{"id":8,"date":"2025-08-12T06:39:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.48jobs.com\/?p=8"},"modified":"2025-10-04T10:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T04:41:09","slug":"logistics-hiring-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/48jobs.com\/blog\/logistics-hiring-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Logistics Hiring in India is Broken \u2013 And How We Can Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Logistics hiring in India has become a growing challenge for employers and job seekers alike. From trucking companies to express cargo operators, businesses are struggling to find qualified talent despite the rise of online job portals. The industry, which powers India\u2019s supply chain and economic growth, is now facing delays, irrelevant applications, and unverified job posts that waste both time and resources. If the hiring process is not improved, the gap between demand and supply of skilled manpower in logistics will only widen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Unverified Job Posts Are Being Posted<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been noticed that many logistics job postings are being published without proper verification. Candidates are being misled and trust in the hiring system is being reduced. Even large portals are being used for fraudulent listings. In a sector where trust and speed are vital, such practices are damaging. A verified-job badge system can help restore confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Portals Are Focused on Quantity Over Quality<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most online platforms are being built to attract high numbers of job posts and applications. However, logistics roles\u2014such as drivers, warehousing staff, trucking crews, or express cargo handlers\u2014require specific skills, local know-how, and physical capability. When unsuitable applications are being received in large volumes, recruiter time is being wasted, and hiring quality is being reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Time and Manpower Are Being Wasted<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been found that in many logistics job categories, less than 8% of applications meet basic criteria such as valid driving licence, route familiarity, or physical fitness. For instance, if 200 people apply for a Transport managers role, fewer than 16 may qualify for the first interview stage. This forces hiring teams to spend 2\u20133 working days per position just to filter and reach suitable applicants. Hiring times have increased by 30\u201340%, despite the use of digital tools\u2014thus technology\u2019s promise is being defied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Hiring Is Being Made More Complex Over Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, logistics hiring has become more complicated due to rapid growth in e-commerce, express cargo, and long-haul trucking demand. Added requirements such as digital KYC, GPS familiarity, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways compliance, and safety certifications are now expected. Consequently, time-to-hire has been extended, and hiring pipelines are being burdened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Gaps in Existing Portals Are Being Found<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following gaps have been identified in current job portals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n