Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceOld city lanes, outstation orders
Chandulal Baradari is in the southern part of old Hyderabad, where traders and small godowns sit on streets that a 19FT truck simply cannot turn into. When a wholesaler here gets an order from a retailer in Kurnool or Bidar, the lot is often 500 kg to a tonne, and the only vehicle that can back up to the shutter is an Ace. That is the job a mini truck (a Tata Ace, also called Chota Hathi) on rent in Chandulal Baradari does for us.
TruckGuru books the vehicle with driver for trips to other cities, over 100 km. The goods load at your shop or godown and travel direct to your buyer. We do not do deliveries inside Hyderabad.
Getting the vehicle to your shutter
Larger trucks face daytime entry limits across much of Hyderabad, and the old city is tighter still. An Ace-class vehicle gets in with far less trouble, which is the whole reason traders here use it. Still, a few things save time:
- Give us a landmark, not just the door number. Drivers from outside the area navigate the old city by mosques, schools and chowks.
- If the lane is one-way or blocked by a weekly market, tell us the time window that works.
- Keep the goods packed and counted before the vehicle arrives. Parking a vehicle outside a shop for an hour here is not easy.
What traders in this part of the city send out
Mostly packed consumer goods: dry fruits, spices, cloth bales, footwear cartons, plastic items, small home appliances and hardware. Many of these orders go to smaller towns in north Karnataka and western Andhra, where retailers buy from Hyderabad wholesalers rather than from Bangalore. In the weeks before Ramzan and Diwali, the volume of these small lots jumps, and small vehicles get booked out fast. Book two or three days ahead in those weeks.
Load capacity on an open Ace is up to 1,100 kg. The closed-body version goes up to 1.5 ton and is what we suggest for cloth and cartons during the June to September rains.
Towns within a day's drive
From the old city, Bidar is about 150 km (same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day), Nizamabad about 175 km, Kurnool about 215 km on the NH44 south, and Kalaburagi about 220 km. Raichur is about 230 km. Vijayawada, at about 275 km, is usually a 1 day run for a small goods vehicle. Anything further, like Bangalore or Nagpur, is still possible in an Ace, but at that distance many traders find a 14FT Eicher at 3.5 ton makes more sense if they can club orders for the same buyer.
For bigger vehicles from Hyderabad see hire truck in Hyderabad or Eicher trucks on rent.
Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) rates from the old city
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. Small vehicles for Kurnool and Bidar are usually easy to find; festival weeks change that quickly.
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.
How booking works
Enter pickup, drop, weight and date on the website or the TruckGuru app. Our team calls back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). At loading, a digital Lorry Receipt is issued. The vehicle is GPS tracked until your buyer receives the goods, and the GST invoice follows after delivery. Loaders at both ends and transit insurance are arranged by you. For goods above 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill.
What traders ask us on WhatsApp
Can the mini truck come into my lane near Baradari?
An Ace-class vehicle fits most old city lanes. Send a landmark and tell us about any one-way or market-day restrictions, and we brief the driver.
I have 40 bags of spices for Kalaburagi. Ace or bigger?
Depends on bag weight. If the total is under 1,100 kg, an open Ace works. Above that, a closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton.
Can you deliver to Secunderabad or Charminar area?
No. Those are inside Hyderabad. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Can I send orders for two shops in Kurnool in one vehicle?
Tell us at booking. One booking covers one consignment. Whether a second drop in the same town can be added is confirmed on the callback, and it changes the quote; drops in different towns are separate bookings.
Do I need an e-way bill for Bidar? It is in Karnataka.
Yes, interstate goods worth more than 50,000 rupees need one. The consignor or consignee generates it before the vehicle leaves.
Who loads the bags?
Your own staff or hired labour. Loading and unloading are arranged by the customer.
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.
How long does Kurnool take?
About 215 km on the NH44, usually 1 day for a small goods vehicle.
My family is moving to Kurnool. Can I book this?
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.
Can I track the vehicle to Nizamabad?
Yes. It is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, visible on the app.
