Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceYarn goes in, grey fabric comes out
Ichalkaranji, in Kolhapur district, is one of the largest powerloom towns in India, often called the Manchester of Maharashtra. Its looms, sizing units and processing houses run on yarn, dyes, chemicals and spare parts, a lot of which is traded out of Mumbai and Bhiwandi. Mumbai to Ichalkaranji transport is therefore mostly a textile lane: cones and bags of yarn, drums of sizing chemicals, loom parts and packing material heading south, with grey fabric often heading back the other way.
TruckGuru books the whole truck with driver for your load. Call +91-7202045678 or book online, and our team calls back within 30 minutes of the booking in working hours.
A one-day run on NH48
The road distance is about 380 km. Trucks take the Mumbai-Pune expressway, continue south on NH48 past Satara and Karad, and leave the highway near Kolhapur for the last stretch into Ichalkaranji. Transit is 1 day. A truck loaded in Bhiwandi in the afternoon is commonly unloading in Ichalkaranji the next morning.
The Khandala ghat and the Pune ring traffic are where time is lost. Evening departures usually move better through both.
Yarn needs a closed truck
Yarn picks up moisture and dust, and a stained or damp cone is a quality complaint at the loom. We suggest a closed container or a covered body for yarn at any time of year, and always in the monsoon. Dyes and chemicals in drums can travel in an open body truck if they are sealed and strapped. Steel loom parts and frames are fine open.
The container truck page explains the closed options. For small lots of spare parts, a Tata Ace is often enough.
Our honest advice on booking
This is a short lane by our standards and trucks are usually easy to find. The exception is the weeks before Diwali, when textile traders push stock and every truck on the Kolhapur side gets busy. Book 2-3 days ahead in October. The rest of the year, a day's notice normally works.
One thing that goes wrong: unloading in the older loom lanes. Many units sit on narrow streets where a 32FT container cannot turn, and the consignee only tells you after the truck arrives. Ask your buyer first. A 17FT or 19FT Eicher solves most of these cases.
Paperwork for an intra-state move
Mumbai and Ichalkaranji are both in Maharashtra, so this is an intra-state movement. E-way bill rules within the state are not always the same as for interstate trips, so check the current threshold with your accountant. Where one is needed, the consignor or consignee generates it. We issue a digital Lorry Receipt at loading and a GST invoice after delivery.
Trucks and indicative fares
Indicative trip fares, Mumbai to Ichalkaranji
Approximately 380 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.9,900 - Rs.11,000 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.11,800 - Rs.13,300 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.12,900 - Rs.14,100 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.14,100 - Rs.15,600 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.15,600 - Rs.17,100 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.20,900 - Rs.22,000 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Each figure is a trip total with toll included. Rates are not fixed: they move with the date, the cargo and the number of trucks free on the Kolhapur route that week, so confirm the live figure at booking.
Pickup in Bhiwandi, Thane or Navi Mumbai? See truck hire in Mumbai. If you also ship from Pune, the Pune truck hire page covers that side.
Ichalkaranji questions we get
Will my yarn reach Ichalkaranji the next day?
Usually, yes. Transit is 1 day for about 380 km. Loading time and the ghat traffic decide whether it arrives morning or afternoon.
Rate for 19FT truck Bhiwandi to Ichalkaranji?
A 19FT Eicher from Mumbai to Ichalkaranji, about 380 km, is indicatively Rs.14,100 - Rs.15,600 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
I have only 30 bags of yarn. Smallest truck?
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. An Ace from Mumbai to Ichalkaranji, about 380 km, is indicatively Rs.9,900 - Rs.11,000 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you bring grey fabric back to Mumbai?
Yes, as a separate booking with its own pickup date in Ichalkaranji. That direction is quoted separately.
Is it a regular daily truck?
No. We do not run a scheduled service. You get a dedicated truck for your load on the date you choose.
Can the truck stop at Kolhapur MIDC first?
Yes, if you tell us at booking. A second drop is planned and priced in advance.
Who loads the yarn bags?
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you. The driver supervises the truck, not the labour.
Can I track the truck on the expressway?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery.
Do I need insurance?
Transit insurance is arranged by the customer. For yarn and finished fabric, many traders carry an annual policy.
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.
Do you do local tempo trips inside Ichalkaranji?
No. We only book intercity trips over 100 km, such as Mumbai to Ichalkaranji.
