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Gandhidham exists because of Kandla. The port, the Kandla SEZ, the container freight stations along the highway and the timber yards that grew up around imported logs all sit within a short drive of the town. Most of that cargo leaves in trailers and 32FT containers. But a steady share does not: a dealer in Rajkot who wants 2 ton of plywood, a hardware shop in Ahmedabad waiting on a few crates of cleared fittings, a Morbi unit that needs one pallet of raw material from a CFS. For loads like these, a Tata 407 on rent in Gandhidham is the sensible size. TruckGuru books the 407 with driver for intercity trips over 100 km, from Gandhidham to other cities or into Gandhidham from suppliers elsewhere.
The 407 takes about 2.5 ton.
Timber and plywood: how a 407 load usually looks
The saw mills and timber depots around Gandhidham cut imported wood into planks, battens and door frames, and plywood traders stock sheets from across Gujarat. A 407 fits 8x4 sheets flat on the deck, but planks longer than the deck need an Eicher. Tell us the longest piece when you book. Timber also soaks up weight fast; a stack that looks half a load can already be near 2.5 ton. If the yard has a weighbridge slip, share the number.
Plywood edges chip when a load shifts. Ask the driver to rope the stack tight and put a tarpaulin over the top, especially between June and September when Kutch gets its short, heavy rain spells.
Where 407s from Gandhidham usually go
| Destination | Road distance | Typical cargo |
| Morbi | about 110 km | Raw material and packing for ceramic units |
| Rajkot | about 230 km | Plywood, cleared hardware, machine spares |
| Ahmedabad | about 300 km | Imported parts after clearance, timber products |
| Palanpur | about 250 km | Edible oil tins, salt and chemicals in bags |
| Vadodara | about 390 km | Industrial spares, packed goods |
Ahmedabad takes 1 day by 407 because the stretch through Samakhiali and the Surajbari bridge slows down behind trailers. Bhuj and Anjar are too close for us; we do not book trips inside Kutch under 100 km. For heavier lots see the Eicher truck options, and for a full container load the container truck service.
Before the 407 reaches a CFS or SEZ gate
Port-side pickups depend on paperwork more than on driving. The CFS will want the delivery order, the out-of-charge, and the vehicle number sent ahead. SEZ gates check documents on the way out. Send us those gate rules at booking and we share the 407 number and driver phone as soon as the truck is assigned, so your clearing agent can pre-file. A pickup that waits at the gate for a missing paper is the most common delay we see here.
The consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill for goods over 50,000 rupees. You get a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, GPS tracking to delivery, and a GST invoice after delivery. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
Tata 407 rates from Gandhidham
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. Around vessel arrivals, small trucks near Kandla get taken up by clearing agents first, so give us a day's notice when a ship is in.
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. Sizes for every vehicle are listed on the truck size page, and you can book on the TruckGuru app; we call back within 30 minutes during working hours.
Questions we get from Gandhidham
Can a 407 pick up from a CFS near Kandla?
Yes, once the goods are out of charge. Send the gate requirements and we share the vehicle number ahead so the agent can file it.
How long a plank fits in a 407?
Share the longest piece at booking. Pieces that run past the deck need a 14FT or 19FT Eicher so nothing hangs off the back.
Will you do Gandhidham to Bhuj?
No. It is under 100 km and we only book intercity trips over 100 km.
What does the 407 carry at most?
About 2.5 ton. If the weighbridge slip shows more, book an Eicher rather than risk an overloaded truck on the Surajbari bridge checks.
Is there a fixed rate for Gandhidham to Rajkot?
No. Rates are not fixed; they move with date, cargo and truck supply. You get the trip price, toll included, at booking.
Who loads the plywood at our yard?
Your team or a labour contractor. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer. The driver ropes and tarps the load.
Can I get a covered 407?
Ask at booking. Covered bodies are fewer in Kutch, so for goods that cannot take any rain a 20FT container is often easier to find.
Do I need an e-way bill for a 2 ton plywood lot?
If the invoice value is over 50,000 rupees, yes. The consignor or consignee generates it before the truck leaves.
Can I see where the truck is?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch until the 407 reaches the unloading point.
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 you send two 407s on the same day?
Yes, each as its own booking. Each truck carries one consignment; we do not combine loads from different shippers.
