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Tata Ace For Rent 

Service: Full Truckload (FTL) intercity only  |  Load capacity: Up to 750 kg  |  Coverage: 110+ cities across India

 

The Tata Ace is India's most widely used mini truck for commercial freight. At 750 kg load capacity, it fits where larger trucks cannot -- narrow industrial lanes, congested market areas, gated warehouses with height restrictions. For businesses running regular small consignments between cities, it is significantly cheaper per trip than booking a larger truck with unused capacity.

TruckGuru connects businesses with verified Tata Ace owners across 110+ cities for full truckload (FTL) intercity bookings. Every booking is exclusive -- the vehicle is yours from pickup to delivery, with no other goods sharing the load. Check rates on the freight calculator or call 72020 45678.

 

Tata Ace -- Key Specifications

 

Specification

Details

Vehicle name

Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi)

Load capacity

Up to 750 kg

Body type

Enclosed cabin, flatbed or covered body variants

Best for

Small commercial loads, retail samples, pharmaceutical samples

Route suitability

Short to medium distance intercity routes (under 600 km)

Booking type

Full Truckload (FTL) only -- no shared loads

 

Tata Ace vs Other Truck Sizes -- When to Choose Which

 

Truck Type

Load Capacity

Book When

Tata Ace

Up to 750 kg

Load is under 750 kg -- retail samples, small commercial consignment, short distance deliveries

Bada Dost / Chota Hathi

Up to 1.5 tonnes

Load is between 750 kg and 1.5 tonnes -- medium commercial freight, FMCG batches

14ft truck

Up to 3.5 tonnes

Load exceeds 1.5 tonnes -- garments, electronics, medium industrial freight

20ft truck

Up to 7 tonnes

Large bulk loads or high-volume commercial freight across long distances

 

For a full comparison of all truck types by load capacity, see the truck size guide. All TruckGuru bookings are FTL only. Part load, parcel services, and local within-city transport are not offered here.

 

What Goods Are Transported in a Tata Ace

The Tata Ace works best for businesses that ship regularly but in smaller volumes. Trying to fill a 14ft truck with 500 kg of goods is an unnecessary cost. Common cargo types on intercity routes:

  • Retail stock samples and trade goods -- B2B buyers taking trial orders before committing to large volumes
  • Pharmaceutical samples and medical supplies -- small consignments moving between distributors, hospitals, and stockists
  • Electronic accessories and gadgets -- accessories, spare parts, and packaged consumer electronics for commercial buyers
  • Stationery, office supplies, and printed material -- regular replenishment consignments between cities
  • Packaged food and beverage products -- small FMCG batches for retail and institutional buyers
  • Garment samples and textile pieces -- pre-production samples moving between manufacturers and buying offices
  • Agricultural produce samples and seed packets -- commercial seed and agro product samples between distributors

Commercial goods only. Vehicles, bikes, cars, and automobiles of any kind are not transported. The Tata Ace is not suitable for household shifting -- it is booked for commercial and industrial consignments only.

 

Tata Ace Freight Rates

 

Route Distance

Estimated Rate

Under 150 km

Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 3,500

150 to 300 km

Rs. 3,500 - Rs. 6,000

300 to 500 km

Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 9,000

500 km+

Rs. 9,000 - Rs. 14,000

 

Rates vary by route, load weight, and availability on the booking date. Toll charges are paid separately. For a specific quote on your route, use the freight calculator or call 72020 45678.

