Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceFrom Talegaon, Gujarat is a one-day tempo trip
People in Talegaon tend to think of Mumbai and Pune as the only markets within reach. Look at the map the other way. From the MIDC near Ambi and Navlakh Umbre, a tempo takes the expressway down to Kalamboli, swings round Thane on Ghodbunder Road and joins NH-48 north. Vapi and Silvassa are a working day away. Surat is a long day. For a component supplier with a customer in the Vapi chemical belt, or a packaging unit selling to Surat textile processors, that puts Gujarat closer than Nagpur.
TruckGuru's tempo service in Talegaon books a Tata Ace or Bada Dost class vehicle with driver for trips like these, over 100 km, carrying one consignment only. Deliveries to Pune city, Chakan or anywhere under 100 km are not something we take.
North-bound lanes from Talegaon
| Destination | Road distance | Tempo road time |
| Bhiwandi | about 130 km | Same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day |
| Nashik | about 200 km | 1 day |
| Vapi | about 290 km | 1 day |
| Silvassa | about 300 km | 1 day |
| Surat | about 390 km | 1 day |
| Ahmedabad | about 650 km | 1 - 2 days with a night halt |
The slow part is not the highway. It is Ghodbunder Road and the stretch past Thane, where a tempo can lose two hours in the evening. Our advice: load Gujarat trips by 8 AM so the tempo crosses Thane before noon, or load after 7 PM and let it run through the night.
Crossing into Gujarat or Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Once the drop is in another state or union territory, check the e-way bill before anything else. For goods worth more than 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates it using the vehicle number we give on the callback. Keep the invoice with the driver. A tempo with its paper in order clears the Achhad border check on NH-48 in minutes; one without it can sit there for most of a day.
Loads that suit this lane
- Moulded plastic parts and packaging for pharma and chemical units in Vapi and Silvassa
- Machined components and fasteners for engineering buyers in Surat and Ahmedabad
- Printed cartons and labels for Surat textile traders
- Samples and short lots that cannot wait for a full truck
An open Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg and a closed body up to 1.5 ton. For Surat or Ahmedabad with more than that, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) or a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) makes more sense over 400 km than two tempos. See the truck type guide for open and closed options, and hire truck in Surat if you also need loads coming back the other way.
What a Talegaon tempo costs
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. For Gujarat drops from Talegaon, the tight weeks are around Navratri and Diwali, when textile and packaging buyers in Surat all want stock at once.
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 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) to confirm the tempo and loading time. A digital Lorry Receipt is issued at loading, the tempo is GPS tracked until delivery, and the GST invoice follows. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. For a full list of services, see transportation services.
Talegaon shippers ask us
Talegaon to Vapi, 900 kg of moulded parts, how long does it take?
Usually within 1 day. It is about 290 km, and most of the road time is lost or gained at Thane.
Do I need an e-way bill for Silvassa?
Yes, if the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees. The consignor or consignee generates it before dispatch.
Which way does the tempo go to Gujarat?
Usually the expressway to Kalamboli, then Thane and NH-48 north. The driver may choose another route on the day if traffic is bad.
Can you do Talegaon to Hinjewadi?
No. That is inside the Pune region and under 100 km. We only book intercity trips.
How much will the tempo take?
Up to 1,100 kg on an open Ace / Dost / Pickup and up to 1.5 ton on a closed body.
Will the tempo stop for other loads on the way?
No. One vehicle per consignment, direct from your gate to your receiver.
Who loads it at our unit?
You arrange loading and unloading labour at both ends. The driver secures the load.
Ahmedabad in a tempo, is that sensible?
It works for urgent loads under a tonne, with a night halt on the way. For anything larger, a 14FT Eicher is the better booking.
Can I send my home things to Surat in the same kind of 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 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 track the tempo up to Surat?
Yes. GPS tracking covers the whole trip from dispatch to delivery.
