The Transport department functions under the provisions of section 213 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Transport Department is primarily established for enforcement of the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act,1988, Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act,1924 (Amended 1993) and the rules framed under these two Acts.

The Transport Department is headed by the Transport Commissioner (TC). He is assisted by Deputy Transport Commissioners specializing in Enforcement, Administration and Finance in the Head office.

Offices	Number of Offices
Transport Commissioner, Gwalior	01
Regional Transport Office	10
Additional Regional Transport Office	10
District Transport Office	30
Transport Checkpost at State Border	40