Job Description – Transport Manager

Job Title: Transport Manager
Department: Transport / Operations
Company: PRR Fresh Produce Pvt. Ltd.
Experience Required: 10+ Years, preferably in Fruits & Vegetables / Fresh Produce / FMCG Logistics

Job Purpose

To manage the complete transportation function, including fleet planning, route allocation, driver management, vendor coordination, vehicle maintenance, timely dispatch, delivery performance, transport costing, and compliance, ensuring productive and cost-effective movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise and manage the entire transport fleet on a daily basis.
Prepare vehicle and driver rosters according to operational requirements.
Plan and allocate vehicles based on routes, load quantity, delivery schedules, and vehicle capacity.
Ensure timely vehicle placement, loading, dispatch, and store/customer delivery.
Monitor vehicle movement and delivery status until completion of all routes.
Manage drivers, helpers, transport coordinators, and transport vendors.




Ensure availability of adequate vehicles during peak operational requirements.
Coordinate with warehouse, dispatch, inward, procurement, and operations teams.
Monitor vehicle utilization and reduce unnecessary idle time and detention.
Ensure proper route planning and route optimization to control transportation costs.
Track on-time dispatch and on-time delivery performance.
Handle vehicle breakdowns, accidents, route delays, and emergency vehicle replacements.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective vehicle maintenance.
Monitor tyre condition, servicing schedules, repairs, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance.
Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and fit for operation.
Verify statutory documents such as:
Registration Certificate (RC)
Insurance
Fitness Certificate
PUC
Permits
Driver Licence
Other statutory transportation documents
Ensure vehicles used for Fruits & Vegetables are clean, hygienic, and suitable

📌 Transport Manager Bakoli (India)
🏢 PRR FRESH PRODUCE
📍 India