Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceFrom a Bhiwandi godown to a dealer in another city, in a Chota Hathi
Alongside the full truckloads, Bhiwandi godowns send out a constant stream of small consignments. When one of those loads is under a ton and is going to Nashik, Vapi, Pune, Surat or Vadodara, TruckGuru can book a Tata Ace (Chota Hathi) with a driver for that single trip. Call +91-7202045678, or book on the website or app and our team will call you back within 30 minutes in working hours with the vehicle and the trip fare.
We are based in Vadodara, not Bhiwandi. We only book trips that cross 100 km.
What leaves Bhiwandi in a mini truck
The godown clusters along the Nashik highway at Kalher, Purna, Rahnal and Vadpe hold stock for FMCG companies, appliance brands and online sellers. Most of it leaves in big trucks, but there is a steady trickle of small orders: a dealer's top-up of 300 cartons of snacks, a batch of returns going back to a seller's unit in Surat, two pallets of spare parts for a service centre in Pune. Then there is the powerloom side of town, where grey cloth and yarn move in bales to processors in Surat. All of these suit a mini truck.
For anything that fills more than one Ace, look at a 14FT Eicher or a 20FT container instead. Two small vehicles for one consignment almost always cost more than one right-sized truck.
Lane notes from Bhiwandi
Bhiwandi sits on the Mumbai-Nashik highway, so Nashik, about 135 km, is the easiest run; same day is realistic if the vehicle is loaded early, otherwise next day. Vapi and Pune are both about 160 km and follow the same rule. Surat is about 250 km and takes 1 day. Vadodara, about 400 km, is also a 1-day trip and is where our own office is.
The trouble spot is the godown belt itself. Mornings at Kalher and Purna can mean an hour or two in the queue at the dock. If you book a slot with your godown in advance and tell us the time, the driver reports for that slot instead of waiting outside.
Chota Hathi trip fares from Bhiwandi
Rates are not fixed. They change with the lane, the date, the cargo and how many vehicles are free in Bhiwandi that week, which is quite a lot in some weeks and very few around festival dispatch. We quote one trip figure, toll included.
Bhiwandi to five cities, Tata Ace indicative trip fares
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Bhiwandi to Nashik | about 135 km | Rs.3,500 - Rs.3,900 |
| Bhiwandi to Vapi | about 160 km | Rs.4,200 - Rs.4,600 |
| Bhiwandi to Pune | about 160 km | Rs.4,200 - Rs.4,600 |
| Bhiwandi to Surat | about 250 km | Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 |
| Bhiwandi to Vadodara | about 400 km | Rs.10,400 - Rs.11,600 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Vehicle facts
- Tata Ace, popularly called the Chota Hathi.
- Load capacity up to 1,100 kg.
- Open deck of roughly 7 by 4.5 feet; ask for a covered vehicle or tarpaulin for cartons in the monsoon.
- Driver included. Loading and unloading labour are not.
Need something bigger? The container truck page covers 20FT and 32FT vehicles, booked out of Bhiwandi the same way.
Papers at the dock
Consignments worth more than Rs.50,000 need an e-way bill, generated by the consignor or consignee. Godown staff usually raise it with the dispatch invoice; make sure the driver gets a copy. We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, follow the vehicle on GPS until delivery and send the GST invoice after delivery. Transit insurance is the shipper's call.
Booking it
Use the freight calculator or phone us. For other pickup points, see Chota Hathi on rent and Tata Ace for rent. Bigger Bhiwandi loads are listed under truck hire in Bhiwandi.
Bhiwandi shippers ask
Number to book a Tata Ace in Bhiwandi?
+91-7202045678. Book online or in the app and you get a callback within 30 minutes in working hours.
Is a Chota Hathi the same as a Tata Ace?
Yes, it is the popular name of the Tata Ace.
How much load does it take?
Up to 1,100 kg. Over that, book a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) or larger.
Can I book a mini truck from Bhiwandi to Thane or Mumbai?
No. Those are local runs. We only book routes over 100 km.
Do you have 20 foot trucks for rent too?
Yes. A 20FT container carries 6.5 ton and is booked the same way, per trip.
Bhiwandi to Surat cost for the Ace?
About 250 km, indicatively Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
The godown takes three hours to load. Is that a problem?
Tell us the loading time when booking. Long waits can affect the fare, and it is better to agree that up front.
Can you pick up returns from a seller's godown and take them to Surat?
Yes, as long as it is one consignment from one pickup with an invoice or delivery challan.
Is toll extra?
No. Toll is included in the trip fare.
Will I get a Lorry Receipt?
Yes, a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, and a GST invoice after delivery.
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.
