Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceSurat is a textile and diamond city, but the loads we move there from Dehradun are mostly the everyday goods that a city of 70 lakh people consumes: medicines, packaged food, FMCG and rice. The distance is about 1,400 km via Delhi's peripheral expressways, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. A full truck usually takes 2 - 3 days.
We book full truckload only. Your load goes on one truck and stays there until it reaches your consignee in Surat.
What moves from Dehradun to Surat
Formulation plants in Selaqui send medicines to Surat stockists and to the C&F warehouses that serve south Gujarat. FMCG and packaged food units on the Haridwar road send stock to depots at Kadodara and Palsana. Basmati rice from Doiwala and Vikasnagar mills goes to Surat wholesalers.
The return trip is where Surat's own industries show up. Trucks come back north with sarees, dress material and grey fabric from Ring Road and Sachin, much of it for retail markets in Dehradun, Haridwar and the hill districts.
Trucks and trip fares
| Truck | Load capacity | Trip fare (toll included) |
| 14ft Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.46,500 - Rs.52,100 |
| 20ft truck | 6.5 ton | Rs.61,400 - Rs.67,000 |
| 32ft container | 7-8 ton | Rs.84,000 - Rs.88,200 |
| 32ft container | 16 ton | Rs.1,17,200 - Rs.1,27,000 |
| 32ft container | 18 ton | Rs.1,25,500 - Rs.1,33,900 |
Toll is included in these fares. The final number depends on your pickup location, the delivery area in Surat and the loading date. The freight calculator gives you the confirmed figure. Light, bulky loads such as packaged snacks fill a truck by volume long before weight, so check the truck size guide for inside dimensions.
Pickup and delivery areas
Dehradun pickups: Selaqui, Langha Road, Patel Nagar, Mohabbewala, Doiwala and Vikasnagar. See truck hire in Dehradun.
Surat deliveries: Sachin GIDC, Pandesara GIDC, Kadodara, Palsana, Hazira, Udhna, Katargam and the Kamrej warehouse belt. The Surat truck hire page covers pickups for the return trip.
What to watch on this route
Surat city has day-time no-entry hours for heavy trucks, and the Ring Road textile market area is tight even at night. For deliveries in Udhna or the market area, a 20ft truck is easier to place than a 32ft container.
The NH-48 stretch between Ahmedabad and Surat is heavy with trailers going to Hazira and the ports. It moves steadily but slowly, so allow extra time between Vadodara and Surat.
During the monsoon, from late June to September, parts of south Gujarat flood after heavy rain, and Surat's low-lying areas can hold trucks for half a day. Keep a day of buffer if your delivery is time-bound in those months.
Choosing between a 20ft truck and a 32ft container
For packaged food and FMCG, the load fills the truck by volume before it reaches the weight limit. A 20ft truck with 6.5 ton load capacity costs Rs.61,400 to Rs.67,000 to Surat. A 32ft container with 7-8 ton load capacity costs Rs.84,000 to Rs.88,200. The container carries a much larger volume of cartons for about Rs.21,000 more, so if your stock is light and bulky, the container usually wins.
For rice or dense cartons, the 20ft truck is often enough. A 6 ton rice load in 25 kg bags fits easily and costs less.
Gujarat check posts are strict about paperwork. Keep the invoice, e-way bill and a copy of the GST registration of the consignee with the driver. For medicines, add the drug licence copy. We have seen trucks held for hours at Shamlaji over missing documents.
How to book
Enter the pickup, drop and truck type on the booking page. You see the fare, confirm, and we assign a verified truck. The driver contacts you before reaching the pickup point.
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.
For pharma loads, keep the drug licence copy with the invoice and e-way bill.
Dehradun to Surat transport FAQs
How long does a truck take from Dehradun to Surat?
Usually 2 - 3 days for roughly 1,400 km. Monsoon flooding in south Gujarat can add half a day.
What does a 32ft container cost from Dehradun to Surat?
A 32ft container with 7-8 ton load capacity costs Rs.84,000 to Rs.88,200 for the trip, toll included.
Is toll extra?
No. The quoted fare includes toll.
Can you deliver to Sachin or Pandesara GIDC?
Yes. Both are regular delivery points in Surat.
Can a 32ft truck reach the Ring Road textile market?
It is difficult. A 20ft truck is easier to place there, and only in permitted hours.
Do you carry medicines?
Yes, in closed trucks at ambient temperature. Keep the drug licence copy and e-way bill with the driver.
How do I pay?
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 goods go on a truck that is carrying other cargo?
No. TruckGuru books full truckload only.
Can I get a return load from Surat to Dehradun?
Yes, as a separate booking. Textiles move from Surat to Uttarakhand markets every week.
How early should I book?
One to two days ahead is enough for most of the year. During Diwali, book 3 to 4 days ahead.
