Vijay Sankeshwar (born 2 August 1950) is an Indian businessman from Dharwad, Karnataka. [4] . He along with Anand Sankeshwar (managing director) is the chairman of India's largest logistics firm VRL Group. He is also known for being the owner of the largest fleet of commercial vehicles in India. [5] He left BJP and founded the Kannada Nadu Party.

Aug 2, 2024 · Vijay Sankeshwar is an Indian politician and entrepreneur who founded VLR Logisictic Limited. In October 2022, several media houses reported that a Kannada film based on his life will be released in 2022. In 1966, Vijay Sankeshwar began his career as an entrepreneur when his father gifted him the family printing press business on his 16th birthday.

VRL Group is one of the largest logistics and transport companies in India (incl.4360 vehicles, [4] comprising 419 tourist buses and 3941 transport goods vehicles). The Limca Book of Records , states it is the single largest fleet owner of commercial vehicles in the country's private sector .

Jan 23, 2025 · Vijay is known as the Chairman and Managing Director of India’s largest logistics firm ‘VRL Group’. He was elected consecutive three times to the 11th Lok Sabha, 12th Lok Sabha, and 13th Lok Sabha. He was a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Vijay Basavanneppa Sankeshwar is an Indian businessman and politician. He is also the founder of VRL Logistics Limited (formerly Vijayanand Roadlines Ltd.).

Aug 6, 2016 · Sankeshwar, who started with a single truck in 1976 by launching Vijay Transport, is now the CMD of VRL Logistics Limited, a Rs. 1,800 crore listed company. At 65, he owns the largest fleet of commercial vehicles in India’s private …

Vijay Sankeshwar, an ingenious leader from Dharwad in Karnataka, owns India’s largest fleet of commercial vehicles. The Managing Director of VRL Group currently has 5000+ trucks under his wing. Sankeshwar’s exceptional business sense has helped him build successful businesses and significantly contribute to society.

Jun 17, 2023 · VRL Logistics Founder Vijay Sankeshwar holds the world record for owning the largest fleet of commercial vehicles.

Sep 6, 2024 · Vijay Sankeshwar, hailed as the “Trucking King of India,” is a pioneering entrepreneur who transformed a modest venture into India’s largest logistics company, VRL Group. Born on August 2, 1950, in Betagiri, Mysore, Karnataka, Sankeshwar came from a humble agricultural family.

Mar 28, 2025 · VRL Logistics is now a publicly listed company with a market capitalization exceeding Rs 6,300 crore. Vijay Sankeshwar's inspiring journey from a single truck to leading a logistics giant is celebrated in the 2022 Kannada film "Vijayanand," which chronicles his extraordinary rise in the industry.