Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceLeather still sets the pattern in Pallavaram
Chromepet takes its name from chrome tanning, and the tanneries and leather traders that remain around Pallavaram and Chromepet still send a steady flow of small lots west to the Ambur and Vaniyambadi cluster, about 200 km away. Semi-finished hides, tanning chemicals in drums, finished leather rolls for shoe and garment units. None of it needs a big truck. Most of it needs a vehicle that goes the same day.
TruckGuru books a Tata Ace for rent in Pallavaram, with driver, for intercity loads over 100 km. The Ace carries only your goods and delivers direct. We do not take deliveries inside Chennai.
Other loads from this side of GST Road
Pallavaram sits beside Chennai airport, so a fair share of our enquiries are for cargo that has just come out of the air cargo terminal: spares, instruments, samples and e-commerce stock that the consignee wants in Pondicherry or Trichy the same evening. Then there are the traders around the Pallavaram market and along GST Road selling hardware, electricals, plastics and packaged food to shops in the southern districts.
An Ace / Dost / Pickup takes up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body Bada Dost, up to 1.5 ton, is the one to ask for with leather and anything from the airport. Hides and finished leather do not like rain, and airport cargo tends to be high-value. For heavier lots, see the tempo service or step up to a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton).
Where the Ace goes
- Ambur: about 200 km, usually 1 day on NH48 past Vellore
- Pondicherry: about 150 km via GST Road and Tindivanam, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day
- Villupuram and Cuddalore: roughly 160-185 km, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day
- Trichy: about 330 km, usually 1 day
- Madurai: about 460 km, usually 1 day
From Pallavaram, the Ace joins GST Road within minutes, which is a real advantage over a pickup in central Chennai for anything going south.
Ace rates from Pallavaram
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 lanes on GST Road get tight around Pongal in January, when every small vehicle is carrying festival stock; book those at least two days out.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Ace fares down GST Road
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Chennai to Pondicherry | about 150 km | Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 |
| Chennai to Trichy | about 330 km | Rs.8,600 - Rs.9,600 |
| Chennai to Madurai | about 460 km | Rs.12,000 - Rs.13,300 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
A note on chemicals and drums
Tell us exactly what is in the drums. Some tanning chemicals are classed as hazardous and need proper labelling and paperwork, and not every driver will carry them. Declared honestly at booking, we can match the right vehicle. Discovered at the gate, it usually means a cancelled pickup.
Booking and paperwork
Book on the online truck booking page or the 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, the vehicle is GPS tracked to delivery, and the GST invoice follows. For goods above Rs.50,000 the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. For bigger trucks in the city, see hire truck in Chennai.
Pallavaram questions
Can you pick up from the air cargo side and go to Pondicherry today?
If we get the booking early in the day and the goods are cleared, often yes. Give us the exact collection point and the clearance time on the callback.
How much leather fits in an Ace?
Weight decides it: Up to 1,100 kg for the standard Ace, up to 1.5 ton for a closed-body Bada Dost. Rolls of finished leather usually fill space before weight.
Will you carry tanning chemicals?
Declare them at booking. Some are hazardous and need correct labels and documents. We confirm on the callback whether we can place a vehicle.
Do you do Pallavaram to Tambaram or Guindy?
No, those are local trips. We only book routes over 100 km.
How long does delivery to Ambur take?
About 200 km, so usually within 1 day.
Who loads the drums?
You arrange loading and unloading labour at both ends.
Is it just my cargo on board?
Yes. One consignment per vehicle.
Are the fares in the table final?
No. Rates are not fixed. The table shows indicative fares checked in September 2026, toll included; the live rate at booking applies.
Can I move my own things to Trichy in an Ace?
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.
Can the receiver track the Ace?
GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery. Share the booking details with your receiver and our team can give them updates.
