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Book Tata AceHosur Road loads, and why the border matters
From Silk Board to Attibele, Hosur Road is Bangalore's front door to Tamil Nadu. An Ace that loads at Bommasandra is at the state border in under an hour, and past Krishnagiri before lunch. That short run to the checkpost is the reason most small consignments from this belt are interstate trips, and interstate trips need paperwork sorted before the wheels turn.
TruckGuru books a Tata Ace for rent on Hosur Road with a driver, for intercity loads over 100 km. The vehicle carries only your goods and goes straight to the receiver. Hosur town itself is about 40 km away, so a Bommasandra to Hosur run is too short for us; we start from Salem, Vellore and beyond.
What goes out of Electronic City and Bommasandra in an Ace
The industrial units along this road make and assemble things that are light for their value. We see the same kinds of load again and again:
- PCBs, cable harnesses and electronic sub-assemblies from Electronic City Phase 1 and 2
- Machined parts and sheet-metal components from the Bommasandra and Jigani units, often going to auto suppliers near Salem or Coimbatore
- IT hardware, servers and office equipment from tech parks, sent to a branch office in Chennai
- Packed food, cartons of FMCG and pharma stock for distributors in Vellore or Salem
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. For anything that cannot get wet, ask for the closed-body version, which takes up to 1.5 ton. Electronics in an open Ace with a tarpaulin is a risk we would not take in October, when the north-east monsoon reaches Krishnagiri and Vellore.
Load going past 1.1 ton? A 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the next step up. The truck size guide has deck dimensions for each vehicle, and Eicher truck rental covers the bigger options.
The checkpost and the e-way bill
Goods worth more than Rs.50,000 need an e-way bill, and the consignor or consignee generates it. On this road it gets checked. A missing or expired e-way bill at Attibele can hold a vehicle for hours, and the receiver in Chennai does not care whose fault that was. Share the e-way bill number with us before the Ace reaches your gate.
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends, and so is transit insurance if you want cover.
Where these Aces usually end up
- Salem: about 200 km, 4-5 hours through Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
- Vellore: about 210 km, around 4-5 hours
- Pondicherry: about 310 km, 7-8 hours
- Chennai: about 345 km, around 8 hours on the NH48 route
- Coimbatore: about 365 km, 8-9 hours
- Madurai: about 435 km, 10-11 hours
The part of these trips that loses the most time is often the first 15 km. Silk Board junction between 8 and 11 AM can eat an hour. If your unit is before Electronic City, an early pickup, before 7 AM, is worth asking for.
Tata Ace rates from Hosur Road
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. Tamil Nadu lanes from Hosur Road are well supplied, so an Ace for Salem or Vellore is usually easy to line up for the next morning.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Tata Ace trip fares for Hosur Road loads
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Bangalore to Salem | about 200 km | Rs.5,200 - Rs.5,800 |
| Bangalore to Vellore | about 210 km | Rs.5,500 - Rs.6,100 |
| Bangalore to Chennai | about 345 km | Rs.9,000 - Rs.10,000 |
| Bangalore to Coimbatore | about 365 km | Rs.9,500 - Rs.10,600 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Booking it
Enter pickup, drop, weight and date on the site or the TruckGuru app. We call back within 30 minutes in working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). The digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, the Ace is GPS tracked to delivery, and the GST invoice follows once goods are handed over. For bigger vehicles across the city, see hire truck in Bangalore.
What Hosur Road shippers ask us
Can I get an Ace at Bommasandra tomorrow 7 AM for Chennai?
Usually yes, if you book today in working hours. Give us the exact gate and the weight on the callback. A 7 AM start from Bommasandra means unloading in Chennai the same afternoon or early evening.
Do you do Electronic City to Hosur?
No. That is about 20 km and we only take trips over 100 km. Salem, Vellore, Chennai and anything else past 100 km are fine.
How much can the Ace carry?
Up to 1,100 kg for the standard Ace / Dost / Pickup, up to 1.5 ton for a closed-body Bada Dost. Tell us the real weight; an overloaded vehicle at the border check is a delay nobody wants.
Who handles the e-way bill?
The consignor or consignee generates it when goods are worth over Rs.50,000. We only need the number before loading. Check that the validity covers the full trip, especially for Madurai or Coimbatore.
Is my load shared with anyone?
No. One vehicle per consignment. The Ace goes from your gate to your receiver without stops for other cargo.
Will the driver load the cartons?
No. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends. The driver secures the load with rope and tarpaulin.
Open or closed Ace for electronics?
Closed body, every time. It costs you nothing in paperwork and it keeps moisture and road dust off sensitive goods.
How are rates worked out?
Rates are not fixed. They depend on the lane, date, vehicle and availability that week, with toll included in the trip price. Check the live rate when you book.
Can I send a few cartons of home items to Coimbatore?
Our trucks mostly carry business loads. For a one-off household move to another city, we can supply the truck and driver. Packing, loading and unloading are arranged by you.
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.
How do I know where the Ace is?
Every vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery. You can follow it on the app or call our team for an update.
