Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceVapi is two markets pulling in opposite directions
Half of Vapi's small consignments head south, to Mumbai, Bhiwandi and Thane. The other half go north into Gujarat, to Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. The GIDC estate itself makes chemicals, dyes and intermediates, pharma, plastics and paper, and a large supplier base of packaging and engineering firms has grown around it. When a unit needs to send 800 kg of intermediates to a formulator in Vadodara, or cartons of paper products to a distributor in Bhiwandi, a mini truck (Chota Hathi) is the obvious vehicle.
TruckGuru books a mini truck on rent in Vapi as a Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) class vehicle with driver, one consignment, for trips over 100 km. Silvassa, Daman and Valsad are all closer than that, so we do not book those short trips.
Capacity and body type
Ace / Dost / Pickup: Up to 1,100 kg. Closed-body version: up to 1.5 ton.
In Vapi the closed body gets asked for more than in most places. Paper and board cannot take moisture, pharma cartons need to arrive clean, and many chemical units prefer their drums out of sight on the highway. South Gujarat also gets heavy rain from late June. We suggest closed body as the default here unless the load is metal or already sealed in drums.
Loads that cross 1.1 ton go into a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton). Full orders from the estate typically move on a 19FT Eicher or a 32FT container. See truck types for the comparison.
South to Maharashtra, north to Gujarat
Southbound. Mumbai is about 180 km; same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day, with most of the time spent after Ghodbunder and the Mumbai entry points rather than on the highway. Bhiwandi warehouses are reached a little faster. Pune, about 330 km, is usually 1 day.
Northbound. Surat is about 110 km, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day. Vadodara about 240 km, 1 day. Ahmedabad about 360 km, 1 day.
The Gujarat-Maharashtra border stretch near Achhad slows down at peak hours, when trailers from both states queue at the same point. We prefer to dispatch Mumbai-bound mini trucks early in the morning so they reach before the city's afternoon entry bottlenecks.
Fares from Vapi
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. Mumbai has plenty of return traffic into Gujarat, which usually keeps the southbound lane easy to book.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative Chota Hathi (mini truck) trip fares from Vapi
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Vapi to Mumbai | about 180 km | Rs.4,700 - Rs.5,200 |
| Vapi to Ahmedabad | about 360 km | Rs.9,400 - Rs.10,400 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Paperwork for chemical and pharma loads
For goods worth more than Rs.50,000, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. Mumbai and Pune trips are interstate. Keep the invoice, e-way bill and, for chemicals, the product label and safety sheet with the driver. If the product is classified hazardous, tell us when booking so we confirm a vehicle that will carry it.
We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, track the vehicle by GPS to delivery, and send the GST invoice after. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
Booking
Book online or on the TruckGuru app. Our team calls back within 30 minutes in working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). For bigger trucks, see hire truck in Surat or hire truck in Bhiwandi for the receiving end.
Questions Vapi units ask
Can I get a mini truck from GIDC Phase 2 to Bhiwandi tomorrow?
Usually, if booked during working hours today. Share the plot number, contact at the gate, and weight.
What is the load limit?
Up to 1,100 kg on an open Ace / Dost / Pickup, up to 1.5 ton on a closed-body Bada Dost.
Do you do Vapi to Silvassa or Daman?
No. Both are under 100 km. We book only intercity trips over that.
Can you carry chemical drums?
Yes, sealed and labelled, within the weight limit. Declare hazardous products at booking.
How long to Mumbai?
About 180 km. Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day, depending mostly on traffic at the Mumbai end.
Do I need an e-way bill for Vapi to Surat?
Yes, if the goods are worth more than Rs.50,000. It applies within Gujarat as well.
Who arranges loading?
You do, at both ends. The driver secures the load but does not lift it.
Will my goods share space with another company's?
No. One vehicle per consignment.
Can I send home items to Mumbai?
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.
Is the Mumbai fare fixed?
No. It is indicative and dated. Rates are not fixed; the live rate at booking applies.
