The Opportunity

Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited is seeking an experienced Director, Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management to lead the maintenance strategy, performance and lifecycle management of our diverse equipment fleet across Canada.

This senior leadership position is responsible for ensuring our tractors, trailers, intermodal containers and chassis, refrigerated/heated equipment and specialized tank assets operate safely, reliably and cost-effectively. The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on technical knowledge with national vendor management, financial discipline and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Working from our Brampton Head Office, this individual will partner with Operations, Safety, Finance, terminal leadership, equipment manufacturers and third-party maintenance providers across Canada to improve fleet availability, reduce downtime and deliver measurable cost savings without compromising safety or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide strategic leadership and oversight for fleet maintenance and asset management activities across Canada.

· Develop and maintain national preventative and predictive maintenance standards for tractors, trailers, intermodal equipment, refrigerated/heated equipment and specialized tank assets.

· Ensure fleet equipment meets or exceeds applicable safety, inspection and regulatory requirements across all operating jurisdictions.

· Drive fleet availability and reliability by reducing downtime, roadside failures and repeat repairs.

· Manage and continuously evaluate a national network of dealerships, repair facilities, OEMs, parts suppliers, tire providers and specialized maintenance vendors.

· Negotiate national and regional vendor agreements, labour rates, parts pricing and service standards while leveraging the company's national purchasing power.

· Lead cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce total maintenance cost without compromising safety, reliability or service.

· Review repair estimates, invoices and maintenance trends to identify excessive costs,



recurring failures and opportunities for corrective action.

· Develop and report fleet KPIs including maintenance cost, downtime, PM compliance, breakdown frequency, repeat repairs, inspection performance, tire performance, warranty recovery and vendor performance.

· Develop equipment lifecycle and replacement strategies and provide recommendations for repair, rebuild, replacement and disposal decisions.

· Participate in annual capital planning and establish specifications for new tractors, trailers, intermodal containers, refrigerated equipment and specialized assets.

· Maximize manufacturer and component warranty recovery and ensure available warranty programs are fully utilized.

· Provide technical oversight for refrigeration systems and specialized tank equipment, including required inspections, certifications and maintenance programs.

· Partner with Safety and Risk on equipment-related incidents, roadside inspections, compliance trends and corrective actions.

· Evaluate fleet technology, telematics and maintenance-management tools that improve visibility, reliability, safety and total cost of ownership.

· Travel to company terminals and vendor facilities across Canada as required to review performance, equipment condition and maintenance practices.

Qualifications

· Valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician Licence is required.

· Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial fleet maintenance, heavy-duty transportation or a related maintenance environment.

· Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or management experience; multi-site or national fleet responsibility is strongly preferred.

· Solid technical knowledge of highway tractors, commercial trailers and associated components.





· Demonstrated experience building and managing preventative maintenance programs.

· Proven experience managing vendors, negotiating maintenance agreements and delivering measurable cost reductions.

· Strong understanding of commercial vehicle safety, inspection and regulatory requirements.

· Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital recommendations and equipment lifecycle decisions.

· Strong analytical ability with experience using fleet KPIs and maintenance data to drive decisions.

· Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

· Ability and willingness to travel across Canada as required.

Preferred Experience

· National or multi-province commercial fleet management.

· Intermodal containers, chassis and rail/intermodal transportation equipment.

· Refrigerated/heated trailers/containers and diesel refrigeration units.

· Specialized tank equipment or regulated bulk transportation operations.

· 310J Trailer and Coach Technician certification.

· Fleet maintenance software, telematics and asset-management systems.

· OEM warranty programs, equipment procurement and lifecycle planning.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building a disciplined national maintenance and asset-management program that delivers safer equipment, greater fleet availability, fewer roadside failures, strong preventative maintenance compliance, better vendor accountability, improved warranty recovery and lower total cost of ownership.

Compensation

Competitive senior leadership compensation, commensurate with experience, including base salary, performance-based incentive and company benefits.

About Maritime-Ontario

Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited is a Canadian transportation company providing transportation and logistics services across Canada. Our operations rely on a diverse fleet and strong operational partnerships to safely and reliably serve our customers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

📌 Director, Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management (Brampton)
🏢 M-O Freightworks
📍 Brampton