Fleet Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A fleet manager can help a whole group of vehicles, like trucks, vans, and buses, all work together as one team!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people moved goods with horses and wagons. Today, a fleet manager uses computers and phones to keep track of many vehicles at once.
Tools of the trade
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Phone or tablet
A fleet manager uses a phone or tablet to see where each vehicle is and to send messages to drivers quickly.
A day in the job
- 7:00 AMThe fleet manager starts the day by checking which vehicles are ready and who will drive each one.
Words to know
- Maintenance
- Maintenance means taking good care of a vehicle, like changing its oil and checking its tires, so it stays ready to go.
Quiz time
A fleet manager checks that tires and brakes are in good shape.
A fleet manager drives every bus and truck by themselves all day long.