Experience
Fleet Manager, Sunbelt Water Utilities (Tampa, FL)
Jan 2021 – Present
Manage 340 light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles with a $7.8M operating and $4.5M capital budget
Built a lifecycle replacement model that cut total cost of ownership per vehicle 13% over 3 years
Raised fleet availability from 91% to 97% by moving 80% of maintenance to scheduled PM in Fleetio
Reduced preventable accidents 30% through Geotab driver scorecards and quarterly defensive driving training
Assistant Fleet Manager, Gulf Coast Pest Services (Sarasota, FL)
Mar 2017 – Dec 2020
Coordinated maintenance and registrations for 160 service trucks across 9 branches
Negotiated a national fuel card program that saved $180K a year
Built a vehicle utilization report that removed 18 underused trucks from the fleet, saving $160K in lease and insurance
Education
B.S. in Business Management, University of South Florida (Aug 2012 – May 2016)
Skills
Fleet: Lifecycle planning, preventive maintenance, acquisition and remarketing, fuel programs
Finance: Capital and operating budgets, lease versus buy analysis, cost per mile tracking
How to write a Fleet Manager resume
A strong Fleet Manager resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Fleet Manager resume FAQ
What should a Fleet Manager resume include?
A Fleet Manager resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Fleet Manager?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Fleet Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Fleet Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Fleet Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Fleet Manager roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Fleet Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."