Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceA parts shortage at a customer 200 km away
That is the call we get most often from Vadagal. A supplier in the SIPCOT park on the Sriperumbudur side has a customer in Nellore or Krishnagiri who is short on parts, and the regular truck does not go until Friday. The quantity is small, a few hundred kilos to a tonne, and it needs to be there before the next shift.
A Tata Ace for rent in Vadagal from TruckGuru fits that problem. You book one Ace class vehicle with driver for your consignment only, and it goes direct to the receiver. Every trip we book is intercity, over 100 km, so we are not the people for a run to Chennai city or a neighbouring estate.
Lanes that move out of Vadagal
Units here lean towards the Andhra side as much as towards Bangalore, because of the plants and warehouses along the Chennai-Kolkata highway. The distances below are road distances from the park; transit is for an Ace, which runs slower than a car.
| Destination | Road distance | Ace transit |
| Tirupati | about 125 km | Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day |
| Nellore | about 190 km | Same day possible, otherwise next day |
| Krishnagiri | about 210 km | 1 day |
| Salem | about 310 km | 1 day |
| Vijayawada | about 440 km | 1 day |
For Vijayawada, the driver usually rests for a few hours on the way if loading happens after lunch. Load in the morning and it arrives the same night.
What goes into an Ace here
An Ace / Dost / Pickup takes up to 1,100 kg; a closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton. From Vadagal the regular loads are:
- Machined and pressed auto parts in returnable bins
- Cable, connectors and small electrical assemblies
- Spare parts for a machine breakdown at a customer site
- Trial batches and approval samples going to a buyer's quality team
Returnable bins are bulky. Ten stacked bins fill an Ace deck long before the weight limit, so tell us the bin count and size, not just kilos. If it looks tight, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the sensible step up. Specifications for every vehicle are on the truck type page.
Paperwork and the plant gate
Interstate trips into Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka need an e-way bill once the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees. The consignor or consignee generates it. Keep the invoice copy with the driver; checkpost stops on the Andhra border are routine, and a missing document costs hours.
Many plant gates in the park ask for the driver's licence and vehicle number in advance. We share both on the callback so your security desk can clear the entry.
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends, and so is transit insurance if the value calls for it.
How booking works
Put in pickup, drop, weight and date on the site or through the TruckGuru app. Our team calls back within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). You get a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery, and a GST invoice after delivery. More on booking any vehicle online is on the online truck booking page.
Ace rates from Vadagal
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. Around quarter-end, when every supplier in the park is pushing dispatches, small vehicles for Andhra get booked out quickly, so ask a day earlier than usual.
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.
Things Vadagal customers ask
Parts needed in Nellore by tonight, can you do it?
If we confirm the Ace before noon, a 190 km run usually reaches by evening. Send the weight and gate address and we will tell you on the callback whether the timing works.
How many bins fit in one Ace?
It depends on bin size. Share dimensions and count, and we tell you whether an Ace works or you need a 14FT Eicher.
Can I book from Vadagal to Chennai port?
No. That is under 100 km. We only take intercity trips over 100 km.
Will you combine my parts with another supplier's load?
No. One vehicle per consignment. It is your load only.
Is the e-way bill needed for Tirupati?
For goods worth more than 50,000 rupees, yes. It is interstate, and the consignor or consignee generates it before loading.
Who does the loading?
Your staff. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer at both ends.
Do you provide transit insurance?
No. Transit insurance is arranged by the customer. For high-value electronics, arrange it before dispatch.
Can I track the Ace?
Yes. Every vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, visible on the app.
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.
Is there a fixed rate for Vadagal to Salem?
No. Rates are not fixed and change with date and availability. You get the trip rate with toll included when you book.
My brother is moving to Salem, can he use 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.
