Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceKandivali loads mostly point north
From Kandivali the Western Express Highway runs straight up past Dahisar to Gujarat, and that shapes what small shippers here book. Garment and fabric units, the workshops around Charkop, and traders on the Akurli Road side send cartons to Vapi, Surat and Ahmedabad far more often than they send them south. When the lot is under a tonne, a mini truck on rent in Kandivali is the natural fit. TruckGuru books the Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) with a driver, loads only your goods, and sends it direct to the other city.
Every trip is intercity, 100 km or more. Deliveries within Mumbai are not part of what we do.
Fares on the main Kandivali lanes
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. Surat has a strong return market into Mumbai, so Surat trips are usually easy to fill; Aurangabad takes more lining up. Fares in this table are per trip with toll included.
Indicative Ace trip fares from the western suburbs
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Mumbai to Nashik | about 170 km | Rs.4,400 - Rs.4,900 |
| Mumbai to Surat | about 280 km | Rs.7,300 - Rs.8,100 |
| Mumbai to Aurangabad | about 340 km | Rs.8,800 - Rs.9,900 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Road time you can plan around
- Vapi and Daman side: about 150 km, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day
- Nashik: about 170 km via Ghodbunder Road and the Kasara ghat, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day
- Pune: about 170 km on the expressway, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day
- Surat: about 280 km, 1 day
- Aurangabad: about 340 km, 1 day
The first hour is the one that goes wrong. The highway between Kandivali and Dahisar crawls in the evening, and the Ghodbunder stretch towards Thane is worse. A vehicle that loads by 11 AM usually clears the city before the evening build-up; one that loads at 5 PM may not see open road until 8.
What fits, and what does not
The standard Ace carries up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton, and that is the one garment and fabric shippers should ask for, because a wet bale is a rejected bale. Common Kandivali loads:
- stitched garments and fabric rolls in bales
- plastic moulded items and packaging from small units
- hardware, sanitary fittings and electrical stock for dealers in Gujarat
- online-seller cartons going to a warehouse in Bhiwandi or Surat
If the lot grows past a tonne, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the next step. See hire truck in Mumbai for the bigger vehicles, or the tempo service page for Dost-class options.
Booking and paperwork
Book on the website or the TruckGuru app with the pickup lane and building name; Charkop sectors look alike to a driver who has not been there. We call back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, the vehicle is GPS tracked to delivery, and the GST invoice follows.
Crossing into Gujarat with goods worth more than Rs.50,000 needs an e-way bill, generated by the consignor or consignee. Loading and unloading labour and any transit insurance are arranged by you.
Kandivali shippers ask
40 bales of fabric to Surat, around 900 kg. Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) ok?
Yes, by weight. Ask for the closed body. Surat is about 280 km, usually delivered within 1 day from Kandivali.
Can I get a vehicle from Charkop to Andheri?
No. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
What time should I load for a same-day Nashik delivery?
Before 10 AM if you can. The Ghodbunder stretch and Kasara ghat both slow down later in the day, and the receiver may close before the vehicle arrives.
Do I need an e-way bill to Gujarat?
Yes, when the goods are worth more than Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Is it only my goods in the vehicle?
Yes. One vehicle per consignment, with only your goods on it.
Who loads?
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you. The driver ropes and covers the load.
Are the Surat fares on this page fixed?
No. They are indicative, checked September 2026. Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
The Chota Hathi (mini truck) is too small now. Can I change?
Tell us before dispatch and we move you to a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton). Changing after the vehicle reaches your gate usually costs a day.
Can I send my home things to Pune?
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.
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 do I track it?
The vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery. Check it on the app or call our team.
