HTOA conducts 18th AGM; elects new Managing Committee

The Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association (HTOA), the solo body representing Modular Hydraulic Trailer owners, serving the transport industry for development of infrastructure comprising Over Dimensional/Overweight Consignments (ODC/OWC), conducted its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the MCA Recreation Club, Mumbai on September 19, 2025, which was attended by a majority of HTOA members from across the country.

The  meeting was chaired by Mr Sameer Parikh, Chairman and conducted by Mr Nilesh Sinha, General Secretary, with the active participation of Mr Nitin Singhal-Treasurer, Mr Zarksis Parabia, Mr Rajesh Gupta, Mr Manish Kataria, Mr H. S. Acharya, Mr Bharat Gandhi, Mr Nailesh Gandhi, Mr Sarabjit Singh, Mr Roshanlal Bhalothia, Mr Pawan Jain and Mr Shrenik Kataria as Board Members; Mr Pritesh Gandhi, Mr Archit Agarwal, Mr Ankit Bamal, Mr Satvinder Singh (Regional Convenors), Mr Gopinath Thube-CAO, Mrs Pranjal Sawant and Mr Dhaval Modi.  

Mr Nilesh Sinha gave a detailed presentation on strengthening the Association through restructuring, governance, financial management and membership drive. Mr Nailesh Gandhi spoke about imbibing safety as a habit, and the importance of safety and regulatory compliances.  Mr Manish Kataria briefed on the current and future scenario regarding Over Dimensional/Over Weight Consignment transportation in the country, and the Board’s efforts in policy advocacy and engagement by holding high-level meetings with MoRTH, the Ministry of Railways and State Road Transport and regulatory authorities.  Mr H. S. Acharya spoke on training and skill development programs conducted for members and staff, while Mr Archit Agrawal with Mr Pritesh Gandhi and Mr Satvinder Singh highlighted the activities carried out by the respective regional chapters. 

HTOA members actively participated in the AGM discussion on the various challenges being encountered in ODC/OWC transportation pan-India. The Managing Committee effectively responded to members’ queries and gave directions for resolving the issues.

Mr Tarachandani, Election Officer, announced the new Managing Committee for the tenure 2025-26, all of whom were elected unopposed.

The new Managing Committee comprises:

* Mr Zarksis Parabia - Chairman 

* Mr Nilesh Sinha - Vice Chairman 

* Mr Pawan Jain - General Secretary 

* Mr Roshanlal Bhalothia - Joint Secretary 

* Mr Shrenik Kataria - Treasurer 

Mr Bharat Gandhi, Mr H. S. Acharya, Mr Manish Kataria, Mr Nailesh Gandhi, Mr Shrenik Kataria, Mr Akshay Gupta and Mr Archit Agrawal were sworn in as MC members.

Mr Vivek Burhanpurkar made a presentation on TATA PRIMA 5532.S HRT Puller Tractor, a new product of TATA Motors. Key personnel from TATA Motors, TII India, VMT, VOLVO India, Tratec Engineers and Scania, along with hundreds of leading ODC transporters, attended the event.

The event was also graced by Mr Mahabir Gupta - President, BGTA; Mr Abhisekh Gupta - General Secretary, AITWA, and many logistics veterans from Heavy Lift transportation, said a release.

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