Tata Ace
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceRanchi sends a lot of small loads a long way
Ranchi is the distribution point for much of Jharkhand. Wholesalers in Upper Bazar stock shops as far as Gumla and Daltonganj, engineering suppliers around Tupudana and Namkum send spares to mines and steel plants, and consumer goods come in from Kolkata and Patna to be broken down here. Much of that freight weighs under a tonne and has to cover 150 to 400 km.
That is the job our tempo service in Ranchi does. TruckGuru books an Ace or Bada Dost class tempo with driver for one consignment, going over 100 km, direct from your gate to the receiver. We do not take trips inside Ranchi city.
Common drops from Ranchi
- Bokaro Steel City, about 110 km: spares, safety gear and consumables for plant contractors, same day possible, otherwise next day
- Jamshedpur, about 130 km via NH-33: bearings, fasteners and electrical items for Adityapur units, same day possible, otherwise next day
- Dhanbad, about 160 km: mining spares and FMCG for the coal belt, same day possible, otherwise next day
- Rourkela, about 230 km: fabrication parts and packing material, 1 day through forest stretches
- Patna, about 330 km: return loads of FMCG and pharma, 1 day
- Kolkata, about 400 km: garments, electronics and samples, 1 day
The Rourkela road is two-lane for long sections and runs through forest where night driving is slow, so we plan that trip for a morning start. Patna and Kolkata runs, on the other hand, go comfortably overnight. For bigger lanes into Bengal, see hire truck in Kolkata.
Is a tempo the right size?
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body tempo carries up to 1.5 ton and suits cartons, pharma and anything that cannot get wet. The monsoon in Jharkhand runs June to September and the plateau gets sudden afternoon storms, so we suggest closed bodies for paper goods in that window.
Loads that weigh more, or long items like steel sections and pipes, need a bigger vehicle. A 14FT Eicher takes 3.5 ton, a 19FT Eicher 7 ton, and a 32FT container is for full factory dispatches. Our Eicher truck rental page explains the sizes. Squeezing 1.4 ton of steel into an open Ace is a false saving; the vehicle can be stopped at a weighbridge check and the whole day is lost.
Tempo rates from Ranchi
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. Tempos towards Jamshedpur and Dhanbad are easy to find; a tempo for Rourkela can take a little longer to line up because fewer vehicles want to come back empty from there.
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.
Booking and paperwork
Book through online truck booking with pickup, drop, weight and date. 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 driver carries a digital Lorry Receipt issued at loading, the tempo is GPS tracked until delivery, and the GST invoice follows.
For goods over 50,000 rupees in value, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. Jharkhand to Bihar, Odisha or Bengal trips all cross a state line, so keep it ready. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by the customer. More on vehicle options on our tempo service page.
Questions from Ranchi shippers
Can I get a tempo from Tupudana to Jamshedpur today?
If you book in the morning, often yes. Jamshedpur is about 130 km, so a noon loading still reaches Adityapur before evening.
Do you do deliveries from Ranchi to Kanke or Ormanjhi?
No. Those are inside the Ranchi area, well under 100 km. We only book intercity trips.
What is the weight limit in a tempo?
Up to 1,100 kg for an open Ace / Dost / Pickup, up to 1.5 ton for a closed body. Beyond that, take a 14FT Eicher.
My goods are for Patna. Is an e-way bill needed?
Yes if the value is above 50,000 rupees. The consignor or consignee generates it. Share the number with us before pickup.
Will the tempo stop for other loads on the way?
No. One consignment per vehicle, and it goes direct to your drop point.
Who handles loading?
You do. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer. The driver secures the load with rope and tarpaulin.
Is the Rourkela road safe at night?
It is slow more than unsafe, with two-lane forest stretches. We prefer a morning start so the tempo reaches Rourkela in daylight.
Can I track the tempo on my phone?
Yes. Every vehicle is GPS tracked from dispatch to delivery, visible on the TruckGuru app.
Can I use this for moving my own things to Kolkata?
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.
Why did the rate change from yesterday?
Rates are not fixed. They move with vehicle availability, the lane and the date, and the rate is confirmed on the callback for your pickup date.
