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Book Tata AceSpares and consumables for an iron ore and steel district
Hosapete, still called Hospet by most truck drivers, is the headquarters of Vijayanagara district in Karnataka and sits in the iron ore and steel belt that stretches towards Ballari. Large steel and sponge iron plants, mines and the contractors serving them keep a steady demand for earthmover parts, tyres, lubricants, bearings, refractories and electrical spares. Much of that is traded or imported through Mumbai. Mumbai to Hosapete (Hospet) transport also covers FMCG and pharma for town distributors, and supplies for the hotels around Hampi.
TruckGuru books a dedicated truck and driver for each consignment. Book online or call +91-7202045678; after booking, the team calls back within 30 minutes during working hours.
Heading east from Hubballi
The trip is about 670 km. Trucks take the Mumbai-Pune expressway and NH48 south through Satara, Kolhapur and Belagavi to Hubballi, then turn east across the Deccan towards Hosapete. Maharashtra to Karnataka, one state border. Transit is 1-2 days.
The NH48 section is mostly smooth. The slower part is the last stretch east of Hubballi, where heavy mining traffic and ore trucks share the road. Drivers allow for it.
Mine sites and plant gates
A lot of loads on this lane end at a plant or mine, not a shop. These sites have strict entry: gate pass, PO match, driver documents, sometimes safety shoes and a helmet for anyone getting down from the cab. Ask your consignee what their gate needs and share it with us at booking. A truck with the right papers is unloaded in hours; one without can wait a day at the gate.
Unloading labour, cranes or forklifts at the site are arranged by you or the consignee.
Heavy, awkward, or just bulky?
Mining spares are dense. A crate of gear parts may fit in a corner of a 19FT Eicher and still weigh close to its 7 ton load capacity, so share the real weight at booking. For heavy items like tyres, buckets and rolls, the 32FT container in the 16 ton class is often the right call. Long shafts and steel sections go better in an open body truck; see open truck transport.
If an item is wider or taller than a standard truck body, send the dimensions before booking. Over-dimensional trailers are not among the vehicles listed on this page.
Our booking advice for this lane
Outside the peak months, a day's notice usually gets a truck. When mining and plant activity picks up after the monsoon, demand for trucks heading into the district rises, so book 2-3 days ahead from October. Keep tarpaulin-covered open trucks for steel and machinery only; cartons and electricals should go closed.
Papers and tracking
Goods above Rs.50,000 need an e-way bill, generated by the consignor or consignee, because the truck crosses from Maharashtra into Karnataka. We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, track the truck by GPS from dispatch to delivery, and send the GST invoice after delivery. Transit insurance is arranged by the customer.
Indicative fares for Hosapete
Indicative trip fares, Mumbai to Hosapete (Hospet)
Approximately 670 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.17,400 - Rs.19,400 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.20,800 - Rs.23,500 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.24,800 - Rs.27,500 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.27,500 - Rs.30,200 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.36,900 - Rs.38,900 |
| 32FT Container | 16 ton | Rs.52,300 - Rs.57,000 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Each fare covers the full trip with toll included. Rates are not fixed: they shift with the date, the cargo and the number of trucks free on the lane, so treat the table as a guide and confirm at booking.
See truck hire in Mumbai for pickups across the region, the truck size page for body dimensions, and the container truck service for closed loads.
Mumbai to Hospet: what people ask
How long from Mumbai to Hospet by truck?
1-2 days. The road distance is about 670 km via Hubballi.
Rate for 32FT 16 ton container to Hosapete?
A 32FT container (16 ton) from Mumbai to Hosapete, about 670 km, is indicatively Rs.52,300 - Rs.57,000 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
What about a 19FT Eicher?
A 19FT Eicher from Mumbai to Hosapete, about 670 km, is indicatively Rs.24,800 - Rs.27,500 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can the truck go into a mine site near Sandur or Ballari?
Yes, if the site gives entry. Share the gate requirements at booking and the final address is priced in.
Is there a daily truck to Hospet?
No fixed schedule. You get a dedicated truck on the day you need it.
Who unloads heavy spares?
You or your consignee, including any crane or forklift. The driver does not unload.
Do I need an e-way bill?
Yes, for goods above Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Can I track the truck?
Yes, with GPS from dispatch to delivery.
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.
Can I book a truck from Hospet back to Mumbai?
Yes, as a separate booking. That direction is quoted on its own.
Can you also carry my car?
No. We do not transport cars or bikes, only goods.
