Fleet Manager

Company cars can either be a perk or a necessity. In the case of a large insurance company that gives new Insurance Agents a car, it’s a perk. But when you’re talking about a city’s fleet of garbage trucks, it’s a necessity.

Whatever the case with your company, it’s your job as a Fleet Manager to oversee the company cars. You do everything from buying new vehicles to maintaining old ones. Fleet Managers can work for government agencies (like police or fire departments), trucking companies, rental car corporations, or other private companies.

Before you can have a fleet of cars, of course you need to purchase them. As a Fleet Manager, you work with company management to decide what the best choice is for your organization’s needs.

You keep in mind things like budget, drivability, and how long the car needs to last. For example, you wouldn’t buy gas-guzzling pickup trucks for a company that only needs to do short-distance driving in a city. You then research possible car options. And once a decision is made, you work with Car Dealers to get the best price possible.

Once you have your fleet of cars, you need to keep them well maintained. You keep track of service schedules, organize repairs, clean returned cars, and replace worn-out vehicles. You issue cars to employees who need them, and keep track of all necessary information like insurance and titles. If an accident happens, you’re also the one who handles the paperwork.