Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceOragadam runs on vehicles. Two-wheeler plants, a heavy truck factory, tyre makers and a long list of tier-1 and tier-2 component suppliers sit along the SIPCOT corridor here, and most of what they ship is either going to another plant or coming back as returnable packaging. That shapes how trucks are booked. Delivery dates are tied to a plant's production schedule, and a late truck can hold up a line in Pune or Hosur.
TruckGuru books full trucks with driver from Oragadam for trips above 100 km, from a Tata Ace for urgent parts to a 32ft container for full plant dispatches.
Outbound lanes from Oragadam
Most component traffic from Oragadam goes to other auto hubs:
- Hosur, about 260 km: 1 day
- Bangalore, about 300 km: 1 day
- Coimbatore, about 480 km: 1 day
- Hyderabad, about 650 km: 1-2 days
- Pune and Chakan, about 1,170 km: 2-3 days
- Mumbai, about 1,350 km: 2-3 days
- Ahmedabad and Sanand, about 1,800 km: 3-4 days
- Delhi NCR and Manesar, about 2,200 km: 4-5 days
Chennai port and city are under 100 km away, which is local transport and outside what TruckGuru books.
For Pune and the NCR, the trip takes several days, so build the transit time into your dispatch plan. If the receiving plant needs parts on a Monday, a truck to Pune should leave Oragadam by Thursday or Friday, not over the weekend.
Trucks for auto and tyre cargo
Auto components usually travel in bins or on pallets, so a closed body works best. A 20ft container (about 6.5 tonnes) is the common booking for mixed component loads. A 32ft container, from 7 to 18 tonnes depending on the variant, handles a full day's dispatch from a large supplier.
Tyres are bulky but light. Book them by count and size, not weight. For a part that is urgently needed, a Tata Ace carries up to 1,100 kg and a Bada Dost up to 1.5 tonnes closed, which is often the fastest way to keep a line running. Heavier castings and forgings fit a 14ft Eicher (about 3.5 tonnes) or a 19ft Eicher (about 7 tonnes). See Eicher truck options for sizes.
Returnable packaging is half the traffic
Component suppliers ship parts in plastic bins, metal racks and trolleys that the receiving plant sends back empty. Empty packaging takes the same space as full packaging but weighs much less, so book the return truck by volume. A load of empty bins that came out in a 20ft container usually goes back in a 20ft container too.
Many suppliers run a fixed weekly pattern: parts go to Pune or Hosur on set days, and empties come back on others. If your schedule is regular, tell us the days, and we will line up trucks in advance instead of finding one on the morning of dispatch.
Truck rates from Oragadam
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 Pune lane is steady because component traffic runs both ways between the two auto hubs.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Oragadam to Pune
Approximately 1,170 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| 14ft Eicher | 3.5 tonnes | Rs.36,300 - Rs.41,000 |
| 19ft Eicher | 7 tonnes | Rs.43,300 - Rs.48,000 |
| 20ft Container | 6.5 tonnes | Rs.48,000 - Rs.52,600 |
Indicative fares, checked October 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Check other routes on the freight calculator.
Gate passes, documents and payment
Plants in Oragadam need the truck number, driver name and licence before the truck arrives. We share these as soon as the truck is assigned, and the driver calls you within 30 minutes of confirmation. GPS tracking runs from your dock to the receiving plant. Every trip gets a digital LR and a GST invoice, and the e-way bill is needed for consignments above Rs.50,000.
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.
Need a specific vehicle? See truck hire in Oragadam. Loading at the neighbouring electronics belt? See logistics in Sriperumbudur.
Oragadam FAQs
Our line in Pune needs parts by Monday. When should the truck leave?
Pune is about 1,170 km and takes 2-3 days. Dispatch by Thursday evening to be safe.
Can you send a small vehicle for an urgent part?
Yes. A Tata Ace carries up to 1,100 kg and a Bada Dost up to 1.5 tonnes closed. For urgent parts, these are usually the quickest to arrange.
Do you handle returnable bins?
Yes. Empty bins and pallets going back to a supplier are booked like any other full truck. Count the bins so we size the truck correctly.
What does a truck to Pune cost?
A 20ft container from Oragadam to Pune, about 1,170 km, is indicatively Rs.48,000 - Rs.52,600 for the trip, toll included (checked October 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you deliver to Chennai port?
No. The port is under 100 km from Oragadam, which is local transport and outside what TruckGuru books.
Is toll included?
Yes. Toll is included in the fare and nothing is added at delivery.
Our plant needs the driver's licence a day in advance.
Book a day ahead and we send the truck number, driver name and licence copy as soon as the truck is assigned.
Which truck for 400 tyres?
It depends on tyre size. Send us the size and count; mid-size tyres in that number usually need a 32ft container.
Will my goods go in a truck with other shippers' cargo?
No. TruckGuru books full trucks only, so nothing else is loaded with your parts.
How do I pay?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, and the Balance at delivery before unloading, by NEFT, IMPS, UPI or card. No cash.
