Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceThe Delhi lane decides most tempo plans in Chandigarh
TruckGuru's tempo service in Chandigarh books a Tata Ace or Dost (up to 1,100 kg) or a Bada Dost (up to 1.5 ton) with driver, for intercity loads over 100 km. Rates are not fixed: quoted per trip, toll included. Ludhiana can be same day if loaded early; Delhi and Jammu take about 1 day.
A lot of tricity trade is a supply line to Delhi. A garment shop in Sector 22 restocks from Gandhi Nagar, an electrical dealer in the Industrial Area buys from Bhagirath Palace, and a Mohali startup sends its product back to a Delhi fulfilment point. At about 250 km, Delhi is a comfortable one-day tempo trip. Book it both ways. A tempo that goes down to Delhi with your returns can often be lined up to come back with stock, as a second booking.
Pickup points around the tricity
We treat Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur as one origin. The loads differ by pocket:
- Industrial Area Phase I and II, Chandigarh: printing, electrical goods, auto spares dealers and small fabrication
- Mohali Phase 7, 8 and 8B: electronics, instruments, engineering parts and IT hardware
- Panchkula Industrial Area: light engineering and packaging units
- Zirakpur and Derabassi: distributor godowns, steel and chemical units along the Ambala road
- Baddi, about 40 km away in Himachal: pharma cartons, often going out as small top-up lots
Some towns people expect us to cover are too close. Ambala is about 45 km and Patiala about 70 km, both under our 100 km minimum, and we do not book deliveries inside the tricity either.
Lanes and transit from Chandigarh
| Destination | Road distance | Tempo transit |
| Ludhiana | about 105 km | Same day possible if loaded early, otherwise 1 day |
| Shimla | about 115 km | Same day possible if loaded early, otherwise 1 day |
| Dehradun | about 170 km | Same day possible if loaded early, otherwise 1 day |
| Amritsar | about 230 km | 1 day |
| Delhi | about 250 km | 1 day |
| Jammu | about 340 km | 1 day |
Distance tells only part of the story on the hill runs. Shimla is barely more than 100 km, but after Parwanoo it is a climb with narrow bends, and a loaded Ace moves slowly. For Shimla, Solan or Kasauli we would load at dawn, keep the tempo well under its limit, and ask the receiver whether the drop point allows a vehicle to stand while it unloads. In January and February, check the weather the day before; snow on the upper road can hold a tempo at Shoghi for hours.
The Jammu lane crosses into a separate union territory, so the invoice and e-way bill have to be right before the tempo leaves. A mismatch found at Lakhanpur costs a day.
What moves in a tempo from here
Pharma and medical supplies from Baddi and Mohali make up a steady share: cartons that are light for their volume and need a closed body. Tricity distributors of FMCG, tyres, lubricants and electrical goods send small lots to dealers in Punjab and Himachal. Mohali electronics units ship finished boards and instruments to Delhi and Noida customers. After the wheat and paddy seasons, tractor and farm-equipment spares move towards Punjab towns in small, urgent lots.
Anything over about 1.1 ton should go in a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton). A 19FT Eicher takes 7 ton, and full plant dispatches go in a 32FT container. See the truck size guide for body lengths.
Tempo rates from Chandigarh
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. Delhi-bound tempos are usually easy to find; a tempo up to Shimla or Jammu, where the driver may come back empty, is priced with that in mind.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative Tata Ace trip fares from Chandigarh
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Chandigarh to Amritsar | about 230 km | Rs.6,000 - Rs.6,700 |
| Chandigarh to Delhi | about 250 km | Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 |
| Chandigarh to Jammu | about 340 km | Rs.8,800 - Rs.9,900 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Current freight rates depend on route, vehicle type, cargo and availability. Check the live rate when booking.
Booking, papers and tracking
Book on the website or the TruckGuru app with pickup, drop, weight and date. We call back within 30 minutes in working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). The tempo is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery. A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading and the GST invoice after delivery. You arrange loading and unloading labour and any transit insurance. For goods above Rs.50,000, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill.
For a bigger vehicle to Delhi, see hire truck in Delhi. More on vehicle types is on the tempo service page.
Questions tricity shippers ask
Can you pick up from Mohali Phase 8B and deliver in Delhi tomorrow?
Yes, that is a normal booking. Delhi is about 250 km, so a tempo loading in the afternoon is usually delivered the next day. Tell us if the Delhi drop is in a market with goods-vehicle timings.
Do you do local deliveries within Chandigarh?
No. We book only intercity trips over 100 km. Chandigarh to Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur is not covered, and neither are Ambala or Patiala.
What is the load limit on a tempo?
A Tata Ace or Dost carries up to 1,100 kg. A Bada Dost class vehicle takes up to 1.5 ton. On hill routes, keep it lighter than that.
Can a tempo go up to Shimla?
Yes. It is about 115 km, and an early loading can deliver the same day. Confirm the unloading point first, because many Shimla lanes do not let a vehicle stop.
Can I book a tempo to move my home things to another city?
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.
Are your rates fixed for Chandigarh to Amritsar?
No. Rates are not fixed. They move with the date, vehicle and demand, and the trip price with toll included is given at booking.
Can I send pharma cartons from Baddi?
Yes, ask for a closed-body vehicle. Share the invoice value so the e-way bill is ready, and keep the batch paperwork with the driver.
Will someone else's goods be in the same tempo?
No. We do full vehicle bookings only, one consignment per tempo.
Who does the loading?
You do, with your own labour at both ends. The driver secures the load with rope and tarpaulin.
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.
What if my goods need a bigger vehicle?
Tell us before the tempo is dispatched and we move you to a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton). Changing at the gate usually loses a day.
