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 Kansas City, MO and will eventually travel to other branch locations within Area 32 (Springfield, MO; Manhattan, KS; Salina, KS; Hays, KS; Topeka, KS; Saint Joseph, MO; Wichita, KS; Dodge City, KS).
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
- 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.