Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceThe short answer first
Yes, you can book a Chota Hathi on rent in Sai Udyog through TruckGuru. It comes with a driver, it carries up to 1,100 kg, and it goes to another city at least 100 km away. It does not do drops inside the same city, and it does not share space with anyone else's goods.
That covers most of what people ask. The rest of this page is about the details that decide whether a small intercity trip goes smoothly or wastes half a day.
Is a mini truck the right size for your load?
Units in an udyog or industrial estate tend to ship in small lots: a few drums of chemicals, a pallet of machined parts, cartons of packed goods for a dealer. A Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi), the most common mini truck, suits loads from a few hundred kilos up to about a tonne. The closed-body version keeps cartons dry; for up to 1.5 ton, book a Bada Dost.
Past that, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is usually cheaper per tonne than forcing a second small vehicle. For 5 to 7 ton, the 17FT or 19FT Eicher. For full factory dispatches, a 32FT container. The truck type page explains open, closed and container bodies.
Two warning signs that you need a bigger vehicle even if the weight fits: items longer than about 7 feet, and loads that cannot be stacked. A mini truck (Chota Hathi) runs out of floor before it runs out of capacity.
Loads that suit this vehicle
- Machined components and fasteners in crates, going to an assembler in the next district
- Packaging material, corrugated boxes and labels for a customer's plant
- Chemical or paint drums, sealed and declared at booking
- Dealer stock of electrical goods, pipes and fittings
- Samples and trial lots that must reach a buyer on a fixed day
Tell us the cargo type honestly at booking. Drums, liquids and anything with a smell need a vehicle owner who will accept them, and we match accordingly.
How far does a Chota Hathi (mini truck) go?
Most Ace trips we book run 100 to 500 km. They go further when needed, but on a trip above 500 km the driver takes a night halt, so a 700 km run usually takes 1 - 2 days. If your receiver is 250 km away, plan on 1 day plus loading time.
Our view: for anything over 600 km with more than 700 kg, compare the Ace against a 14FT Eicher before booking. The bigger vehicle is often the better buy on a long run.
What a Chota Hathi (mini truck) trip costs
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. A trip to a busy industrial town with plenty of return loads usually prices better than one into a small place where the vehicle comes back empty.
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.
Booking steps
Enter the Sai Udyog pickup address, the drop city, weight and date on the online truck booking page or the TruckGuru app. Add the unit number and a landmark; estates with look-alike sheds cost drivers time. We call back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM).
You arrange loading and unloading labour and, if you want it, transit insurance. For goods above 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, track the vehicle by GPS until delivery and send a GST invoice afterwards.
Frequently asked by Sai Udyog units
How much weight does the mini truck take?
Up to 1,100 kg for the standard Ace, up to 1.5 ton for a closed-body Bada Dost. Declare the real weight so we send the right vehicle.
Can I book it for a delivery in the same city?
No. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
I have 6 drums of solvent. Will you take them?
Tell us the product and quantity at booking. Many vehicle owners accept sealed, properly labelled drums, but we confirm before dispatch rather than surprise the driver at your gate.
Will there be other goods in the vehicle?
No. One vehicle per consignment, direct from your unit to your receiver.
Can the driver help with loading?
The driver secures the load with ropes and tarpaulin. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you.
How quickly can I get a vehicle?
Book during working hours and we confirm on the callback, usually for the next morning. Same-day pickups depend on what is free nearby.
Do I need an e-way bill?
Yes, if the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees. The consignor or consignee generates it; share the number before the vehicle moves.
Is my load insured?
Transit insurance is arranged by the customer. We do not include it in the fare.
Can I use it to send my personal things to another city?
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 watch where the vehicle is?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery and shows on the app.
