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Book Tata AceOnion bags and factory cartons, on the same highway
Khed taluka, with Rajgurunagar as its headquarters on the Pune-Nashik highway, ships two very different kinds of freight. There is farm produce, mainly onion and potato, bought by traders from growers across Khed and the neighbouring talukas. And there is factory output from the Khed City SEZ and the units spilling north from Chakan. A Tata 407 on rent in Khed works for both, because both come in lots of one to two and a half tonnes more often than not.
TruckGuru books the 407 with driver for trips over 100 km. It carries about 2.5 ton.
Moving produce in a 407
For onions and potatoes, the loading matters as much as the truck. Some things we have learnt:
- Onions need air. An open 407 with the tarpaulin tied loosely at the sides, or rolled up in dry weather, keeps them from sweating. A fully closed body in April heat is the wrong choice.
- Count bags, not the deck. At 50 kg a bag, 50 bags is the full 2.5 ton. The 407 will look half empty; do not add more.
- Load in the evening. A 407 that leaves Rajgurunagar at 9 PM reaches the Vashi APMC in Navi Mumbai, about 175 km away, in time for the early morning trade.
- In the rains, cover properly and ask the buyer to unload on arrival. Wet bags left standing lose value by the hour.
Where 407s from Khed go
Rough road distances from Rajgurunagar, with 407 driving time:
- Nashik, about 160 km up the highway. Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day; slower through Narayangaon and Sangamner.
- Vashi and Navi Mumbai, about 175 km via Chakan and the Expressway. Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day.
- Aurangabad, about 240 km. Usually within 1 day.
- Surat, about 410 km through Nashik. Usually within 1 day.
- Indore, about 560 km via Dhule. Usually within 1 - 2 days.
Chakan, Pune and Manchar are all under 100 km from Rajgurunagar, so trips there are not booked.
SEZ and factory loads
Units in Khed City and around Kanhersar ship engineering parts, packaging and consumer goods. For these, the gate rules matter: most want the vehicle number in advance and the e-way bill ready before the truck enters. The e-way bill is generated by the consignor or consignee for goods above 50,000 rupees. Share the plant's requirements on the callback and we send the vehicle details as soon as the 407 is assigned. Anything over 2.5 ton goes in a 14FT or 19FT Eicher; see Eicher truck rental. Small lots under a tonne go in a Mini truck, and the open truck service page covers open bodies in larger sizes.
407 rates from Khed
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. When the onion harvest peaks, every small truck in the taluka is working the Vashi lane and 407s get scarce; book at least a day ahead then.
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.
Once you book
Book through the website or the TruckGuru app. We call back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). You get a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, GPS tracking to the drop, and a GST invoice after delivery. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
Questions from Khed traders and units
50 bags of onion to Vashi tonight. Can you send a 407?
Book as early in the day as you can. Evening loads to Vashi are common and the trip is about 175 km; same-day delivery is possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day.
Open or closed 407 for onions?
Open, with the tarpaulin tied loosely in dry weather. Onions sweat in a closed body.
Can I put 60 bags in the 407?
No. 60 bags of 50 kg is 3 ton, over the 407's 2.5 ton. Book a 14FT Eicher.
Do you do Rajgurunagar to Pune?
No. It is under 100 km. We only book intercity trips.
What does a 407 to Nashik cost?
Rates are not fixed. They change with season, date, load and truck supply. You get the trip price with toll included at booking.
Who loads the bags?
You or your hamals. Loading and unloading are arranged by the customer.
The SEZ gate wants the truck number in advance.
We share it with the driver's phone as soon as the 407 is assigned.
Can I track the 407 to Surat?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery.
Do onions need an e-way bill?
Fresh vegetables are generally GST-exempt and do not need one. Processed or packaged goods above 50,000 rupees do. Check with your accountant if unsure.
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 two traders share one 407?
No. It is one truck for one consignment on every booking.
