Transport Executive

Total Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Group in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to plan daily vehicle deployment, coordinate drivers and vendors, and monitor deliveries using GPS/TMS. This role requires deep knowledge of local routes, strong Excel/MIS reporting skills, and the ability to manage emergencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with warehouse, operations, sales and customer-service teams to optimise routes, reduce costs and improve service levels across the

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in transport, fleet management or logistics.
• Good knowledge of Hyderabad routes and surrounding industrial areas.
• Experience handling drivers, vehicles and transport vendors.
• Knowledge of GPS tracking / Transport Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of Excel and MIS reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and operational emergencies.
• Knowledge of transport documentation and statutory compliance.
• Experience in FTL/LTL, local transportation, last-mile delivery or fleet operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle deployment and schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, vehicle owners, transporters and customers.
• Track vehicles via GPS/TMS and monitor pickup and delivery status.
• Plan efficient routes and optimize vehicle utilization.
• Handle breakdowns, delays, accidents and emergencies.
• Manage driver allocation, attendance, performance and documentation.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance, permits and documents.
• Verify trip sheets, PODs, fuel records and transporter bills.
• Negotiate and coordinate with transport vendors.
• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage and transportation costs.
• Maintain daily transport records and prepare MIS reports.
• Resolve customer complaints and delivery-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and transportation regulations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, operations, sales and customer-service teams.

Skills

Transport & Fleet Management

GPS tracking / TMS

Excel & MIS reporting

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Emergency handling

Safety & regulatory compliance

Operational efficiency

Tools

GPS Tracking Systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle deployment and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, vehicle owners, transporters and customers.
• Track vehicles through GPS/TMS and monitor pickup and delivery status.
• Plan efficient routes and optimize vehicle utilization.
• Handle vehicle breakdowns, delays, accidents and emergency situations.
• Manage driver allocation, attendance, performance and documentation.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance, insurance, permits and statutory documents.
• Verify trip sheets, PODs, fuel records and transporter bills.
• Negotiate and coordinate with transport vendors.
• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage and transportation costs.
• Maintain daily transport records and prepare MIS reports.
• Resolve customer complaints and delivery-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and transportation regulations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, operations, sales and customer-service teams.

Required Skills

• 25+ years of experience in transport, fleet management or logistics.
• Good knowledge of Hyderabad routes and surrounding industrial areas.
• Experience handling drivers, vehicles and transport vendors.
• Knowledge of GPS tracking / Transport Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of Excel and MIS reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and operational emergencies.
• Knowledge of transport documentation and statutory compliance.
• Experience in FTL/LTL, local transportation, last-mile delivery or fleet operations is an advantage.