Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceCentral Hyderabad pickup, east-bound delivery
Azamabad is one of Hyderabad's oldest industrial areas, squeezed in near Musheerabad and RTC X Roads long before the city grew around it. Today it is a mix of small units, godowns and workshops sitting in the middle of some of the busiest roads in the city. For a small consignment going out of town, that location cuts both ways: you are close to everything, and it can take an hour just to reach a highway.
TruckGuru rents a mini truck (Chota Hathi) with driver for trips over 100 km. The vehicle loads at your unit in Azamabad and goes direct to your buyer or branch in the other city. Nothing else rides with it. Deliveries inside Hyderabad are not part of the service.
Why departure time matters more here
From Azamabad, a vehicle bound for Vijayawada has to cross the city east to reach the NH65 near LB Nagar. At 10 AM or 6 PM that crossing can take longer than the first 100 km of highway. Our advice to regular shippers is simple: load early and leave before 8 AM, or load in the afternoon and leave after 8 PM. A small goods vehicle that leaves at night reaches Vijayawada by early morning, ready for the receiver to open.
| Lane | Road distance | When we suggest leaving |
| Azamabad to Suryapet | about 135 km | Morning, deliver by lunch |
| Azamabad to Khammam | about 200 km | Early morning |
| Azamabad to Guntur | about 270 km | Night |
| Azamabad to Vijayawada | about 275 km | Night |
| Azamabad to Warangal | about 145 km | Morning |
Vijayawada and Guntur usually take up to 1 day for an Ace, including the time to clear the city.
What goes in the vehicle
The loads we see from central Hyderabad are mostly packed: paper and packaging goods, printed material, electrical items, small engineering parts and stock for dealers in coastal Andhra. An open Ace takes up to 1,100 kg with a tarpaulin cover. A closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton and keeps paper and cartons dry, which is worth it on the Vijayawada side between July and October, when heavy rain on that stretch is common.
Heavier than 1.5 ton? Move up to a 14FT Eicher at 3.5 ton; Eicher trucks on rent has the details. For comparing small vehicles, see the Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) for rent page.
Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) rates for Azamabad pickups
Truck freight rates are not fixed. What a load costs depends on the route, vehicle type, load capacity needed, cargo, pickup date and how many trucks are running that lane that week. The Hyderabad to Vijayawada corridor is one of the busiest in the region, so small vehicles are usually available at a day's notice.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Current freight rates depend on route, vehicle type, cargo and availability. Check the live rate when booking.
From booking to delivery
You book on the website or the TruckGuru app with pickup, drop, weight and date. We call back within 30 minutes during working hours, Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. The driver gets the address and a landmark, which matters in Azamabad because many units are down side lanes. A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, GPS tracking runs until delivery, and a GST invoice follows.
Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. Goods valued above 50,000 rupees need an e-way bill from the consignor or consignee. For larger Hyderabad requirements, see hire truck in Hyderabad.
Questions from Azamabad units
Can a Chota Hathi (mini truck) reach my unit off the main road in Azamabad?
Yes, an Ace-class vehicle handles the side lanes. Share a landmark with the booking so the driver does not lose time looking.
If I load at 7 PM, when will it reach Vijayawada?
Usually early next morning, within 1 day. The city crossing is quick at night, and the road run is about 275 km.
Can you deliver to Uppal or Kukatpally?
No. Those are inside Hyderabad. We only book trips over 100 km.
Paper reams, 1,200 kg. Which vehicle?
A closed-body Bada Dost, which takes up to 1.5 ton and keeps paper dry. An open Ace is rated only up to 1,100 kg.
Do I need an e-way bill for Guntur?
It is interstate, into Andhra Pradesh. Goods worth more than 50,000 rupees need one, generated by the consignor or consignee.
Is the vehicle shared with other shippers?
No. One vehicle per consignment, going direct.
Who handles the loading?
You arrange loading and unloading labour. The driver ties and covers the load.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Can I book it to move my home things to Khammam?
Our trucks mostly carry business loads. For a one-off household move to another city, we can supply the truck and driver. Packing, loading and unloading are arranged by you.
How will I know it has reached?
The vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, and you can check its position on the app at any time.
