Fleet Supervisor

Fleet Supervisor (Heavy Vehicles)Company: Sri Ayyappa Goods Carriers (SAGC)

Location: Peenya / Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru

Job type: Full-time, on-site

Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 per month

About the roleWe run a fleet of heavy goods trucks and need a supervisor who knows trucks from the driver’s seat. You will hire and manage our heavy-vehicle drivers, keep trucks moving every day, and make sure every vehicle is maintained, compliant and road-ready. This is a ground role. You will be in the yard and on the phone, not behind a desk.

Key responsibilitiesDriver hiring and management

• Source, screen and hire drivers with valid heavy vehicle (HMV/HTV) licenses.
• Verify licenses, ID documents and past employment, and get police verification done.
• Conduct driving tests before onboarding.
• Manage driver attendance, shift allocation, leave and replacements.
• Handle driver discipline, grievances and retention so trucks never sit idle for want of a driver.

Daily fleet operations

• Assign trucks and drivers to trips each day according to load and route plans.
• Track vehicles in real time and follow up on delays, route deviations and unauthorised stops.
• Monitor fuel consumption, trip logs, toll/FASTag usage and trip expenses.
• Coordinate with the operations team and clients on dispatch, loading and delivery issues.
• Act as the first point of contact for breakdowns, accidents and on-road emergencies.

Maintenance

• Plan and track preventive maintenance: servicing, oil changes, tyres, brakes, batteries.
• Inspect trucks regularly and get defects fixed before they turn into breakdowns.
• Coordinate with workshops and mechanics, check repair quality and verify bills.
• Keep downtime and maintenance costs under control.

Compliance and documentation

• Keep RC, insurance, fitness certificate, permits, PUC and road tax current for every vehicle.
• Handle challans, RTO work and insurance claims.
• Ensure drivers follow safety rules, load limits and traffic regulations.

Reporting

• Submit daily reports on fleet status, driver attendance, trips, breakdowns and expenses.
• EligibilityEducation: 10th pass (minimum).
• License: Valid heavy vehicle driving license (mandatory).
• Experience: Prior experience as a heavy truck driver, or in a fleet supervisor or transport supervisor role.
• What we’re looking forPractical knowledge of trucks, including common mechanical faults and the maintenance cycle.
• Ability to manage and control drivers firmly but fairly.
• Familiarity with RTO procedures, permits and vehicle documentation.
• Comfort using a smartphone, WhatsApp and basic GPS tracking apps.
• Kannada and Hindi preferred. Tamil or Telugu is an added advantage.
• Willingness to handle emergencies outside regular hours when a truck is stuck on the road.
• Should live near Peenya or Yeshwanthpur, or be able to commute there daily.

Send your resume to kiran.krishnan@sagcindia.in or WhatsApp/call +91 78292 66799.

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