Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceRanga Reddy is a district, not a single pickup point
When someone books a mini truck (a Tata Ace, also called Chota Hathi) on rent in Ranga Reddy, the first thing we need is the actual village or industrial area. The district wraps around the south and west of Hyderabad, and a pickup in Katedan is a very different job from one in Shadnagar, 50 km further down the Bangalore highway. Tell us the exact location and we match a vehicle that is already nearby, instead of sending one across the city.
TruckGuru books the Ace-class vehicle with driver for intercity trips over 100 km. One consignment per vehicle, loaded at your gate and delivered direct. Trips inside the Hyderabad area are not something we book.
Where our Ranga Reddy pickups come from
- Shadnagar and Kothur, on the NH44 south, with pharma, food processing and packaging units. Loads here are well placed for Kurnool and Bangalore.
- Shamshabad, around the airport, where distribution centres and air cargo agents hand over goods that continue by road.
- Katedan, an older industrial area with small manufacturers and oil and food units.
- Maheshwaram and the Srisailam highway side, with newer industrial parks.
The advantage of the southern part of the district is that vehicles join the NH44 without touching city traffic. A mini truck (Chota Hathi) loading in Shadnagar at 4 PM can be well past Jadcherla before the city's evening rush even starts.
Down the NH44 to Bangalore
From Shadnagar, Bangalore is about 520 km, usually 1 - 2 days for a small goods vehicle with a halt for the driver. Kurnool is about 165 km, Anantapur about 320 km. The road is a four-lane highway most of the way, and the usual slow points are the town bypasses and the approach into Bangalore through Devanahalli in the morning. Arriving at a Bangalore receiver before 8 AM or after 11 AM avoids most of it.
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. Vehicles heading to Bangalore are rarely scarce, but they get tighter in the fortnight before Sankranti.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Shadnagar to Bangalore
Approximately 520 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.13,500 - Rs.15,100 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.16,100 - Rs.18,200 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.21,300 - Rs.23,400 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Sizing the vehicle
An open Ace takes up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body Bada Dost goes up to 1.5 ton and is our usual suggestion for food and pharma cartons. Past that, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) or a 20FT container (6.5 ton) for sealed loads. Compare body types on the truck type page, and see Mini truck on rent for the vehicle itself.
Booking, labour and paperwork
Book on the website or the TruckGuru app. 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. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. For goods above Rs.50,000, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. Bangalore-side receivers can see hire truck in Bangalore for return bookings.
Questions from across the district
My unit is in Kothur. Will the vehicle come from Hyderabad city?
We try to assign one already on the southern side. Give the exact location at booking so we do not send a vehicle through city traffic.
What does an Ace from Shadnagar to Bangalore cost?
About 520 km, indicatively Rs.13,500 - Rs.15,100 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you pick up at Shamshabad and drop at Kukatpally?
No. Both are in the Hyderabad area. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
How long from Shadnagar to Kurnool?
About 165 km on the NH44; same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day.
Is an e-way bill needed to Karnataka?
Yes, for goods worth more than Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Can I share the vehicle with another unit's goods?
No. One vehicle per consignment.
Who loads the cartons?
You arrange loading and unloading labour. The driver secures the load.
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 book an Ace for my family's things to Bangalore?
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 watch the vehicle on the way?
Yes. It is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery on the app.
