How to Get Into Fleet Management

Fleet management has historically been a career reserved for maintenance technicians who decided they were ready to crawl out from under the hood of a vehicle. However, with technology advancements, there are many young people who are finding their start in fleet management because of their willingness to leverage software and data to track maintenance and improve processes.

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Romero of C&C Complete Service to learn about his recent interviewing experience and see what tips he has for somebody who is trying to become a first-time fleet manager.

Question: For fleet managers (or people hiring fleet managers), what did your interview experience look like? Send us an email and your response could be featured on a future podcast episode or blog post.

Guest this Episode: Carlos Romero, C&C Complete Service

Takeaways from this episode:

• The right fleet management role for you might not even exist yet. Sometimes you have to convince an organization that they need somebody to manage their fleet.
• Leverage the interview setting to learn about an organization's current system and speak to past experiences to show that you understand their scenario.
• Take advantage of any learning opportunities that exist - newsletters, fleet management associations, podcasts and more.

Additional Links and Resources:

• The First 90 Days for a New Fleet Manager (podcast)
• Key Skills, Challenges & Responsibilities of a Fleet Manager (blog)
• Building a Fleet Management Skillset (webinar)
• Fleet Management Associations (list)
• Fleetio's Resource Library