Fleet & Asset Manager
James River PetroleumCompany Overview Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow. Position Summary JRP is seeking a Fleet & Asset Manager to oversee the performance, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle of the company’s fleet across multiple operating locations. This role combines fleet management, maintenance oversight, data analysis, asset optimization, and vendor coordination to ensure JRP has the right equipment, in the right locations, operating efficiently. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, proactive, and comfortable working across Operations, Finance, Procurement, Maintenance, vendors, and field teams. This individual will use fleet data to identify trends, reduce downtime, improve utilization, and make informed recommendations regarding vehicle maintenance, transfers, replacement, acquisition, and disposal. Why Join JRP? Competitive salary based on experience Full medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company contribution Stable, long-term career opportunity Opportunity to directly impact fleet performance and operational efficiency Exposure to multiple JRP markets, vendors, and business functions Collaborative, team-oriented environment Compensation $75,000-$85,0000/yr. Key Responsibilities Oversee JRP’s fleet across all operating locations, maintaining accurate visibility into vehicle location, condition, assignment, availability, and status. Monitor and analyze fleet utilization, loads, revenue, mileage, downtime, maintenance activity, repair frequency, operating costs, and vehicle availability. Develop fleet reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with clear insight into asset performance. Identify underutilized, high-cost, unreliable, or frequently out-of-service vehicles and recommend appropriate action. Oversee preventative maintenance and repair activity, coordinating with internal teams, repair facilities, and outside vendors. Track repair status, downtime, maintenance costs, work orders, invoices, and recurring mechanical issues. Evaluate fleet distribution across markets and recommend vehicle transfers, additions, replacements, or reductions based on workload and demand. Support long-term fleet lifecycle and capital planning, including recommendations regarding acquisition, replacement, resale, and disposal. Conduct field inspections and fleet audits to verify vehicle condition, location, assignment, and operational status. Manage relationships with repair shops, dealerships, towing providers, parts suppliers, and other fleet service providers. Partner with Operations and Finance to evaluate fleet costs, revenue contribution, utilization, and overall asset performance. Translate fleet data into actionable recommendations that improve availability, productivity, and cost efficiency. Perform other fleet, asset, and operational responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, asset management, or a related field Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and recommend improvements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and KPI tracking. Experience with commercial trucks, fleet management systems, preventive maintenance, or vendor coordination preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams, vendors, and leadership. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logis…