HGTS Expands Logistics Operations with Modern Fleet

HGTS has established itself as a trusted logistics partner in India by providing services that go beyond basic freight movement. The company offers end-to-end solutions, including route planning, fleet deployment strategies, and capacity management. These services are critical for clients handling industrial projects, high-value cargo, and complex supply chains.

Key Client Partnerships

HGTS has supported companies such as Finolex Industries, setting up transportation frameworks for new facilities and ensuring smooth operations from planning to execution. The company also maintains a 14-year partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra and Mahindra Logistics, managing long-haul industrial transport across locations such as Chakan, Rudrapur, Haridwar, Zahirabad, and Jaipur. These operations demand high fleet availability, strict adherence to schedules, and uninterrupted service.

The company also handles engineering goods, metals, and high-value cargo for clients like Finolex Cables and POSCO India. HGTS ensures reliability, transparency, and responsiveness, which keeps operations efficient and on schedule even under complex conditions.

Fleet Modernisation and Efficiency

HGTS operates strategically located yards, maintenance facilities, and container handling hubs. Preventive maintenance using genuine spares helps keep vehicles operational and reduces downtime. The fleet has been modernized continuously with vehicles from MAN, Mahindra Navistar, and Eicher Pro, while older platforms have been phased out to meet current safety and emission standards.

Benefits of a Modern Fleet

• Improved driver comfort and cabin refinement
• Reduced cabin noise and smoother engine performance
• Better fuel efficiency and lower operational costs
• Extended service support across urban and remote routes

Drivers can now cover 700–750 kilometres in a single stretch without fatigue, improving operational efficiency and productivity.

Technology and Workforce Reliability

HGTS operates across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu with a skilled workforce of drivers, operations staff, and supervisors. Employee welfare is a priority, including timely payments, insurance, and family support, which ensures low attrition and consistent service quality.

All vehicles are equipped with GPS tracking and digital trip monitoring tools, providing real-time updates to customers, improving fleet utilization, and increasing transparency.

Adapting to Industry Changes

HGTS transports automotive components, metals, FMCG, beverages, cables, building materials, and industrial raw materials. The company also offers containerized EXIM transport and customized vehicle solutions. It has adapted to sector changes including GST implementation, improved highway infrastructure, and FASTag adoption, ensuring more predictable transit schedules. Operational challenges such as rising costs and driver availability are managed through long-term contracts, cost control, and optimized operations.

Growth and Recognition

HGTS has received Mahindra Logistics Business Partner Awards and nominations for Apollo CV Awards, reflecting consistent performance. The company targets 15–20% growth in FY26–27, driven by fleet optimization and deeper client engagement.

Santosh, a senior executive, emphasizes, “Our company was built on trust and ethics. We continue to uphold this legacy while preparing for the future. The third generation, Pratthamesh Rukare, Sagarika Rukari, and Vighnesh Rukare, are actively contributing to strengthen HGTS’s presence and commitment to customer-focused service.”