Role Overview
The Truck Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end road freight operations across India, with a focus on trailer movements and containerized cargo transport. This role ensures productive fleet utilization, on-time deliveries, compliance with regulations, and cost optimization while maintaining high safety and service standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations Management
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily transportation operations for trailers, flatbeds, and container trucks.
- Ensure timely placement of vehicles for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Optimize route planning and load allocation to maximize fleet utilization.
- Manage first and last-mile delivery operations.
2. Fleet & Vendor Management
- Oversee leased and third-party fleet operations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with transport vendors and fleet owners.
- Monitor vendor performance (TAT, cost, service quality) and implement improvements.
- Ensure availability of vehicles based on demand fluctuations.
3. Container & Trailer Movement
- Manage movement of containers between ports, ICDs, warehouses, and customer locations.
- Coordinate with shipping lines, CHA agents, and yard teams for smooth container flow.
- Handle specialized movements such as ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) on flatbeds if required.
4. Cost & Performance Optimization
- Track and control transportation costs including freight rates, fuel, tolls, and detention.
- Analyze KPIs such as on-time delivery, turnaround time, load utilization, and cost per km.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
5. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to Motor Vehicles Act and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation related to permits, insurance, PUC, and driver compliance.
- Enforce safety standards for drivers, vehicles, and cargo handling.
6. Team Leadership
- Lead and manage operations team including planners, coordinators, and supervisors.
- Train and
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