Fleet Asset Manager

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. Summary Drive fleet performance, asset optimization, and operational efficiency across the organization. As a Fleet Asset Manager, you will serve as the primary connection between Fleet and field operations, ensuring assets are strategically deployed, properly utilized, and aligned with business needs. You will partner closely with transportation, plant, live production, feed mill, warehouse, and yard operations leadership to evaluate equipment requirements, support lifecycle planning, and maximize the value of fleet investments. This highly visible, field-focused role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys collaborating with operational leaders, influencing strategic decisions, and delivering measurable improvements in asset utilization, fleet performance, and long-term capital planning. The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct regular field visits to operating locations throughout the assigned region. Perform physical asset audits to validate equipment location, condition, status, and utilization. Ensure fleet records accurately reflect asset assignments, locations, and operational status. Identify idle, underutilized, or improperly deployed assets and recommend corrective actions. Support asset accountability initiatives and improve overall fleet data integrity. Validate compliance with fleet asset management policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate utilization of fleet assets across assigned operating locations. Identify opportunities for asset transfers, redeployment, pooling, or rotation to maximize utilization. Support equal mileage accumulation and balanced asset lifecycle management strategies. Collaborate with operations leadership to optimize equipment allocation based on business needs. Analyze operational usage patterns and recommend improvements to asset deployment. Serve as the primary Fleet liaison for assigned operational regions. Develop strong working relationships with plant, transportation, warehouse, feed mill, and live operations leadership. Partner with field operations teams to understand current and future equipment requirements. Act as a trusted advisor regarding fleet capabilities, asset availability, lifecycle planning, and equipment strategies. Communicate operational needs and priorities to Fleet leadership and support teams. Evaluate fleet assets throughout their lifecycle and identify replacement priorities. Assess condition, age, utilization, …

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