Senior Manager, Truck Assets & Operations

Who we are Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. About the role We are seeking a Senior Manager, Truck Assets & Operations to lead the oversight of truck builds, with a focus on box upfitting, transportation coordination, and maintaining a detailed asset list/registry. This role includes managing the customization of truck boxes to meet operational needs, ensuring material reliability, structural durability, and the integration of essential components like lift gates and refrigeration units. You will coordinate asset movements, maintain fleet records, and ensure the seamless operation of the fleet. Additionally, the role involves vendor collaboration, preventative maintenance planning, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Leveraging your expertise in box build processes and fleet management, you will drive operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about optimizing fleet operations, we encourage you to apply. This role involves a mix of office-based work and hands-on oversight of truck box upfitting processes, transportation coordination, and asset inspections. Occasional travel to operational and vendor locations may be required. What you'll do * Manage the company's trucking assets, including tracking, maintenance, and readiness for operations. * Oversee equipment inventory and condition, such as lift gates, reefer units, and additional add-ons. * Maintain a detailed and accurate asset list/registry, tracking the condition, maintenance history, and operational status of all truck assets. Regularly update records to reflect changes in asset allocation or condition. * Provide technical guidance on truck box builds, ensuring the use of durable materials and robust construction to meet operational specifications. * Manage the movement of trucks and assets to support operational needs. Ensure timely delivery and positioning of fleet assets across required locations. * Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure quality products at cost-effective prices. * Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize asset longevity. * Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including asset inspections and certifications. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for vehicle registrations and certifications. * Manage budgets related to truck assets, identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality. What we're looking for * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. * 5+ years of experience in truck box upfitting, asset management, and transport coordination. * Proven experience in managing fleet assets and vendor relationships. * Strong knowledge of truck box builds, materials, and technical specifications. * Familiarity with lift gates, refrigeration units, and other truck-mounted equipment. * Proficiency in fleet management software and Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent organizational, project management, and vendor negotiation skills. * Relevant certifications in fleet or asset management are a plus. Salary Ranges - $140,000- $190,000 More about Gatik Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability. We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations. Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles. Notable News * Bloomberg: Autonomous Trucking Firm Gatik Inks Contracts Worth $600 Million * Forbes: Hundreds' Of Gatik Robot Delivery Trucks Headed For U.S. Roads * Forbes:Gatik And Loblaw Announce Largest Commercial Deployment Of AV Trucks * Forbes:Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs * Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry * Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations ('Freight-Only') at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework * Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS * Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning * Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services * Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes * Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny Taking care of our team At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility. We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.