Über diese Senior Manager, Truck Assets & Operations Stelle bei Gatik AI
Who We Are
Gatik is in the business of autonomous freight, and that business is already on the road.
Every day, Gatik’s autonomous trucks move freight for Fortune 50 retailers, grocers and consumer brands across Texas, Arizona, Arkansas and Canada, connecting distribution centers and stores and keeping goods moving. At the heart of it all is the Gatik Driver™, our proprietary Level 4 autonomous driving system, powered by scalable, interpretable AI and engineered to deliver safe, reliable, high-frequency freight operations.
Gatik’s momentum is real. With more than $600 million in contracted revenue and $200 million raised in our August 2026 Series D round, Gatik has taken one of the toughest challenges in autonomous technology and turned it into a proven commercial business.
And the market is paying attention. In 2026, Gatik earned a place on Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers list, Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list and the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. The Gatik Driver™ won an Edison Award for Advancements in Autonomous Driving, and Inc. named our Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat, to its Female Founders 500 list.
There's a lot more road ahead, and some of the brightest, most driven minds in autonomous technology are building the next chapter at Gatik. We're taking on hard engineering problems, pushing the limits of what's possible and building on a commercial foundation that's already proven itself in the real world with some of the biggest companies in the world, like PepsiCo and Loblaw. If you're ambitious, love solving problems that matter and want to see your work make a real difference, you'll find plenty to get excited about here.
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, Gatik has grown into a commercial force in autonomous freight, operating trucks daily in live customer networks across the United States and Canada. We're headquartered in Santa Clara, California, but our impact is felt on the roads and in the supply chains that keep essential goods moving for some of the biggest companies in North America.
Our trucks do some of the most demanding work in freight, running high-frequency, time-sensitive routes between distribution centers and stores, where reliability matters every single day. For our customers, that means more capacity, better service and products arriving where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Behind it all is AI-first technology built from the ground up for autonomous trucking, capable of navigating highways and surface streets and tackling the complexity of real-world logistics at scale.
Visit Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
Notable News
For the latest company news, visit the Gatik newsroom.
Recent media coverage:
- TechCrunch: Self-driving truck startup Gatik raises $200M following PepsiCo deal
- Reuters: Gatik secures $200 million in funding as autonomous freight market accelerates
- Bloomberg: Driverless Trucks Can Save Lives on America's Roads
- PepsiCo website: PepsiCo and Gatik announce multi-year agreement to deploy autonomous freight in North America
- Wall Street Journal: Driverless Trucks Are Here - and They’re Delivering Bags of Doritos
- CBS News: Pepsi deploys self-driving delivery trucks
- Bloomberg: Autonomous Trucking Firm Gatik Inks Contracts Worth $600 Million
- Forbes: Hundreds’ Of Gatik Robot Delivery Trucks Headed For U.S. Roads
- CNBC-TV18: No more test runs: Gatik says driverless trucks are now a real, money-making business
- Forbes: Gatik And Loblaw Announce Largest Commercial Deployment Of AV Trucks
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.
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