We are looking for an experienced Traffic Executive with strong knowledge of the transportation market, local vehicle placement, broker management, and road transport operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in coordinating vehicle availability, negotiating market rates, and ensuring smooth transportation operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrange and place local market vehicles (trailers,cranes, tippers, trucks, hydraulic axles, etc.) based on customer requirements.
- Negotiate competitive freight rates with brokers and transport vendors.
- Maintain a strong network of transport brokers, fleet owners, and vehicle suppliers.
- Source vehicles from the local market to meet urgent operational requirements.
- Coordinate with customers, operations teams, drivers, brokers, and vendors for timely vehicle placement.
- Monitor vehicle movement and ensure on-time loading, dispatch, transit, and delivery.
- Handle transportation planning for ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) and FTL (Full Truck Load) shipments.
- Ensure timely completion of loading and unloading activities by coordinating with site teams.
- Verify transportation documents, including permits, e-way bills, invoices, PODs, gate passes, and other statutory documents.
- Maintain daily records of vehicle placement, freight rates,
broker payments, and operational updates.
- Resolve transportation issues, delays, and vehicle shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Keep track of market freight trends and provide updates on transportation rates.
Requirements
Graduate in any discipline (Logistics qualification is an added advantage)
â 3–8 years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, Traffic Operations, or Fleet Coordination
â Robust knowledge of market freight rates, local vehicle sourcing, and broker management
â Hands-on experience in ODC & FTL transportation operations
â Good understanding of trailers, heavy commercial vehicles, route planning, and transportation documentation
â Excellent negotiation, coordination, and communication skills
â Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/Transport Management Systems
Preferred Industry Experience
- Transportation & Logistics
- ODC & Heavy Haul Operations
- FTL Transportation
- Trailer & Heavy Vehicle Operations
- Crane & Equipment Transportation
Benefits
- 3 to 4 LPA can be provided, depending on the candidate's current experience and salary.
- Yearly leaves facility
- leave encashment
- Yearly Increments
📌 Traffic Executive (Heavy Vehicle & Trailer Operations) (Surat)
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