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Book Tata AceOnions one way, fabric the other
Nashik and Surat sit about 240 km apart, with the Sahyadri hills and the Maharashtra-Gujarat border between them. Goods move both ways in volume: farm produce and engineering parts leave Nashik for Surat, while Surat's synthetic fabric, yarn and chemicals head back up to Nashik. TruckGuru books a full truck for one consignment in either direction, so this page covers Nashik to Surat transport and the Surat to Nashik trip too.
Phone +91-7202045678, or book on truckguru.co.in and expect a call back within 30 minutes in working hours with the vehicle number and driver's mobile. We work out of Vadodara, not Nashik or Surat, and source trucks from owners who already run this border crossing.
Distance and how long the truck takes
The direct road runs west from Nashik through hill country and over the border near Saputara before dropping into south Gujarat towards Surat. At about 240 km the trip is in the one-day band. A truck loaded in Nashik in the morning is usually at a Surat godown by night or the following morning.
The hill sections are the slow part. Heavily loaded 32FT containers climb and descend carefully, and in the monsoon, landslips or fog on the ghat can hold traffic. Some drivers with heavy loads prefer a longer highway route around the hills, which can push arrival to the next day. If the drop time is tight, tell us at booking.
What moves on this lane
From the Nashik side:
- Onions from the Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon belt, and table grapes in the January to April season, for Surat's wholesale markets.
- Engineering and electrical components from Satpur, Ambad and Sinnar MIDC.
- Vegetables and pomegranates when local prices favour the Gujarat market.
From Surat back to Nashik, the loads are mostly polyester fabric and sarees from the Ring Road and Sachin and Pandesara GIDC units, yarn for powerlooms, and chemicals and dyes for processors.
A judgement from our side: produce loads should leave Nashik as early in the day as the market allows. Onions travel fine, but grapes sitting in a hot truck through the afternoon lose value quickly, and Surat buyers notice.
Which truck suits which load
| Truck | Load capacity | Typical use on Nashik-Surat |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Fabric samples, spares, a small dealer order |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Fabric bales, electrical goods, grape crates |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Onion bags, yarn cones |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton and up | Large factory dispatches that must stay covered |
For onions in bulk, an open body with tarpaulin is often preferred for airflow; see open truck transport. The truck size guide lists body lengths.
Daily transport between Surat and Nashik
Several people search for a daily Surat to Nashik transport service. TruckGuru does not run a fixed daily truck that collects parcels from several traders. Instead you get a dedicated truck, on any day you book it. A textile trader shipping every day can do exactly that, and the team will plan trucks ahead once the schedule is known.
Truck rates, Nashik to Surat
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. In the onion and grape season more trucks are pulled towards Nashik, and the fare in each direction shifts with it.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Nashik to Surat
Approximately 240 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.6,200 - Rs.7,000 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.7,400 - Rs.8,400 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.8,200 - Rs.8,900 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.13,200 - Rs.13,900 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Need the Surat to Nashik figure instead? Enter it in the freight calculator; the two directions are quoted separately.
Crossing the state border: documents
Since the truck leaves Maharashtra and enters Gujarat, the e-way bill must be ready for goods above Rs.50,000; the consignor or consignee generates it. Fresh produce such as onions and grapes is generally outside the e-way bill requirement, but carry the sale bill or a delivery challan. Each trip has GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery, a digital Lorry Receipt at loading and a GST invoice after delivery. You organise the labour at the mandi or factory and at the Surat end, plus any transit insurance.
To book
Enter both addresses, the cargo and the weight on the website or the TruckGuru app, choose the truck and pay the Booking Amount. The callback comes within 30 minutes in working hours. For other lanes out of Surat see truck hire in Surat.
Nashik and Surat shippers ask
What is the distance from Nashik to Surat?
About 240 km on the direct road through the hills. A longer highway route around the ghats adds distance but some heavy trucks prefer it.
Do you also do Surat to Nashik transport?
Yes. Book it as a trip from your Surat pickup. Fabric, yarn and chemicals are the usual loads in that direction.
Phone number for booking?
+91-7202045678. You can also book online, and the team calls back within 30 minutes in working hours.
Is there a daily truck from Surat to Nashik?
We book a dedicated truck for you on any day, including daily. It is not a shared scheduled service carrying other traders' goods.
How long does it take?
About 240 km is usually 1 day. Monsoon weather on the ghat can add time.
Can you carry onions from Lasalgaon?
Yes. Tell us the bag count and weight; a 17FT Eicher or an open-body truck with tarpaulin is the usual pick.
Price of a 14ft truck Nashik to Surat?
A 14FT Eicher from Nashik to Surat, about 240 km, is indicatively Rs.7,400 - Rs.8,400 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
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.
Will my goods go in a truck with other shippers' cargo?
No. Each truck is booked for one consignment, from up to 1,100 kg in an Ace / Dost / Pickup up to a 32FT container.
Who arranges hamali at the mandi?
You do. Loading and unloading labour are not part of the fare.
Can I book a truck for a family's belongings?
Our trucks mostly carry business loads. For a one-off household move to another city, we can supply the truck and driver. Packing, loading and unloading are arranged by you.
