Fleet Manager
A Fleet Manager, or Transportation Manager ensures that a company’s transport operations are efficient and profitable. Their duties include purchasing or leasing the appropriate vehicles, scheduling regular vehicle maintenance and making recommendations to management regarding more effective processes.
The duties and responsibilities of a Fleet Manager involve many different aspects, including analysis, reporting, budgeting, supervising and negotiating. Although the scope of their duties varies according to the type of industry and the size of the company, generally their main tasks include:
Working closely with a Controller or Manager to develop strategies for improved cost efficiency
Ensuring that a fleet of vehicles is operating in accordance with legislation and regulations
Communicating with Insurance Brokers and organising the appropriate insurance for Drivers and vehicles
Assisting with the drafting and implementation of effective policies and processes regarding fleet operations
Managing strict vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules to minimise downtime
Monitoring Driver behaviour and taking disciplinary action where necessary
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of vehicle inspections and services
Monitoring fleet costs and ensuring that they remain within budget
Bromsgrove is a local government district in Worcestershire, England. Its council is based in the town of Bromsgrove.
It borders the built up area of Birmingham to the north. Other places in the district include Alvechurch, Aston Fields, Belbroughton, Catshill, Clent, Hagley, Rubery, Stoke Prior and Wythall.
The current district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of Bromsgrove urban district and Bromsgrove Rural District.
Since 2011, Bromsgrove has formed part of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership along with neighbouring authorities Birmingham, Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Redditch, Solihull, Tamworth and Wyre Forest.