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Book Tata AceUlhasnagar sells to half of Maharashtra. Here is how a Chota Hathi gets the stock there
Garment makers and wholesalers in Ulhasnagar ship small, frequent consignments to retailers in Nashik, Pune, Dhule and beyond. For those runs TruckGuru books a Tata Ace, the Chota Hathi, with its driver, for one consignment at a time and only to places more than 100 km away. The number to call is +91-7202045678. If you book on the site or app, a coordinator rings you back within 30 minutes in working hours.
Our team works from Vadodara. We do not run deliveries between camps or to nearby stations.
The cargo is mostly cloth and ready garments
Ulhasnagar has been a jeans and readymade garment centre for decades, with hundreds of small stitching and finishing units across the camps. Alongside them sit wholesale lanes for electronics, plastics, footwear and general goods. A typical booking we see: 70 to 90 cartons of denim and shirts for a dealer in Jalgaon, or bales of fabric for a tailoring unit in Dhule. Cartons of clothes are light for their volume, so the Ace often fills by space well before it reaches 1,100 kg.
That matters. Count cartons, not just kilos.
Picking the vehicle
The Ace carries up to 1,100 kg on a deck of roughly 7 by 4.5 feet. For bulky garment loads that fill the deck early, a 14FT Eicher is the better buy even if the weight is low; it gives you more than double the floor. Compare the two on our truck sizes page. Electronics and footwear cartons are denser and sit comfortably in a mini truck.
Ask for a tarpaulin and plastic sheet from June to September. Wet cotton cartons are a claim waiting to happen.
Mixed loads are common here: a few cartons of garments with some electronics on top. Put the heavy, dense boxes on the floor of the mini truck and the light garment cartons above them, and tie the stack down. A shifted stack on the Kasara ghat is the usual reason for crushed cartons on the Nashik side.
How far, how long
- Nashik: about 140 km. Same day if loading is done early, otherwise next day.
- Pune: about 145 km. Same day possible, otherwise next day.
- Surat: about 275 km. 1 day. Fabric often comes back the other way on this lane.
- Dhule: about 300 km. 1 day, along the Agra road through Nashik.
- Jalgaon: about 390 km. 1 day.
Garment dispatch peaks before Diwali and again before the wedding season. In those weeks we suggest booking the Chota Hathi a few days early rather than on the morning of dispatch.
Indicative mini truck fares from Ulhasnagar
Rates are not fixed. The trip fare depends on the lane, the cargo, the date and vehicle availability near Ulhasnagar. Every quote is per trip with toll included.
Ulhasnagar Chota Hathi fares by lane (indicative)
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Ulhasnagar to Nashik | about 140 km | Rs.3,600 - Rs.4,100 |
| Ulhasnagar to Pune | about 145 km | Rs.3,800 - Rs.4,200 |
| Ulhasnagar to Surat | about 275 km | Rs.7,200 - Rs.8,000 |
| Ulhasnagar to Dhule | about 300 km | Rs.7,800 - Rs.8,700 |
| Ulhasnagar to Jalgaon | about 390 km | Rs.10,100 - Rs.11,300 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Documents and responsibilities
Garment invoices often cross Rs.50,000. When they do, the consignor or consignee generates an e-way bill and hands a copy to the driver. TruckGuru gives a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, GPS tracking up to delivery and a GST invoice afterwards. You arrange loading and unloading labour and any transit insurance.
How to book
Put the route into the rate calculator, choose the Ace and the date, and confirm. You can also call. The Chota Hathi on rent page and the Tata Ace on rent page explain the vehicle and other pickup points. For a bigger shipment from the same area, see truck hire in Thane.
Questions we get from Ulhasnagar
What is the phone number to book a Chota Hathi in Ulhasnagar?
+91-7202045678. Online bookings get a callback within 30 minutes in working hours.
Is a Chota Hathi the same as a Tata Ace?
Yes. People call the Tata Ace a Chota Hathi.
How many garment cartons fit?
It depends entirely on carton size. Send us the dimensions and the count, and we will tell you whether the Ace is enough or a bigger truck is needed.
What is the weight limit?
Up to 1,100 kg.
Ulhasnagar to Surat, what does it cost?
The Ace, about 275 km, is indicatively Rs.7,200 - Rs.8,000 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can I send to Kalyan or Thane?
No. Those are local trips, and we only book intercity routes over 100 km.
Can I fill half the vehicle and share the rest?
No. Nothing else is loaded with it. The vehicle carries your consignment only.
Is the e-way bill needed for garments?
Yes when the goods are above Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Who loads the cartons?
Your staff or hired labour. The driver brings the vehicle and drives.
Can I track the delivery to Jalgaon?
Yes, with GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery and the driver's phone number.
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.
