Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceVikarabad is close to Hyderabad, but not close enough for us
Vikarabad town sits about 75 km west of Hyderabad, on the road toward Tandur and the Karnataka border. That distance matters for what we book. Hyderabad drops are under 100 km, so they fall outside TruckGuru's service. What we do book is a mini truck (Chota Hathi) on rent in Vikarabad for goods going further: into north Karnataka, eastern Telangana, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
You get the vehicle with a driver, carrying your load alone from your gate to the receiver.
What leaves Vikarabad district in small vehicles
This is farming and quarry country. The district grows red gram, cotton, jowar and vegetables, and the Tandur side is known for its polished limestone slabs and cement. Small traders and processors here send:
- Bagged pulses and red gram dal to wholesalers in Solapur and Kalaburagi
- Vegetables and fresh produce to markets in Kurnool and Nizamabad, on early-morning runs
- Cut Tandur stone samples and tiles to dealers, in small lots
- Agri inputs, sprayers and pump parts coming back from Hyderabad suppliers to shops further out
Watch the weight. A Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) is rated for up to 1,100 kg, and both stone and bagged dal reach that in very little space. Twenty 50 kg bags is a full tonne. Anything heavier should go in a 14FT Eicher, which takes 3.5 ton; see Eicher trucks on rent. A closed-body Bada Dost, rated up to 1.5 ton, suits packed dal and cartons in the monsoon.
Lanes and road time
| Destination | Road distance | Road time |
| Kalaburagi | about 150 km via Tandur | Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day |
| Nizamabad | about 200 km | 1 day |
| Kurnool | about 230 km | 1 day |
| Warangal | about 230 km, skirting Hyderabad | 1 day |
| Solapur | about 290 km | 1 day |
These are approximate; the exact figure depends on your village or mandal. Roads out of Vikarabad are two-lane for a good part of the way, and the Ananthagiri hill section is slow in heavy rain.
One judgment call worth sharing: for Warangal, the outer ring road around Hyderabad saves time only if the vehicle joins it before about 8 AM. After that, the ORR merges back up with goods traffic and the saving disappears.
Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) rates out of Vikarabad
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 vehicles are running that lane that week. Fewer vehicles are based in Vikarabad than in Hyderabad, so a same-day request may be served by a vehicle coming in from the city, and that is reflected in the quote.
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.
How to book from Vikarabad
Enter pickup, drop, weight and date 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). Booking a day ahead gives the best chance of a vehicle at your gate early in the morning.
At loading you get a digital Lorry Receipt. GPS tracking runs until delivery, and a GST invoice follows. Labour to load and unload is yours to arrange, as is transit insurance. For goods over 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill; crossing into Karnataka or Maharashtra without one is a common reason for a vehicle to be held. For bigger vehicles from the city, see hire truck in Hyderabad.
Questions from Vikarabad and Tandur
Can you send a Chota Hathi (mini truck) to my village near Parigi?
Yes, if the road takes a small vehicle. Share the location pin on the callback so the driver does not get lost on village roads.
Will you take a load to Hyderabad?
No. Vikarabad to Hyderabad is under 100 km, and we only book intercity trips longer than that.
How many bags of dal fit?
At 50 kg a bag, about 15 to 20 bags, within the up to 1,100 kg limit. For more, book a 14FT Eicher.
Can I send Tandur stone slabs?
Yes, in small lots, packed in wooden frames. Stone is heavy, so declare the real weight.
Is the vehicle only for my goods?
Yes. One vehicle per consignment, with only your goods on it.
Do you provide loading labour?
No. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you.
Do I need an e-way bill for Solapur?
If the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees, yes. The consignor or consignee generates it. Some agricultural produce is exempt; check with your accountant.
How will I know where the vehicle is?
Every trip is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery. Check the app or call +91-7202045678.
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.
My son is moving to Kurnool. Can he use it?
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.
Is an open or closed Chota Hathi (mini truck) better for vegetables?
Open with tarpaulin allows airflow for fresh produce. For packed dal or cartons, the closed body is safer in the rains. The truck type page compares both.
