Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceWhen a line is waiting for 400 kg of parts
Along the Bangalore highway at Sriperumbudur, the big dispatches from the auto and electronics plants go out on containers booked weeks ahead. The mini truck (Chota Hathi) bookings are the other kind: a supplier short on one component, a rejected lot going back to Hosur for rework, a set of dies needed at a sister plant by tomorrow's first shift. Small weight, fixed deadline, one receiver. That is what a mini truck on rent in Sriperumbudur is for.
TruckGuru books the Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) with driver for trips of 100 km or more. The vehicle carries only your consignment and goes straight to the receiving gate. We do not do runs between plants inside the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam belt.
The Hosur and Bangalore run
Most of our small-vehicle traffic from here goes west on NH48. Hosur, with its own cluster of auto component makers, is about 270 km and usually 1 day for an Ace. Bangalore city is about 310 km from Sriperumbudur, usually 1 day depending on how the Electronic City approach behaves. Krishnagiri is about 220 km, 1 day. Coimbatore, about 470 km via Salem, is usually 1 day for a small vehicle.
One judgment call we make often: if the part must be at a Bangalore plant for an 8 AM shift, load by 8 PM the night before. Loading at 4 AM to save a night looks good on paper and fails the moment the Krishnagiri stretch has an accident.
Indicative fares towards Bangalore
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. The Chennai-Bangalore corridor has vehicles moving both ways all day, which keeps availability good even at short notice. The table uses the Chennai to Bangalore city distance; pickups from Sriperumbudur are a little shorter. Fares are per trip with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Chennai to Bangalore
Approximately 350 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.9,100 - Rs.10,200 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.10,900 - Rs.12,300 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.13,000 - Rs.14,400 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
What goes on a mini truck here
- Machined and pressed auto parts in bins or returnable crates
- Wiring harness sub-assemblies and connectors
- Electronic modules in ESD-safe packing
- Tooling, dies and fixtures moving between plants
- Quality-rejected lots returning to the supplier
The Ace carries up to 1,100 kg; a closed-body Bada Dost up to 1.5 ton. Returnable crates add weight fast, so count them in. A set of heavy dies can exceed the Ace's limit on its own, in which case a 14FT Eicher is the safer choice. The container truck page covers the vehicles for full-scale dispatches.
Plant gates and paperwork
Large plants here run vendor gates with slot times, driver ID checks and sometimes a safety briefing. Give us the gate number and the reporting time so the driver turns up at the right entrance with a licence and vehicle papers ready. The consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill for goods over 50,000 rupees, and a delivery challan usually travels for job-work returns.
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). You arrange loading and unloading labour and transit insurance. We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, track the vehicle by GPS until it unloads, and send the GST invoice after. See also hire truck in Chennai.
Sriperumbudur FAQs
Urgent, 350 kg harness to Hosur plant by 8 AM. Can you arrange tonight?
Book as early as possible and we confirm on the callback. Hosur is about 270 km, usually within 1 day, so an evening loading can reach the gate before a morning shift.
Can you move parts from Sriperumbudur to Oragadam?
No. That is well under 100 km. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Will the driver be allowed into the plant?
Share the vendor gate rules at booking. The driver carries his licence and vehicle papers; any plant-specific pass or induction needs to be arranged by your team.
How much can the mini truck carry?
Up to 1,100 kg for the standard Ace, up to 1.5 ton for a closed-body Bada Dost. Count the weight of crates and pallets.
Is the Bangalore fare fixed?
No. The fares on this page are indicative, checked September 2026. Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Is the vehicle dedicated to my load?
Yes. One vehicle per consignment, with only your goods on it.
Who loads the crates?
You arrange loading and unloading labour. The driver ties down the load.
Do I need an e-way bill to Karnataka?
Yes, for goods worth more than 50,000 rupees, generated by the consignor or consignee.
Can I use the Ace to send my home 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.
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 my plant track the vehicle overnight?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery, and the location shows on the app.
