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The Tata 407 carries 2.5 to 3 tonnes on a 12 to 14 foot bed. It sits in the gap between a Bada Dost, which tops out at 1.5 tonnes, and a 14ft Eicher at 3.5. For a lot of Pondicherry freight that gap is exactly where the load lands.
On TruckGuru it means a full vehicle booked for one intercity trip. Your goods travel alone, the rate is confirmed before the truck arrives, and toll is inside that figure rather than added later.
Rate for your route: freight calculator. Call 72020 45678 for availability.
Vehicle details
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Specification |
Detail |
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Load capacity |
2.5T - 3T |
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Cargo bed |
Approx. 12 - 14 ft |
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Rate from Pondicherry |
Rs.31 - Rs.35 per km, toll included |
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Suits |
Mid-size batches: engineering goods, packaged stock, auto parts, textiles |
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Payment |
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, balance before unloading |
Worth being clear on one thing, because the confusion is common. A Tata 407 is not a Tata Ace. The Ace carries up to 1,100 kg on a much shorter bed. If your consignment is under a tonne, you are paying for capacity you will not use by booking a 407.
When the 407 is the right call from Pondicherry
Pondicherry and the surrounding industrial belt at Sedarapet and Mettupalayam send out mid-size consignments regularly. Engineering components, packaged goods, textiles from the units around Villianur, and pharma from the smaller manufacturing plants.
The pattern that suits a 407 is a load between roughly 1.5 and 3 tonnes going to a single destination. Under that, a Bada Dost costs less per kilometre. Over it, a 14ft Eicher gives you headroom without a large price jump, since both sit in the same rate band.
Full capacity comparison on the truck size guide.
Common corridors
Indicative trip rates at Rs.31 to Rs.35 per km, toll included. Final figures depend on exact pickup and drop points.
|
Route |
Distance |
Trip Rate (toll incl.) |
|
Pondicherry to Chennai |
~165 km |
Rs.7,115 - Rs.9,775 |
|
Pondicherry to Bangalore |
~310 km |
Rs.9,610 - Rs.10,850 |
|
Pondicherry to Coimbatore |
~400 km |
Rs.12,400 - Rs.14,000 |
|
Pondicherry to Hyderabad |
~780 km |
Rs.24,180 - Rs.27,300 |
|
Pondicherry to Mumbai |
~1,220 km |
Rs.37,820 - Rs.40,700 |
For a live figure on your specific route, use the freight calculator.
How the booking runs
- Enter pickup address in Pondicherry, destination city, cargo type and actual weight
- Select Tata 407
- Review the rate, toll included
- Pay the Booking Amount to confirm the vehicle
- Driver name, vehicle number and direct contact arrive before dispatch
- Pay 90% at loading, when the Lorry Receipt is generated
- Track by GPS through transit
- Pay the balance before unloading at destination
NEFT, IMPS, UPI including PhonePe and GPay, and major debit or credit cards. No cash, so every booking carries a GST invoice.
What is not covered
FTL intercity only. No parcel, no local delivery within Pondicherry, no vehicle transport. Loading and unloading labour is your arrangement at both ends.
For wider coverage in this region, see hire a truck in Chennai.
FAQ
What is the load capacity of a Tata 407?
2.5 to 3 tonnes, on a cargo bed of roughly 12 to 14 feet. It is a larger vehicle than a Tata Ace, which carries up to 1,100 kg.
What does a Tata 407 cost from Pondicherry?
Rs.31 to Rs.35 per kilometre, toll included. Pondicherry to Chennai works out around Rs.7,115 - Rs.9,775 for the 165 km run. Check the freight calculator for your route.
Is a Tata 407 the same as a Tata Ace?
No. Different vehicles. The Ace carries up to 1,100 kg on a short bed. The 407 carries 2.5 to 3 tonnes on a 12 to 14 foot bed and costs more per kilometre.
Should I book a 407 or a 14ft Eicher?
Both sit in the same Rs.31 to Rs.35 rate band. If your load is close to 3 tonnes, the Eicher gives you headroom to 3.5 tonnes for the same per-kilometre cost. The 407 is easier to place at tighter delivery points.
Is toll included in the rate?
Yes. The figure confirmed at booking includes toll. Nothing is added at delivery.
Can I hire a Tata 407 by the day?
No. Pricing is per trip, point to point. Duration-based hire is a different arrangement and not what this covers.
Can I book a Tata 407 for local delivery in Pondicherry?
No. Bookings are intercity only, above 100 km. For movements staying inside Pondicherry you need a local operator.
What are the payment terms?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading before the truck departs, balance before unloading at destination. NEFT, IMPS, UPI and cards. No cash.
Do you provide loading labour?
No. The booking covers vehicle and driver. Loading and unloading is arranged by you at both ends. Waiting charges run from truck arrival, so have labour ready.
What are your support hours?
Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Phone +91-7202045678.
Call +91-7202045678 or book at truckguru.co.in for a Tata 407 from Pondicherry.
