Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceTambaram is where GST Road stops being a city road
South of Tambaram, GST Road turns into the main line to Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Trichy and Madurai. A good share of what goes down it from this side of Chennai sits in the two to three tonne range: tiles and sanitaryware for building-material dealers, cable drums and switchgear for electrical contractors, packaged food for district distributors, and finished components from units in the MEPZ export zone. That weight is awkward. It is too much for a pickup and nowhere near enough to justify a 19FT Eicher.
A Tata 407 on rent in Tambaram fills that gap. TruckGuru books the 407 with driver for intercity trips over 100 km. It loads at your gate, carries only your consignment, and drives straight to the receiver in the other city. Nothing is transhipped on the way.
A 407 takes about 2.5 ton. We do not run trips inside Chennai.
How far a 407 gets from Tambaram
| Destination | Road distance | Truck time |
| Pondicherry | about 140 km | Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day |
| Vellore | about 135 km | Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day |
| Trichy | about 300 km | 1 day |
| Bangalore | about 330 km | 1 day |
| Madurai | about 430 km | 1 day |
| Coimbatore | about 480 km | 1 day |
The first hour decides the day on these runs. GST Road between Tambaram and Chengalpattu crawls in the morning rush and again on Friday evenings, when weekend traffic heads south. A 407 that rolls out at 5 AM clears this stretch quickly, and Trichy is usually delivered within 1 day. The same truck leaving at 9 AM can lose ninety minutes before it clears Chengalpattu. For Madurai, usually within 1 day, load the evening before and let the driver start at first light.
Loads that suit a 407, and loads that do not
The 407 works best for dense, compact cargo. Some examples we see from the Tambaram side:
- Boxed tiles and sanitaryware for a dealer in Villupuram or Trichy
- Cable drums, panels and fittings for a site in Madurai
- Cartons of packaged food, soaps and personal care going to a distributor in Pondicherry
- Machined parts and export cartons from MEPZ units heading to a Bangalore consolidator
It is less good for long items. The deck is shorter than a 14FT Eicher, so pipes, rods or long panels run out of floor before they run out of weight. For those, or anything past 2.5 ton, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) or a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) is the better booking; see Eicher truck rental. Lots under a tonne go cheaper in a Tata Ace. Deck sizes for every vehicle are on the truck size page.
What we need from you before the 407 comes
Pickup address with a landmark, the real weight, rough dimensions of the biggest piece, the date, and the receiver's name and phone. If the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill before loading. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. The driver ties down and covers the load.
At loading you get a digital Lorry Receipt. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery, and the GST invoice follows after unloading. For regular dispatches from the Chennai side, the Chennai truck hire page covers the bigger vehicles too.
Tata 407 rates from Tambaram
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. Southbound trucks out of Chennai are easier to find than trucks heading north, and the week before Pongal is tight on every lane into the south.
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.
What Tambaram customers ask us
How much load does a 407 take?
About 2.5 ton. If your weight is closer to 3 ton, book a 14FT Eicher instead. An overloaded 407 gets stopped and it is your goods that sit on the roadside.
Can I book a 407 from Tambaram to Guindy or T Nagar?
No. Those are inside Chennai. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Tambaram to Madurai, will it reach the same day?
It is about 430 km, usually delivered within 1 day by truck. Load by the previous evening and start early for the quickest delivery.
Is the truck only for my goods?
Yes. One truck, one consignment. We do not club loads from different customers.
Can you send a covered 407?
Ask for a covered body when you book. From October to December the northeast monsoon hits this coast, so cartons and electricals should not travel on an open deck without a proper tarpaulin.
Who does the loading?
Your people or a local labour team you arrange. Loading and unloading are not part of the booking.
When will I get the vehicle number?
As soon as the 407 is assigned. We share the vehicle number and driver phone so you can pass them to your security gate or the receiver.
How fast do you call back?
Within 30 minutes of booking, Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. You can also book on the TruckGuru app.
Is the Trichy rate fixed?
No. Rates are not fixed. They move with date, load and how many trucks are free on the lane. You get the trip price, toll included, 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.
Do I need an e-way bill for a Pondicherry delivery?
If the goods are over 50,000 rupees in value, yes. Pondicherry is a separate union territory, so the bill should show the correct destination state code.
