Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceWhy Kalyan works as a tempo starting point
Kalyan is a junction by road as much as by rail. The Mumbai-Nashik highway passes on one side, Bhiwandi's warehouse belt is next door, and the Shil Phata road takes you toward Panvel and the Pune expressway. Traders around the APMC market, grain and kirana wholesalers, hardware dealers and small manufacturers in the surrounding estates all ship upcountry from here, and many of their consignments are under a ton.
TruckGuru's tempo service in Kalyan books a Tata Ace or Bada Dost class vehicle with driver for exactly that: loads going more than 100 km. The tempo carries one consignment and goes straight to the receiver. Local drops within Kalyan-Dombivli, Thane or Bhiwandi are not something we book.
Indicative fares for the usual Kalyan lanes
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 table below is a dated reference for a standard tempo, with toll included; the rate at booking is the one that applies.
Tempo fares from Kalyan, indicative
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Kalyan to Nashik | about 140 km | Rs.3,600 - Rs.4,100 |
| Kalyan to Pune | about 150 km | Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 |
| Kalyan to Surat | about 270 km | Rs.7,000 - Rs.7,800 |
| Kalyan to Ahmednagar | about 180 km | Rs.4,700 - Rs.5,200 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Road time, and the ghat
Kalyan to Nashik is about 140 km: same-day delivery is possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day. Most of that is easy highway, but the Kasara ghat climb is slow, and during the monsoon a breakdown or landslip on the ghat can hold traffic for a couple of hours. Pune, about 150 km via Shil Phata and the expressway, has the same timing. Surat, about 270 km, is usually 1 day by Bhiwandi and the Ahmedabad highway. Ahmednagar, about 180 km via Malshej ghat or the Nashik side, can be same-day if the truck loads early, otherwise next day.
Our advice for Nashik APMC deliveries: dispatch by early afternoon. Market unloading slows after dark, and a tempo arriving at 9 PM often waits for morning.
Size and body type
The standard Ace / Dost / Pickup takes up to 1,100 kg. For sacks of grain or sugar, that is roughly 20 bags of 50 kg. A closed-body version carries up to 1.5 ton and is the one to ask for with cartons during the rains. Past 1.5 ton, the 14FT Eicher at 3.5 ton is the next step, and a 19FT Eicher carries 7 ton. The truck size guide has deck dimensions; warehouse loads from next door are covered on hire truck in Bhiwandi.
Booking steps
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 from dispatch to delivery; the GST invoice follows. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. The consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill for goods worth more than 50,000 rupees.
Kalyan traders ask
Tempo from APMC Kalyan to Nashik this afternoon?
Often possible if you book in the morning. The callback within 30 minutes confirms the vehicle and pickup time.
How many sacks fit?
By weight, about 20 sacks of 50 kg in a standard Ace, which takes up to 1,100 kg.
Is the fare in the table final?
No. Rates are not fixed; the table is dated September 2026 and the live rate at booking applies. Toll is included.
Can you do Kalyan to Bhiwandi?
No. We only book trips over 100 km.
Is it a dedicated tempo?
Yes. One consignment per vehicle.
Who loads the sacks?
You arrange loading and unloading labour. The driver ties and covers the load.
Do I need an e-way bill for Surat?
Yes for goods worth more than 50,000 rupees. It is an interstate trip and the consignor or consignee generates the bill.
Can I track it?
Yes, GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery, on the app or through our team.
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.
My family is moving to Pune. Can I book a tempo?
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 if my load is 2 ton?
Book a 14FT Eicher, which takes 3.5 ton. Tell us before pickup so we send the right vehicle.
