Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceMinjur is a small town, but it sits between two big freight generators: the Kattupalli port and shipyard to the east, and the paddy belt of Ponneri and Tiruvallur to the west. Suppliers servicing the port area, and rice mills shipping packed rice, both need trucks going out of town. For loads under a ton, the Tata Ace is the usual choice.
TruckGuru rents the Tata Ace from Minjur for trips of 100 km or more. It carries up to 1,100 kg and is booked for your load alone.
Trip fares from Minjur
| Route | Distance | Tata Ace trip fare |
| Minjur to Tirupati | about 130 km | Rs.5,900 - Rs.6,300 |
| Minjur to Nellore | about 150 km | Rs.6,400 - Rs.6,800 |
| Minjur to Vellore | about 160 km | Rs.6,700 - Rs.7,100 |
| Minjur to Bangalore | about 380 km | Rs.12,400 - Rs.13,500 |
Toll is included in every fare. Confirm your exact trip on the freight calculator.
What a Tata Ace carries out of Minjur
Packed rice and pulses are a steady load. Mills around Minjur and Ponneri sell 25 kg and 50 kg bags to wholesalers in Vellore and Tirupati, and a Tata Ace takes about 22 bags of 50 kg within its limit.
Marine hardware, fasteners and small fabricated parts go the other way: suppliers near the Kattupalli area ship spares and consumables to customers in Andhra and Bangalore. Salt and dried fish traders on the coast book the occasional load too, packed in sealed bags.
Before you book
Weigh bagged loads before the vehicle arrives. It is easy to put 28 bags on a Tata Ace thinking it will manage; 28 bags of 50 kg is 1,400 kg, which is over its limit. For that load, book a Bada Dost, which carries up to 1.5 ton at the same fare band. For 2 to 3 tons, a 14ft truck is right. See the truck size guide.
Minjur's roads connect to the Ponneri High Road and the Chennai-Kolkata highway. Trucks heading to Andhra take the highway north past Gummidipoondi; trucks for Vellore and Bangalore go via the Outer Ring Road. Give us the delivery address and we plan the route.
Tata Ace or mini truck?
They are the same vehicle. Mini truck is the everyday name for the Tata Ace, and you will see both on our site. Whichever you search for, the booking and the fare are the same.
Season
Paddy harvest months, around January-February and again after the samba crop, bring more rice loads and busier mills. The northeast monsoon, October to December, brings heavy rain to the coast. We suggest a closed body or a well-tied tarpaulin for rice and pulses in those months, as a wet load is a lost load.
Payment
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.
For larger trucks from the Chennai region, see hire truck in Chennai. For mini truck bookings, see Mini truck on rent, and for other Tata Ace locations, Tata Ace for rent.
Tata Ace in Minjur: questions we hear
Can I book a Tata Ace from Minjur to Chennai city?
Most Chennai drops are under 100 km from Minjur, so they fall below our minimum trip distance.
How many rice bags fit in a Tata Ace?
About 22 bags of 50 kg, which is 1,100 kg. For more, book a Bada Dost or a 14ft truck.
What does a Tata Ace to Tirupati cost?
Rs.5,900 to Rs.6,300 for about 130 km, toll included.
Is toll extra?
No. Toll is included in the trip fare.
Can you pick up from Ponneri?
Yes. Ponneri, Kattupalli and the villages along the Ponneri High Road are covered.
Do I need a closed body for rice?
In the October to December rains, yes, or at least a tarpaulin that covers the whole load.
What documents are needed?
Tax invoice and e-way bill. Loads going into Andhra are checked at the border.
How do I pay?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, and the balance at delivery before unloading.
How soon can the Tata Ace reach Minjur?
Usually within a few hours if you book in the morning.
Can I track it?
Yes. GPS tracking is on after loading.
