Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceThe small-lot problem in the Oragadam auto belt
Oragadam runs on vehicle plants and the suppliers that feed them. Around the SIPCOT estate you have tier-1 and tier-2 units making brackets, harnesses, rubber parts, fasteners and moulded plastics, and most of their output leaves in full container loads on a schedule. The trouble starts when a customer in Bangalore or Hosur needs 600 kg of a part by tomorrow morning, or a rejected lot has to go back to a vendor in Puducherry. That is where a mini truck on rent in Oragadam earns its place. TruckGuru books the Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) class vehicle with driver, it loads only your consignment, and it drives straight to the receiver in the other city.
Every trip we book is intercity, over 100 km. We do not take deliveries inside Chennai or between Oragadam and Sriperumbudur.
How much a Chota Hathi (mini truck) really takes
Rated load capacity is up to 1,100 kg. The deck is short, about 7 feet, so bulky but light parts such as plastic trims or packed seat foam run out of space well before they reach the weight limit. Dense items like castings or crated fasteners hit the weight limit first while the deck still looks half empty. Tell us both the weight and the number of boxes or crates when you book. If the numbers do not sit well in an Ace, we move you to a 14FT Eicher at 3.5 ton before the vehicle is assigned, not after it reaches your gate. Deck sizes for every class are on the truck size page.
For bigger lots from the same plant, see Eicher trucks on rent for 14FT to 19FT, or a 32FT container for line-side volumes.
Lanes that start at Oragadam
- Bangalore, about 310 km via Sriperumbudur and the NH48, usually 1 day for a small goods vehicle. Most urgent auto part runs go this way.
- Hosur, about 260 km. Two-wheeler and component plants there pull a steady stream of small lots.
- Puducherry, about 150 km down the ECR side; same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day.
- Tirupati and Nellore, about 130 km and 210 km, for Andhra-side vendors.
- Coimbatore, about 480 km, where foundry and pump suppliers sit.
Our view on timing: load after 8 PM for Bangalore. The Sriperumbudur stretch clogs at plant shift change, and a vehicle that leaves at 6 PM often loses its first hour just reaching the highway.
What it costs to hire a Chota Hathi (mini truck) from Oragadam
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. Oragadam to Bangalore is well served, so a same-day Ace is usually possible; vehicles for Coimbatore take more lead time.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Oragadam to Bangalore
Approximately 310 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.8,100 - Rs.9,000 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.9,600 - Rs.10,900 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.10,500 - Rs.11,500 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Plant gates, paperwork and who does what
Large plants in Oragadam check vehicle papers, driver licence and sometimes PUC at the gate before a vehicle can enter the loading bay. Share the gate pass process with us at booking, so the driver carries what security will ask for.
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends, and transit insurance too if you want cover. For goods worth more than Rs.50,000 the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill; the invoice and e-way bill number must travel with the vehicle. A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, the vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, and the GST invoice follows after delivery. 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).
Larger Chennai-side bookings are covered on hire truck in Chennai.
Things Oragadam shippers ask us
Can I get a mini truck at the SIPCOT gate tonight for a Bangalore delivery?
Often yes, if the booking comes in during working hours. Give us the gate address, weight, box count and the time the lot will be ready, and we confirm a vehicle on the callback.
What is the maximum weight?
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton. We do not load past the rated figure, because an RTO check on NH48 can hold the vehicle for hours.
Can you do Oragadam to Guindy?
No. That is under 100 km and inside the Chennai area. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Will the vehicle carry anyone else's parts on the way?
No. One vehicle per consignment. Your lot goes direct to your receiver.
Is an open Ace fine for machined parts?
Open decks come with a tarpaulin, which is fine for castings and crated metal parts. For electronics, harnesses or anything with paper packing in the northeast monsoon months, ask for the closed-body Ace.
Who loads the vehicle?
Your team does. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer. The driver helps rope and cover the load but is not a loader.
How long to Hosur?
About 260 km, usually delivered within 1 day. Night departures avoid most of the Sriperumbudur and Krishnagiri traffic.
Do I need an e-way bill for sample parts?
If the goods are worth more than Rs.50,000, yes, even for samples moving on a delivery challan. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Can I use the vehicle for a personal move?
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.
Can I see where the vehicle is?
Yes. Every vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery and you can follow it on the app.
