14 Nov
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Chandra Transport
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Chennai
14 Nov
Chandra Transport
Chennai
Logistics Executive – Market Vehicle Hiring & Tracking (FTL)Chandra Transport Corporation | Chennai – 600108 | Full-time | On-site About Chandra Transport CorporationChandra Transport Corporation is an interstate freight transportation company with over 50 years of experience in road transport across India. Headquartered in Chennai, we operate branches throughout the country and provide comprehensive logistics solutions to diverse industries. We are recognised for customer satisfaction and operational reliability, and have received the “Best Customer Service Award” from the Governor of Tamil Nadu. When you join us, you become part of a well-established organisation with a long-standing reputation in the logistics sector.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, market-savvy Logistics Executive to manage our daily vehicle hiring and shipment tracking for Full Truck Load (FTL) operations. You will use your network of vehicle owners, aggregators and brokers to hire 25–30 vehicles from the market every day, and you will own every trip from vehicle hiring to proof of delivery (POD). This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone who knows the transport market well and takes pride in on-time placements.
Key Responsibilities
• Call vehicle owners, aggregators and brokers to hire vehicles from the market for daily FTL requirements (25–30 vehicles)
• Negotiate freight rates and confirm vehicle, driver and document details before placement
• Ensure each hired vehicle reaches the loading point on time
• Coordinate with vendors, drivers and the loading team to get vehicles loaded without delay
• Track and monitor every shipment until unloading, and share regular status updates with the internal team and clients
• Follow up with drivers and vendors to resolve en-route issues and delays quickly
• Coordinate timely unloading at the destination
• Collect proof of delivery (POD) from drivers and submit it to the team for billing
• Maintain daily trip data, vendor records and reports using MS Excel
• Build, maintain and expand a reliable network of vehicle owners, aggregators and brokers What We Are Looking For
• 5+ years of experience in FTL road transportation
• A strong, active network of vehicle owners, aggregators and brokers
• Proven experience in market vehicle hiring, placement and shipment tracking
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and email coordination
• Highly organised, reliable and proactive in managing daily operations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Good command of Tamil and/or Hindi and English is an advantage Salary and Advantages
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Salary:
As per industry standards
• Stable career with a 50-year-old, trusted transport company
• Opportunity to grow with a company that operates across India Chandra Transport Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
📌 Logistics Executive – Market Vehicle Hiring (Chennai)
🏢 Chandra Transport
📍 Chennai