Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceWhere Chennai thins out and the southbound roads begin
Tambaram is the last big suburb before GST Road opens up towards Chengalpattu, and it has a head start on anything going south. An Ace loading here avoids the Kathipara and Guindy traffic altogether. It can be past Chengalpattu toll in under an hour and at Pondicherry in about four. For loads heading west, the Tambaram-Maduravoyal bypass links straight to NH48 without crossing the city.
TruckGuru arranges a Tata Ace for rent in Tambaram, with driver, for trips over 100 km. Only your consignment goes on the vehicle. We do not book local trips inside Chennai.
Export zone units and GST Road businesses
The MEPZ special economic zone in Tambaram has units in electronics, garments, engineering and gems and jewellery, and many of them send small lots of inputs and samples to suppliers elsewhere in Tamil Nadu. Further down GST Road, the industrial parks around Maraimalai Nagar and Mahindra World City add auto parts and components. Around Tambaram itself there are distributors of FMCG, pharma and building hardware serving the southern districts.
Garment cartons, packed electronics and pharma boxes all call for a covered deck.
Ace, or something bigger?
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton and is our default suggestion for MEPZ cargo.
Past that weight, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the practical step, and for full production lots a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) or a 32FT container. Do not try to fit 1.4 ton into an open Ace to save money. RTO checks on GST Road are frequent, and an overloaded vehicle that gets stopped costs you the delivery slot. The truck type guide shows body options, and the Mini truck page covers the same size class.
Lanes from Tambaram
| Destination | Road distance | When we suggest loading |
| Villupuram | about 130 km | Any time; 3.5-4 hours |
| Pondicherry | about 135 km | Morning, for same-day unloading |
| Vellore | about 140 km | Via the bypass; 3.5-4 hours |
| Trichy | about 300 km | Early morning; 7 hours or so |
| Thanjavur | about 310 km | Early morning; 7-8 hours |
For Trichy and Thanjavur, a 6 AM start means the receiver unloads in daylight. A 2 PM start means your labour at the other end waits into the night.
Tata Ace rates from Tambaram
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. The Pondicherry lane is well served on weekdays; weekend pickups for the delta towns are harder to fill at short notice.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Current freight rates depend on route, vehicle type, cargo and availability. Check the live rate when booking.
Before pickup day
- For goods above 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. SEZ units will also have their own gate-pass process, so start it early.
- Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you, at both ends.
- Transit insurance, if you want cover, is also yours to arrange.
- Share the receiver's name, number and unloading hours.
We call back within 30 minutes of booking during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). A digital Lorry Receipt comes at loading, the Ace is GPS tracked to delivery, and the GST invoice follows. You can book on the TruckGuru app, and larger trucks are on hire truck in Chennai.
Tambaram questions
Can an Ace enter MEPZ for pickup?
Yes, once your unit issues the gate pass and the vehicle details. Send us the pass requirements on the callback and we pass the vehicle and driver details to you in time.
How soon can I get an Ace to Pondicherry?
Book today in working hours and a next-morning pickup is usually possible. The run is about 135 km, around four hours.
Do you go Tambaram to Chengalpattu?
No. That is under 100 km. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Is 1,000 kg of garment cartons OK?
Weight is fine for an Ace. Volume may not be. Send carton sizes and count, and ask for the closed-body version.
Do SEZ goods need an e-way bill?
Movement out of an SEZ has its own documentation, and goods above 50,000 rupees need an e-way bill. The consignor or consignee handles both; check with your unit's customs or compliance team.
Who loads the vehicle?
You arrange labour for loading and unloading. The driver secures and covers the load.
Is my load the only one in the Ace?
Yes. One consignment per vehicle.
Why is Saturday pricier than Tuesday?
Rates are not fixed. They follow how many vehicles are free on that lane and date. Toll is included; check the live rate at booking.
Can I send my things from Tambaram to Trichy?
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 I see where the Ace is?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery, on the app or through our team.
