Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceSince the expressway, Mysore is a three-hour Ace run
The access-controlled Bangalore-Mysore expressway changed the maths on this road. An Ace loading in Kengeri or Bidadi now reaches Mysore, about 145 km away, in roughly three hours if it leaves before the morning rush. That makes a same-day trip and return realistic for the driver, and it makes small loads to Mysore worth sending by dedicated vehicle rather than waiting to fill something bigger.
TruckGuru rents the Tata Ace on Mysore Road with a driver, for business loads going over 100 km. We do not take local drops inside Bangalore. Each Ace carries one customer's consignment, straight to the receiver.
What Kengeri, Bidadi and Ramanagara send out
- Auto and engineering components from the Bidadi industrial area, going to tier suppliers and dealers in Mysore and Mandya district
- Silk yarn and finished silk from Ramanagara, whose cocoon market is one of the largest in the country, to weavers and traders further south
- Building hardware, tiles and sanitaryware from Mysore Road dealers to project sites in Hunsur or Madikeri
- Packed food, beverages and FMCG cartons for distributors in Mysore, Chamarajanagar and the Kodagu towns
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. Silk and FMCG cartons need a covered deck, so ask for a closed-body Bada Dost (up to 1.5 ton). Tiles and sanitaryware are the opposite problem: they reach the weight limit before the deck looks full. A pallet of vitrified tiles can be over a tonne on its own, so weigh before you book or go straight to a Tata 407 or a 14FT Eicher.
Past Mysore, the roads get harder
Madikeri is about 250 km, 6-7 hours, and the last stretch climbs through coffee country on narrow roads. Ooty, about 270 km through Mysore, Gundlupet and the Kalhatti or Gudalur side, is 7-8 hours and not a lane for an overloaded Ace. Mangalore is about 350 km, 9-10 hours, going over the Western Ghats by either Sampaje or Shiradi.
June to August is when these ghat roads close or slow down after landslides. We check the route status before we dispatch, and we would honestly rather push a Mangalore load by a day than send it into a closed ghat.
Tata Ace rates on Mysore 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. Mysore lanes are well supplied; Madikeri and Mangalore are thinner, especially in the monsoon.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Ace fares on the Mysore Road side
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Bangalore to Mysore | about 145 km | Rs.3,800 - Rs.4,200 |
| Bangalore to Madikeri | about 250 km | Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 |
| Bangalore to Mangalore | about 350 km | Rs.9,100 - Rs.10,200 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
What usually goes wrong, and how to avoid it
Wrong weight is the first. A shipper says 800 kg, the Ace arrives, and there is 1.3 ton of tiles on the floor. The driver is right to refuse. Second is the missing e-way bill: goods worth more than Rs.50,000 need one even within Karnataka, and the consignor or consignee generates it. Third is no labour at the receiving end. The driver does not unload. Line up a team at the destination for the hour you expect the Ace, which the GPS tracking will tell you fairly closely.
Transit insurance, if you want it, is arranged by you.
How to book
Use the website or the TruckGuru app. We call back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading and the GST invoice after delivery. For bigger trucks, see hire truck in Bangalore.
Mysore Road questions
Can an Ace from Bidadi do Mysore and back the same day?
The Ace can reach Mysore in about three hours. We book one-way trips; if you need a return load, book it as a separate trip from Mysore.
How many tiles fit in an Ace?
Go by weight, not boxes. The Ace takes up to 1,100 kg. Tile boxes are heavy, so check the weight on your invoice first.
Do you go from Kengeri to Ramanagara?
No. That is under 100 km, and we only take intercity trips over 100 km.
Is the Mangalore road open in July?
It depends on the week. Ghat closures happen in heavy rain. We check before dispatch and tell you if the trip needs to move.
Do I need an e-way bill for Mysore?
Yes, if the goods are worth more than Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it before loading.
Will you load my silk bundles?
No. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends. Ask for a closed-body Ace for silk.
Is the Ace only for my goods?
Yes. One vehicle per consignment, no other stops.
Does the rate include toll on the expressway?
Yes, toll is included in the trip price. Rates are not fixed, so check the live rate at booking.
My parents are moving to Mysore. Can I send their things?
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 track the Ace?
GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery, on the app or through our team.
