Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceSmall dispatches out of Taloja MIDC
Taloja MIDC is known for big tankers and container trailers, but a large share of what leaves the estate every day is small: a few drums of intermediate for a formulator in Pune, a pallet of sample batches for a lab in Nashik, spare pumps going back to a vendor in Vapi. That is where a tempo fits. TruckGuru's tempo service in Taloja books a Tata Ace or Bada Dost class vehicle with driver for these trips, as long as the destination is more than 100 km away. The vehicle carries only your consignment.
We do not book local runs to Panvel, Navi Mumbai or Mumbai.
Gate paperwork in Taloja takes longer than the loading
Chemical and pharma units in the estate check vehicles closely at the gate, and a tempo can wait an hour if the documents are not ready. Before the vehicle arrives, keep these sorted:
- Invoice and the e-way bill if the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees. The consignor or consignee generates it.
- Material safety data sheet copies if the drums carry anything classed as hazardous. Tell us at booking, because not every tempo driver will accept such cargo.
- A loading team ready at the dock. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you.
- Transit insurance if you want cover, which you arrange as well.
Once loaded, a digital Lorry Receipt is issued and GPS tracking runs until delivery.
Common runs from Taloja
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a few minutes from the estate, which makes Pune the busiest tempo lane from here, about 110 km and under four hours. Satara is about 230 km. Nashik, about 170 km, goes via Kalyan and Bhiwandi rather than through Mumbai. Kolhapur is about 350 km, a long day for a tempo. Northbound, Vapi and Ankleshwar take cargo into the Gujarat chemical belt, around 200 km and 350 km respectively.
One judgment from experience: the Khandala ghat on the expressway slows loaded tempos a lot. If a 1,100 kg load is heading to Pune on a tight receiver window, give it an extra hour.
When the load outgrows a tempo
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg; the closed-body version goes to 1.5 ton and keeps drums and cartons out of the monsoon rain. For 8-12 drums or a full pallet row, the 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the practical step. Heavier dispatches go on a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) or a 32FT container. See the truck size guide for dimensions, and hire truck in Navi Mumbai for larger vehicles from the same belt.
Taloja tempo rates
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 toward Pune are easy to arrange; hazardous-class cargo narrows the pool of willing drivers, so allow extra time for those bookings.
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.
After booking on the website or the 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).
What Taloja units ask us
Can a tempo carry 6 drums of solvent to Pune?
Depends on weight and class. Six 200-litre drums can cross 1,100 kg, which is over an Ace's limit, so we may suggest a 14FT Eicher. Mention the cargo class at booking.
Do you take Taloja to Vashi?
No, we only book trips over 100 km.
How long to Pune?
About 110 km by the expressway, usually 3-4 hours for a loaded tempo.
Who arranges the e-way bill?
The consignor or consignee, for goods worth more than 50,000 rupees. Keep it ready before the tempo reaches the gate.
Does the driver help load drums?
No. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you at both ends.
Is the tempo only for my goods?
Yes. One consignment per vehicle.
Closed tempo available?
Yes, a closed-body Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton. Ask for it for pharma cartons or anything that must stay dry.
Is insurance included?
No. Transit insurance is arranged by the customer if needed.
Can I lock the rate for a monthly dispatch?
Rates are not fixed and change with date and demand. Each trip is priced at booking, with toll included.
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.
When do I get the invoice?
The GST invoice is issued after delivery. The digital Lorry Receipt comes at loading.
