Fleet Operations Manager
Torc Robotics is a Daimler Truck subsidiary developing Level 4 autonomous-driving software and systems for long-haul Freightliner Cascadia trucks.
About Torc Robotics
Founded in 2005 as Torc Technologies, Torc Robotics commercializes self-driving trucking technology, including its virtual-driver software, for freight operations.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will oversee autonomous truck operations at the Fort Worth facility. You will lead logistics managers, manage daily fleet activities, safety processes, testing, compliance, budgets, inventory, and incident reporting. You will coordinate with internal partners, vendors, maintenance teams, and public officials to keep fleet operations safe, productive, and compliant.
Requirements
- 6 years of progressive transportation or trucking-center operations and management experience
- Knowledge of autonomous vehicles
- Knowledge of legal obligations, regulations, and industry guidelines
- Experience with budgeting, procurement, financial operations, supervision, training, facilities and asset management, and crisis management
- Technical knowledge of autonomous vehicle designs, challenges, and risks
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Valid US driver's license with a safe driving record
- Ability to work on-site in Fort Worth
- Ability to travel occasionally
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Responsibilities
- Supervise Logistics Managers and lead their teams
- Develop business plans, metrics, and key performance indicators
- Run day-to-day fleet operations, schedules, work assignments, and productivity standards
- Coordinate logistics, fleet management, and on-road testing to maintain safe operations
- Review and approve test plans with engineering
- Manage transportation expenses, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and corrective actions
- Support safety programs and coordinate site-specific safety improvements
- Ensure OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, fire-code, industry, and state compliance
- Manage inventory, asset tracking, equipment custody, and vehicle licensing and maintenance
- Monitor road and weather conditions and communicate hazards to drivers and conductors
- Administer accident and incident reporting and coordinate with responders and recovery partners
- Collaborate on site financial, staffing, technology, hiring, onboarding, and employee-relations needs
- Create and maintain confidentiality procedures
Benefits
- Bonus component
- Stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexible schedule
- Generous paid vacation available immediately after start date
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD+D and life insurance