Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceThe loads from DLF are light, bulky and easy to damage
DLF Phases 1 to 5, Cyber City and the malls along the MG Road stretch do not produce factory cargo. What leaves here is office furniture and workstations for a new branch, server racks and IT hardware, store fixtures and retail stock, and exhibition stands going to a trade show. None of it is heavy. A 407 full of modular desks might weigh a tonne and a half. But it is bulky, it scratches, and a single broken glass partition can cost more than the trip.
That is why a Tata 407 on rent in DLF is often the right size: enough body for the volume, about 2.5 ton load capacity, and small enough to get into a service lane. TruckGuru books the 407 with driver for intercity trips over 100 km, from your building to the destination office, store or venue.
Who books it
- Admin and facilities teams sending furniture and equipment to a branch in Jaipur, Chandigarh or Dehradun.
- Fit-out and interior contractors taking panels, ceiling material and fixtures to a site in another city.
- Retail and brand teams moving store stock or display units between cities before a launch.
- Event agencies with stands and AV equipment for an exhibition in Lucknow or Jaipur.
Plan around the building, not the truck
Commercial towers in DLF usually allow goods movement only through a service ramp, often only after office hours, and they want the vehicle number and driver name in advance for a gate pass. Get the facility desk's rule before you book, and tell us the loading window on the callback. We share the vehicle and driver details once the 407 is assigned, which is normally the same day.
Check the basement height too. Some ramps are low, and a 407 with a tall covered body may not go down. If loading has to happen at street level, your team will need extra hands for the carry.
Pack for the road, not the lift. Wrap workstation tops, crate glass and monitors, and label every box with the receiving floor. The driver ties and covers the load, but furniture that is not wrapped will rub on a 250 km run.
Common trips from DLF, with road time
Jaipur, about 250 km on NH-48. Usually delivered within 1 day, a little longer if you leave after the Kherki Daula toll gets busy.
Chandigarh, about 270 km. Usually within 1 day, and the 407 has to get across or around Delhi first, so an early dispatch helps.
Dehradun, about 290 km, usually within 1 day.
Agra, about 230 km via the Yamuna Expressway, usually within 1 day.
Lucknow, about 560 km. Plan on delivery within 1 - 2 days; the driver rests at night.
We do not carry goods between DLF and other parts of Gurugram or Delhi. Every booking is over 100 km. For heavier dispatches from the rest of the city, see truck hire in Gurugram.
When to pick something else
Three or four cartons of laptops do not need a 407; a Tata Ace does it for less. A full floor of furniture, on the other hand, fills a 407 by volume and needs a 19FT Eicher or a 20FT container, which also keeps everything dry. Compare body sizes on the truck type page before deciding.
Rates for a 407 from DLF
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. Night loading for an office tower adds waiting time for the driver, so mention the window when you book and it is priced in from the start.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Current freight rates depend on route, vehicle type, cargo and availability. Check the live rate when booking.
Messages from DLF facility managers
Our building only allows loading after 8 PM. Is that okay?
Yes. Tell us the window at booking. The 407 reaches for that slot and leaves once loaded; delivery time is planned from there.
Can you send the gate pass details a day before?
Yes. The vehicle number and driver phone are shared once the 407 is assigned, usually well before pickup.
Do you pack and load the furniture?
No. Loading and unloading labour and packing are arranged by the customer. The driver ties and covers the load.
How many workstations fit in a 407?
It depends on how they are dismantled and wrapped. Send the item list and carton sizes; we will tell you if a 407 is enough or if you need a 19FT Eicher.
Is the Gurugram to Chandigarh rate fixed?
No. Rates are not fixed and change with date, load and truck supply. You get the trip price, toll included, when booking.
Can you do Cyber City to Noida?
No. That is under 100 km. We only book intercity trips.
Is the truck insured for our servers?
Transit insurance is arranged by the customer. For high-value IT equipment, take a policy before dispatch.
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 we get a proper invoice for the company?
Yes. A digital Lorry Receipt at loading and a GST invoice after delivery.
Is an e-way bill needed for office furniture?
For goods worth over 50,000 rupees moving between states, yes, generated by the consignor or consignee. For a branch transfer, the documents go with a delivery challan instead of a sale invoice.
An employee wants to send personal goods with our load. Possible?
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.
