Transport Manager

About Us:

The CMR Group of Institutions is a unique education conglomerate based in Bangalore, India, that offers a wide range of courses from the Montessori / Kindergarten level to Post Graduate and PhD programs. Founded in 1991 to meet the needs of local students, CMR Group currently comprises different brands of schools & colleges namely, CMRIT Bangalore, Ekya Schools, CMR National Colleges & the CMR university, which was established in 2013.

Institutions: 20+ | Programmes: 80+ | Students: 18000+

Position Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Transportation Manager to lead and manage transportation operations across our campuses/locations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficient route planning, fleet maintenance, driver supervision, and compliance with transport regulations—ensuring smooth and safe daily transport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet & Vehicle Maintenance

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of all vehicles
• Maintain records of servicing, repairs, and inspections
• Ensure vehicle fitness, insurance, pollution certificates, and registration are up-to-date

Driver Hiring & Management

• Manage recruitment and onboarding of drivers
• Monitor driver performance, scheduling, training, and compliance
• Ensure drivers follow safety protocols and maintain discipline

Logistics & Route Planning

• Plan and optimize transportation routes for efficiency and fuel economy

Compliance & Legal Regulations

• Ensure adherence to all RTO and transport compliance norms
• Maintain legal documents for vehicles and drivers

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Monitor and control transport-related expenses
• Provide monthly transport expenditure reports

Safety & Risk Management

• Implement safety standards and emergency response protocols
• Handle incident reporting and investigations

Billing & Reporting

• Oversee transport billing and coordinate with accounts
• Generate MIS reports for transport operations

Coordination with Transport Committees

• Attend and report in committee meetings
• Share insights and propose operational improvements

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Heavy Vehicle Driving License (preferred)
• Knowledge of school transportation laws, safety regulations, and routing software.
• Proficiency with MS Office and transportation management systems (e.g., routing software, GPS tracking).
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, logistics, transportation management, public administration, or a related field (preferred).

Work Environment:

• Must be able to respond to transportation issues during peak travel times (early mornings and afternoons).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in transportation management, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Experience managing staff and working with school-aged children is a strong advantage.
• Experience in managing large institutional or corporate campuses is an added advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person