Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceFaridabad makes parts, and parts ship small
Faridabad has been an engineering town for decades: tractor and auto component makers, forging and casting shops, fans and electrical goods, rubber and plastic moulders across the Sector 24, 25 and 58 industrial areas and IMT Faridabad. A tier-2 supplier here rarely fills a big truck in one go. It sends 800 kg of machined parts to a customer in Agra this week, a crate of bearings to a dealer in Gwalior the next. For that, a mini truck (Chota Hathi) on rent in Faridabad is usually the right tool.
TruckGuru books the vehicle with driver for trips to another city more than 100 km away, with your goods only on board. We do not take local drops inside Faridabad, Delhi or Gurugram.
Heading south on NH-19
Most Faridabad small loads go south: through Ballabgarh and Palwal on NH-19 (the old Delhi-Agra highway) toward Mathura, Agra and on to Gwalior. It is a busy road with a lot of slow traffic between Ballabgarh and Palwal, and the first hour of any trip is spent there. From Palwal onward the run is steady.
- Mathura, about 120 km: 3 hours
- Aligarh, about 130 km via Palwal: 3-4 hours
- Agra, about 175 km: 4-5 hours
- Jaipur, about 260 km: 6-7 hours
- Gwalior, about 290 km: 7 hours
- Chandigarh, about 290 km, via the KMP expressway: 7 hours
Our view: for Agra and Gwalior, load in the early afternoon. The vehicle reaches the destination in the evening and unloads first thing next morning, which suits factory receiving hours better than a late-night arrival.
Rates by lane
Truck freight rates are not fixed. They move with the route, vehicle type, cargo, pickup date and how many vehicles are free on that lane that week. Faridabad's tractor component suppliers dispatch hardest before the kharif and rabi sowing seasons, and small-vehicle rates on the Agra side firm up then.
TruckGuru quotes per trip at booking, with toll included:
What a Chota Hathi (mini truck) from Faridabad costs, by lane
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Faridabad to Mathura | about 120 km | Rs.3,100 - Rs.3,500 |
| Faridabad to Agra | about 175 km | Rs.4,600 - Rs.5,100 |
| Faridabad to Gwalior | about 290 km | Rs.7,500 - Rs.8,400 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
When the mini truck is too small
The limit is 1,100 kg for an open Ace-class body; a closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton. Castings and forgings reach that weight in a very small volume, so declare the real weight. Once you are past 1.5 ton, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) or 17FT Eicher (5 ton) is the booking. See Eicher truck rental, or the truck type guide for open versus closed bodies.
Documents and handover
Book on the website or the TruckGuru app, and we call back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). The digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, the vehicle is GPS tracked to delivery, and the GST invoice follows.
Parts suppliers usually have their e-way bill process in place: it is needed for goods over Rs.50,000, generated by the consignor or consignee. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
Questions from Faridabad units
Can you pick up from IMT Faridabad?
Yes. Share the plot and gate number. IMT is spread out and drivers new to it lose time otherwise.
How heavy can the load be?
Up to 1,100 kg in the open Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi). Up to 1.5 ton in a closed-body Bada Dost. Castings get heavy fast, so weigh before booking.
What is the fare for Faridabad to Agra?
A mini truck, about 175 km, is indicatively Rs.4,600 - Rs.5,100 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Do you go to Palwal or Ballabgarh?
No. Both are under 100 km, and we only book intercity trips longer than that.
Will you load with a forklift?
Loading is arranged by you. If your unit has a forklift or chain block, the Tata Ace's low deck works well with it.
Is the vehicle shared?
No. One vehicle per consignment, straight to your customer.
Who handles the e-way bill?
The consignor or consignee, for goods worth more than Rs.50,000.
Can I track the delivery?
Yes. GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery on the app, or call +91-7202045678.
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 send my family's belongings to Gwalior?
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 fast will someone call after I book?
Within 30 minutes during working hours.
