Moving unitedly the wheels of the Nation to promote and protect welfare and interests of all transporters and associates in NATION BUILDING contributing our share towards achieving FIVE TRILLION DOLLAR Economy.

Chennai Goods Transport Association

Chennai Goods Transport Association (CGTA) is a Registered Association which was established in the year 1972 at Chennai by professionals from the industry. CGTA has made tremendous progress since its inception and has been growing in size and stature. Today, the membership strength of the Association is close to 220 transport companies of high standard. Most of the transport companies are "All India" based, and they have a wide network of branches throughout the country. These companies operate with more than 15,000 vehicles. The members of CGTA provide direct and indirect employment to more than 2,00,000 persons. The association, by itself, Office Bearers who are democratically elected and a total of 17 Executive Council Members includes a President, Vice-President, Hon. Secretary, Jt. Secretary and Treasurer form this active team. There are other Office Staff who were directly employed with the Association as Employees to take care of day to day activities.

The Team led by the President, Four Office bearers, Fourteen Executive Council members, Elected democratically, bi-annually, manage the arrairs of CGTA. We serve the community with socio-eonomic welfare, and charitable activities through CHENNAI GOODS TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST established in the year 1996.

OUR MISSION

To represent all necessary matters with the Government and even with general public with a spirit of Unity and speak on and behalf of all member transporters in one voice.


To maintain harmonious relationships with Client, Staff and Labour unions.


To fight unitedly for justice of member companies on all matters which are considered to be genuine, reasonable and important.


To inculcate knowledge and professional ethics among all member companies and their staff by Counselling, Training and Development.


To resolve differences among Transporters and Market Truck Suppliers for common goal.