Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceTwenty minutes from a state border
Hosur Road runs from Silk Board out past Bommanahalli, Electronics City, Bommasandra and Chandapura to Attibele, where Karnataka ends and Tamil Nadu begins. So a tempo loading anywhere on this road is usually going interstate, and that changes the paperwork. For goods worth more than 50,000 rupees, the e-way bill has to be generated before the vehicle moves, by the consignor or consignee, and it should show the correct destination in Tamil Nadu. A tempo held at the border because the bill carries the wrong pin code loses half a day.
TruckGuru books Tata Ace and Bada Dost class tempos with drivers for intercity loads, over 100 km, from Hosur Road units to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the rest of Karnataka. One consignment per vehicle, driven direct. We do not run deliveries inside Bangalore, and Hosur town itself is too close to qualify.
Where the pickups come from
Bommasandra and Jigani
Engineering and auto-component suppliers, pharma packaging, plastic moulders and precision machining shops. Loads are compact and often heavy for their size, which is exactly where a tempo's up to 1,100 kg rating needs checking before booking.
Attibele and Chandapura
Smaller fabrication units, garment job-work and building-material traders sitting right at the border. Many of their buyers are in Krishnagiri, Salem and Dharmapuri districts.
The Bommanahalli and Singasandra end
Distributors and small offices closer to the city. Pickups here mean clearing the Silk Board stretch first, so a morning slot before 8 AM or a late evening one after 9 PM saves the most time.
Lanes that start on Hosur Road
- Salem, about 165 km from Attibele. A short day run in a tempo.
- Vellore, about 190 km, for leather-trade and engineering buyers.
- Pondicherry, about 290 km, via Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai.
- Trichy, about 310 km, and Madurai further south, for distributors and project sites.
- Coimbatore, about 330 km, for spares going to textile mills and pump makers.
Our judgment from what we see: for Madurai and Coimbatore, a night departure is worth it. The tempo clears Salem bypass before the morning truck queue and your receiver unloads before noon.
Picking the vehicle size
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body version takes up to 1.5 ton and keeps cartons dry during the northeast monsoon, which hits Tamil Nadu lanes from October to December. Past that weight, move to a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton), then a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) or a 32FT container. The truck types page explains the body options; see also the Tata 407 for loads around 2.5 ton.
Rates for a tempo from Hosur 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. Loads into Tamil Nadu often find a vehicle faster than loads coming back the other way, and the quote reflects that on the day.
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.
From booking to delivery
Enter pickup, drop, weight and date on 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). The digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading. GPS tracking runs until delivery, and the GST invoice follows. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
For full-truck loads from the wider city, see hire truck in Bangalore.
What Hosur Road shippers usually ask
Will the tempo get stopped at Attibele?
Not if the paperwork is in order. Carry the invoice and, for goods over 50,000 rupees, a valid e-way bill that matches the destination. Most holdups at the border are paperwork mismatches.
Can you do Bommasandra to Hosur?
No. That is under 100 km, and we only book intercity trips above that.
How heavy can the tempo go?
Up to 1,100 kg for an Ace / Dost / Pickup, or up to 1.5 ton in a closed-body Ace. Anything more needs an Eicher.
Does anyone else's load go in the same tempo?
No. One vehicle per consignment, from your gate to your receiver.
Who loads it in Jigani?
Your team or labour you hire. Loading and unloading are arranged by the customer at both ends.
How long does Attibele to Coimbatore take?
About 330 km, usually 8-9 hours in a tempo, a little longer if it starts during the evening rush.
Can I see the tempo's location?
Yes. It is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, visible in the app.
Is the rate fixed if I book a week ahead?
Rates are not fixed. They move with route, vehicle, cargo, date and availability. The rate confirmed at booking is what you pay for that trip.
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 send my own things to Madurai?
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.
Is insurance included?
No. Transit insurance is arranged by the customer. For pharma or machined parts of high value, take a policy before loading.
