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Book Tata AceSteel, seeds and sweet lime: why trucks head to Jalna
Jalna has two economies that matter to a freight booker. The steel re-rolling mills on the edge of town turn melting scrap and billets into TMT bars, and a cluster of hybrid seed companies processes, packs and ships seed across the country every sowing season. Both pull material in from Mumbai: scrap and ferro alloys landed at Nhava Sheva for the mills, and printed seed bags, cartons and lab supplies for the seed units.
If you have a load for this lane, call +91-7202045678 or place the booking online. You get a callback within 30 minutes after booking, in working hours, and the truck is dedicated to your consignment alone.
Heavy cargo needs the right vehicle first
Most mistakes on the Mumbai to Jalna lane come from booking by length instead of by weight. Scrap, billets and alloy bags are dense. A 20FT container rated at 6.5 ton will be full by weight while half its floor is empty, and an overloaded truck gets stopped. For mill inputs, start with the tonnage and pick from there:
- Up to 3.5 ton of spares or alloy bags: 14FT Eicher
- 5 to 7 ton: 17FT or 19FT Eicher, open body with tarpaulin
- 7-8 ton of covered cargo: 32FT single-axle container
- Around 16 ton: 32FT multi-axle container
Seed bags and packaging are the reverse case. They are light and bulky, so floor length decides it, and a 20FT container or 32FT container usually works out better than a bigger open truck. Our truck size page has the inside measurements.
Fares for a dedicated truck, Mumbai to Jalna
Truck rates are not fixed. They move with the vehicle class, cargo, pickup date and how many trucks are free on the Marathwada side that week. Ranges below are per trip with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Mumbai to Jalna
Approximately 400 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.12,400 - Rs.14,000 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.13,600 - Rs.14,800 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.14,800 - Rs.16,400 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.16,400 - Rs.18,000 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.22,000 - Rs.23,200 |
| 32FT Container | 16 ton | Rs.31,200 - Rs.34,000 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
How the truck gets there
Road distance is about 400 km and transit is 1 day. Many drivers now use the Samruddhi Mahamarg, the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway, which runs through Jalna district. Others go the older way via Nashik or through Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), which sits about an hour short of Jalna and is often combined with it when a shipper has two drops.
The whole route stays inside Maharashtra. E-way bill rules still apply to taxable goods: the consignor or consignee generates it for goods above Rs.50,000, and the state has its own intra-state limit to check.
What we have learnt on this lane
Steel mills unload when their crane and yard are free, not when the truck arrives. Ask your consignee for a gate time before dispatch. A truck that reaches Jalna at night and waits until the afternoon is a common story, and waiting time is something to agree on at booking, not argue about later.
Seed season is the other pinch. Between April and June the seed units ship hard ahead of kharif sowing, and packaging suppliers in Mumbai rush material to them. Book 2-3 days ahead in those months.
Return loads out of Jalna are usually steel, so open trucks find work back towards Mumbai more easily than containers do. That is one reason container availability for this lane can be tighter.
For regular pickups from Taloja, Turbhe or Bhiwandi, see hire a truck in Mumbai. For heavy open loads, our open truck service explains tarpaulin and lashing.
Shipper questions on Mumbai to Jalna
Scrap from Nhava Sheva to a Jalna mill, which truck?
Go by weight. For about 7 ton, a 19FT Eicher. For around 16 ton, the 32FT multi-axle container. Tell us the weight from the bill of entry and we will match the vehicle.
What does a 19FT Eicher cost on this route?
A 19FT Eicher from Mumbai to Jalna, about 400 km, is indicatively Rs.14,800 - Rs.16,400 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
How long is the trip?
About 400 km, with 1 day of transit from loading. Unloading time at the mill is separate and depends on the consignee.
Can I drop half in Aurangabad and half in Jalna?
Yes, two drops on the same truck can be arranged. Share both addresses at booking so the rate reflects the actual route.
Is this a fixed weekly service?
No. Each truck is booked for your load on your date. There is no scheduled departure and no sharing with other customers.
Do I need an e-way bill inside Maharashtra?
For taxable goods above the threshold, yes. You or your consignee generate it. The driver needs it with the invoice before the truck moves.
Will my seed cartons get wet?
Book a closed container for seed and printed packaging. Open trucks are tarpaulin covered, which suits steel and drums better than cartons.
Who handles loading at the port side?
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer. At CFS yards your CHA usually handles it.
How do I know where the truck is?
GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery. You also get a digital Lorry Receipt at loading and a GST invoice after 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.
Is transit insurance part of the fare?
No. Insurance is arranged by the customer. The fare covers the truck, driver and toll.