 

How to Book a Tata Ace

  1. Visit truck booking online and enter your pickup city and destination
  2. Select Tata Ace as your truck type -- it will show as the smallest available vehicle
  3. Confirm booking and receive driver name, vehicle number, and contact details immediately
  4. Track your consignment in real time through the TruckGuru app on Android or iOS throughout transit

 

Cities Where Tata Ace is Available

Active pickup zones across major cities:

 

City

Active Pickup Zones

Mumbai

Bhiwandi, Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Kurla, Thane

Delhi NCR

Okhla, Naraina, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad

Bangalore

Peenya, Electronic City, Whitefield, Bommasandra

Hyderabad

HITEC City, Kompally, Uppal, Secunderabad

Ahmedabad

GIDC Odhav, Naroda, Vatva, Changodar

Chennai

Ambattur, Guindy, Sriperumbudur, OMR

Pune

Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari, Hadapsar, Kharadi

Surat

Sachin GIDC, Pandesara, Katargam, Udhna

 

Tata Ace is available across 110+ cities. Call 72020 45678 or check transportation services near me to confirm availability in your city.

 

Why Businesses Use TruckGuru for Tata Ace Bookings

Booking a Tata Ace instead of a larger truck for a 500 kg consignment saves money on every trip. TruckGuru shows the Tata Ace rate alongside larger options so you can compare before confirming -- not after the truck is already dispatched.

Every Tata Ace listed on TruckGuru goes through document and registration verification before being made available. Drivers are checked before their first booking. No unregistered operators. The Tata Ace is the most commonly available truck on the platform -- most bookings in major cities are confirmed within 1-2 hours.

GPS tracking is live on every dispatched booking through the TruckGuru app. You also receive the driver's direct number at the time of confirmation -- useful for coordinating delivery timing with a receiver who has a tight window.

Every booking is FTL -- your goods travel alone from pickup to delivery. No other shipper's consignment shares the vehicle. This matters for pharmaceutical samples and high-value commercial goods where mixing loads is not acceptable.

 

Related Services

For the next size up, see Chota Hathi on rent (1.5 tonnes) or Eicher truck rental for loads between 4 and 7 tonnes. The truck type guide compares all available vehicles side by side. For tempo bookings covering the Tata Ace and Bada Dost range, see tempo service.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the load capacity of a Tata Ace?

The Tata Ace carries up to 750 kg. It is the smallest truck type on TruckGuru and is most suited for short to medium distance intercity routes with small commercial consignments. For loads between 750 kg and 1.5 tonnes, the Bada Dost is the right step up.

What is the difference between Tata Ace and Chota Hathi?

Chota Hathi is the popular name used for mini trucks generally -- it is not a specific model. The Tata Ace is the most common vehicle referred to as Chota Hathi. The Bada Dost is a separate, slightly larger vehicle with 1.5 tonne load capacity, also sometimes called Chota Hathi in informal usage. On TruckGuru, the Tata Ace and Bada Dost are listed separately with their correct load capacities.

What does Tata Ace hire cost in India?

TruckGuru prices Tata Ace bookings per trip, not per km. Rates start from Rs. 2,000 for short distance routes under 150 km and go up to Rs. 14,000 for routes beyond 500 km. Use the freight calculator for a specific quote on your route.

Can I book a Tata Ace for intercity transport?

Yes. TruckGuru offers Tata Ace bookings for FTL intercity routes across India. The vehicle is exclusively yours from pickup to delivery. Part load or shared bookings are not offered on any truck type.

Is the Tata Ace suitable for pharmaceutical consignments?

Yes. The enclosed body protects pharmaceutical samples and medical supplies from weather and contamination during transit. For regulated pharmaceutical goods requiring a specific temperature range, you will need a dedicated temperature-controlled vehicle -- the standard Tata Ace does not have refrigeration.

Can I book a Tata Ace for same-day pickup?

Same-day pickup depends on truck availability in your zone. The Tata Ace is the most commonly available truck type on TruckGuru -- same-day dispatch is possible in most major cities if you book before noon. Call 72020 45678 to confirm before booking.

Are toll charges included in the Tata Ace hire rate?

No. Toll charges are paid separately by the shipper during transit. The base freight rate covers the truck, driver, and fuel only. Call 72020 45678 for a toll estimate on your specific route.

What documents do I need to book a Tata Ace?

