Fleet Manager

About Company:

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

Fleet Operations

• Manage the full lifecycle of company-owned and leased vehicles and equipment across multiple
• locations.
• Standardize fleet specifications, policies, and procedures to support operational consistency.
• Ensure fleet availability aligns with project and field needs.

DOT & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and applicable state regulations.
• Manage driver qualification files (DQFs), MVR monitoring, medical cards, and licensing.
• Oversee ELD usage, HOS compliance, inspections, and audit readiness.
• Lead DOT audits and implement corrective actions when required.

Enterprise Fleet Management System

• Administer and optimize Enterprise fleet management, telematics, maintenance, and fuel systems.
• Track utilization, maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, safety metrics, and cost trends.
• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership on fleet performance and compliance.

Maintenance, Safety & Risk

• Implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Coordinate internal and third-party maintenance providers.
• Support accident investigations, claims management, and corrective action plans.
• Promote safe driving behaviors and compliance through training and monitoring.

Cost Control & Vendor Management

• Manage fleet budgets, including maintenance, fuel, leasing, insurance, and capital planning.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with leasing, maintenance, fuel, and telematics vendors.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the fleet.

Policy & Training

• Develop and enforce fleet and vehicle use policies.
• Train field leadership and drivers on fleet systems, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary fleet point of contact across Taurus operations.
• Approximately 25 30% travel to Taurus operating locations and job sites.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of fleet management experience in an industrial, construction, energy, or services environment.
• Direct experience managing DOT-regulated fleets.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise fleet management and telematics platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of fleet maintenance, compliance, and
• Proven ability to manage multiple locations and priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or similar professional certification, preferred.
• Experience supporting non-union workforces.
• Familiarity with heavy-duty vehicles, trailers, and specialized industrial equipment.
• Experience partnering with Safety, HR, and Risk Management teams.