Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceMost Vadagal tempos cross a state border
Vadagal sits in the Vallam-Vadagal industrial area off the Chennai-Bangalore highway, and a good share of what leaves it in small vehicles is headed out of Tamil Nadu: to a customer in Bangalore, a plant near Tirupati, or a distributor in Nellore or Vijayawada. That changes the job. A tempo that drives 300 km inside one state rarely gets stopped for papers. One that crosses into Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka with an invoice that does not match the e-way bill can sit at a checkpoint for half a day.
TruckGuru's tempo service in Vadagal books a Tata Ace or Bada Dost class vehicle with driver for these intercity trips, over 100 km. Your goods only, loaded at your gate, delivered at the receiver's. We do not book deliveries within Chennai or short runs between units in the park.
The documents that travel with the tempo
For a sale, the driver should carry the tax invoice. For stock transfers to your own branch, or goods going for job work, a delivery challan. If the consignment is worth more than 50,000 rupees, the e-way bill is generated by the consignor or consignee before the vehicle leaves, with our vehicle number on it.
Three mismatches cause most of the delays we see on interstate runs:
- The vehicle number on the e-way bill is from an earlier booking or has a typo.
- The invoice quantity says 40 cartons and the tempo has 38 because two went on another truck.
- The e-way bill validity runs out because the load was dispatched a day later than planned.
All three are fixed at the gate, not at the border. We share the vehicle number on the callback. Please update the e-way bill against it before the tempo moves.
Lanes across the border from Vadagal
| Destination | State | Road distance |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | about 120 km |
| Nellore | Andhra Pradesh | about 190 km |
| Bangalore | Karnataka | about 300 km |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | about 460 km |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | about 650 km |
For Tirupati by tempo, same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day. Bangalore and Vijayawada usually take 1 day each; Hyderabad usually takes 1 - 2 days with a night halt. For Hyderabad we usually suggest the load go on a 14FT Eicher if it is anywhere near a tonne, because the difference in trip cost is small against the distance.
Sizing the vehicle
The Ace / Dost / Pickup is rated up to 1,100 kg. A closed-body version takes up to 1.5 ton. Above that, a 14FT Eicher carries 3.5 ton, a 19FT Eicher 7 ton, and a 32FT container is for full production loads. The truck size guide gives deck dimensions. Declare the real weight: an overloaded small vehicle is exactly what an RTO check at a border looks for.
How the booking goes
Enter the trip 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) with the vehicle and slot. At loading you get a digital Lorry Receipt; the tempo is GPS tracked to delivery; the GST invoice follows after delivery. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you.
Rates for interstate tempo trips
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. Vehicles returning towards Bangalore are easy to line up; a tempo for Vijayawada can take a day longer to arrange.
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.
Onward options: hire truck in Bangalore for return loads, or open trucks for steel and castings.
Questions we get from Vadagal
Do I need an e-way bill for Vadagal to Tirupati?
Yes, if the goods are worth more than 50,000 rupees. It is an interstate movement, so the consignor or consignee generates it before dispatch with our vehicle number.
You changed the vehicle. What do I do with the e-way bill?
Update the vehicle number on the e-way bill portal before the tempo leaves your gate. Our team shares the new number as soon as it changes.
Can the tempo stop at Tirupati and then go to Nellore?
We book one pickup and one drop. Two receivers means two bookings.
How long to Bangalore?
About 300 km, usually delivered within 1 day by tempo.
Do you run short trips to Chennai city?
No. Every booking is intercity, over 100 km.
How much fits in the tempo?
Up to 1,100 kg in a standard Ace / Dost / Pickup, up to 1.5 ton in a closed-body Bada Dost.
Who handles loading?
You arrange loading and unloading labour at both ends. The driver secures the load.
Is the tempo tracked across the border?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery regardless of the state.
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 you carry personal items for someone moving to Andhra?
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 the checkpoint holds the tempo?
The driver calls our team, and we call you. Most holds clear once the correct invoice or e-way bill is shown, which is why we check papers at loading.