You need an invoice or delivery challan for your consignment. If your goods require an e-way bill under GST rules -- applicable for goods worth more than Rs. 50,000 moving across state borders -- that needs to be generated before loading. The truck owner handles vehicle permits and insurance.

 

The freight rate for your route is on the site before you commit. Check it on the freight calculator, confirm the booking online, or call 72020 45678 for same-day availability or city-specific requirements.

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Up to 1.5 ton · Small B2B consignments, last-leg intercity loads

Rs.26-29/km

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Up to 1.5 ton · FMCG, retail cartons, light industrial goods

Rs.26-29/km

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3.5 ton · Mid-size dispatches, textiles, packaged goods

Rs.31-35/km

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5 ton · Engineering goods, distributor stock movement

Rs.34-37/km

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6.5 ton · Closed-body bulk freight, weather-sensitive cargo

Rs.41-45/km

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Every truck on the platform carries GPS. Watch your consignment move on the map and share the link with your consignee.

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“We ship auto components from our Pune plant to distributors in eight states. Earlier every dispatch meant three or four calls to brokers just to get a rate. Now we check the fare online, confirm the truck, and track it on GPS till delivery. Our team saves close to two hours on every booking.”

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“Our textile unit in Surat moves fifteen to twenty truckloads a month to retailers across South India. TruckGuru gave us one dashboard to book, one number to call, and the GST invoice reaches us the same day. Rates are competitive with no surprise charges at delivery, and that consistency matters when you ship every week.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

TruckGuru is a B2B full truckload (FTL) intercity truck booking platform headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. Businesses can book trucks from Tata Ace (750 kg to 1,100 kg) to 32FT containers across 110+ cities in India at rates starting from Rs.26/km. The platform shows confirmed pricing before booking, provides live GPS tracking on every shipment, and generates digital LR, invoice, and POD automatically.

You get market-rate pricing on every booking, not inflated broker quotes that change at the loading dock. Trucks are confirmed within the same day in most cases, backed by a verified transporter network covering 110+ cities across India. Live GPS tracking, digital LR and POD, and a support team available round the clock mean you spend less time chasing updates and paperwork.

It takes about two minutes:

  1. Open the TruckGuru app (Play Store or App Store) or visit truckguru.co.in.
  2. Register or log in to your account.
  3. Enter pickup city, delivery city, and the type of goods you are shipping.
  4. Pick the truck size that fits your load: Tata Ace for smaller consignments, Eicher 14FT/17FT for mid-size, or a 32FT container for bulk.
  5. Review the fare shown on screen. No hidden charges get added later.
  6. Confirm the booking. You can track the truck live from that point until delivery.

If you get stuck at any step, call us at +91-7202045678 and we will complete the booking for you.

Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and approximate load weight on our freight calculator. You will see a rate range instantly, Once you confirm the booking, we share the final rate before any truck is dispatched.

We cover the full range of FTL intercity loads:

  • Tata Ace / Bada Dost / Mahindra Pickup, up to 1.5 ton, Rs.26-29/km
  • Eicher 14FT, 3.5 ton capacity, Rs.31-35/km
  • Eicher 17FT, 5 ton capacity, Rs.34-37/km
  • Eicher 19FT, 7 ton capacity, Rs.37-41/km
  • 20FT Container, 6.5 ton, Rs.41-45/km
  • 32FT Container, 7 ton to 18 ton variants, Rs.55-91/km depending on load capacity

Not sure which one fits? Tell us the weight and type of goods, our team will recommend the right truck.

FTL means the entire truck carries only your goods. It picks up from your location and goes directly to the destination, no stops to consolidate other shipments, no detours. This is the right choice when you have enough volume to fill, or mostly fill, a truck, or when transit time matters.

Yes. Every truck on our platform carries GPS. Once your shipment moves, you can see its exact location from the app, no need to call the driver every few hours. You can also share the tracking link with your buyer or warehouse team so they know when to expect the delivery and can plan unloading accordingly.

