Transport & Warehousing Compliance
Workforce Limited offers expert compliance for Transport & Logistics companies. Master MTWA, GST RCM (GTA), EPF/ESIC for drivers, and multi-state labor laws. Mitigate risk, ensure zero disruption.
Your compliance is a direct reflection of your operational efficiency and capacity to deliver.
A single oversight on a driver's hours or a GST invoice can cascade into a massive operational and legal threat.
The Operating Layer — A Compliance Snapshot
| Compliance Area | Example Filings / Modules | Workforce: What we do |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ employee | Motor Transport Workers Act (MTWA), 1961 | Regulates working hours, welfare, and rest intervals for drivers/transport staff. Registration is mandatory. |
| 10+ employees | ESIC Act, 1948 | Triggers social security contributions for eligible transport/warehouse workers. |
| 20+ employees | EPF Act, 1952 | Triggers mandatory provident fund contributions. |
| 20+ contract workers | CLRA Act, 1970 | Triggers mandatory registration as Principal Employer (common in warehousing/loading). |
The Cost of Logistics Compliance Chaos: MTWA, RCM & Mobile Workforce
The MTWA & Working Hours Audit Risk
The MTWA limits drivers to 8-hour workdays and requires strict tracking of hours, which is difficult for 24/7 fleets. Failure to comply risks heavy fines, legal action, and operational disruption.
The GST RCM (Reverse Charge) Trap for GTAs
The GST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) shifts tax payment from the transporter to the service recipient, and mistakes in classification or payment can block Input Tax Credit and create major tax liabilities
The Decentralized Workforce & EPF/ESIC Burden
Handling EPF and ESIC for a large, high-turnover workforce across multiple states is complex and time-consuming. Errors or missed filings can incur penalties and violate varying state minimum wage laws.
Inside the Regulatory Engine
The Workforce platform translates complex Acts and filings into four unified execution layers — Map, Workflow, Tracking, and Renewals — each purpose-built to eliminate manual follow-ups and compliance risk.
Motor Transport Workers Act (MTWA) Compliance
Complete registration, record maintenance (e.g., duty registers), and compliance with working hours, rest intervals, and welfare provisions for your transport workers.
Protection for Your Contracts
Our expertise is built on deep legal knowledge and dedicated processes specific to the transport and contract-based service industry.
We go beyond compliance, providing holistic management that safeguards your business and enhances operational efficiency.
Our meticulous processes significantly reduce the risk of client contract termination due to third-party or sub-contractor non-compliance.
Ready to master the complexities of Transport & Warehousing compliance, eliminate contractual risks, and secure your client relationships with legal certainty?
FAQ
The MTWA regulates the working conditions of motor transport workers (drivers, conductors, cleaners). It applies to every motor transport undertaking employing one or more motor transport workers. It mandates adherence to strict rules on working hours, rest intervals, and welfare. We handle full MTWA compliance.
Yes, the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) often applies to services provided by a Goods Transport Agency (GTA). This means you, the recipient, are liable to pay the GST, not the GTA. Errors in RCM compliance can lead to major tax liabilities. We ensure your RCM process is flawless.
The biggest risks are financial liability under the CLRA Act (due to contractor non-compliance at warehouse/loading sites), severe penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, and legal consequences related to MTWA and RCM errors.
We provide expert management for statutory contributions for all staff types. Our automated systems accurately calculate EPF and ESIC contributions, ensuring full compliance for your entire workforce and minimizing administrative burdens from high attrition.
Penalties for violating the MTWA can be severe, including monetary fines, legal action against management, and potential operational disruption (e.g., halting the fleet) due to non-compliance.
Yes. We handle the mandatory registration for you as the principal employer and manage the verification, monitoring, and compliance for all your contractors' labor licenses.