Yes. Select your dispatch date when placing the booking and we will arrange the truck for that day. Advance booking helps during peak seasons, October through December, when festival demand and year-end dispatches tighten truck availability.

Yes. If you need to collect goods from more than one location or deliver to multiple destinations in a single trip, mention the stops when placing your booking. Our team will plan the route and confirm the fare covering all points before dispatch.

You can cancel before vehicle and driver details are shared, no charge applies. Once we assign a truck and share the details, the booking amount is non-refundable because the driver has already committed time and fuel.

Our truck fare covers transportation only. Loading, unloading, and packing are arranged separately at your end. If you need help finding labour at a specific location, reach out to our team, we can usually connect you with someone in the area who handles it regularly.

Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading, Balance due before unloading begins. We accept NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments are accepted.

Yes. Toll charges are included in the quoted freight rate on all intercity routes. You will not receive a separate toll bill after delivery. The rate confirmed at booking covers the full point-to-point movement.

We transport commercial and industrial goods including machinery, raw materials, FMCG products, textiles, auto parts, building materials, electronics, and agricultural produce. We do not transport household belongings for relocation, hazardous materials requiring special permits, or any restricted goods under Indian transport regulations.

A GST-compliant invoice is generated and sent to your registered email once the consignment is delivered. The Lorry Receipt (LR) is shared at the time of dispatch. Proof of Delivery (POD) is sent digitally after unloading is complete. If your accounts team needs a specific format or a consolidated monthly statement for multiple shipments, write to cs@truckguru.co.in.

The first 2 hours after the truck arrives at your location are free. After that, waiting charges range from Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000 per day depending on the vehicle type. Keep your goods and paperwork, including GST invoice, e-Way Bill, and packing list, ready before the truck arrives to avoid delays.

GST on goods transport applies under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) at 5%. This means the shipper is responsible for filing and paying the GST on the transport service, not TruckGuru. Our invoices are GST-compliant and include all the details your accounts team needs for filing.

The consignor or consignee must generate Part A and Part B of the e-Way Bill before goods move. This is mandatory under GST rules for consignments valued above Rs.50,000. TruckGuru does not generate the e-Way Bill on your behalf, but our team can guide you through the process if needed.

Report any damage at the time of delivery to our team at +91-7202045678 with photographs taken before unloading. We investigate each claim on a case-by-case basis. We strongly recommend that shippers arrange their own transit insurance for high-value consignments, as TruckGuru's liability is limited to the terms agreed at the time of booking.

No. TruckGuru provides full truckload (FTL) intercity goods transport only. We do not handle parcels, courier shipments, bike transport, car transport, household shifting, or within-city local deliveries. If you need these services, we recommend contacting a specialist provider in your city.

Call +91-7202045678 or email cs@truckguru.co.in. Our customer support team is available Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For booking queries, you can also use the website or the TruckGuru app on the Play Store. TruckGuru does not share your contact details with any outside agencies.

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Tips for Booking a Truck

Start with the weight and dimensions of your goods, not the truck size. A 2-ton textile shipment from Surat to Mumbai fits comfortably in an Eicher 14FT (3.5T capacity, Rs.31-35/km). Picking the wrong truck size is the most common reason shippers overpay on freight.

Get your rate confirmed before the truck is dispatched. On TruckGuru, the price you see at booking is the price you pay. The split is simple: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading, Balance due before unloading. If a platform or broker revises the rate at the loading dock, that is a red flag.

Check whether the transporter provides live GPS tracking and digital documentation including LR, invoice, and POD. Chasing a driver by phone for location updates wastes hours every trip. On busy corridors like Ahmedabad-Mumbai or Delhi-Jaipur, a single delayed update can throw off your warehouse unloading schedule.

Book 2-3 days ahead when possible. Same-day availability is common on most routes, but during October-December peak season, trucks on high-demand corridors fill up fast. Advance booking also gives you better vehicle options for goods that need closed-body or containerised transport.

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