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Book Tata AceA short industrial run north of Ahmedabad
Chhatral GIDC sits on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana highway near Kalol, in Gandhinagar district. It is a working estate of small and mid-size manufacturing units, and the units there source raw material, components and packaging from across central Gujarat. Plants in Vadodara, in turn, send finished parts, chemicals and sub-assemblies up to Chhatral for further processing. TruckGuru books a dedicated truck with driver for these factory-to-factory loads.
The lane is about 150 km. Book online or call +91-7202045678; once confirmed, the team calls you back within 30 minutes in working hours with vehicle and driver details.
Same day or next day?
Transit is same day possible depending on loading, otherwise next day. In practice, a truck that is loaded and on the road from Vadodara by late morning usually reaches Chhatral the same afternoon. If loading drags into the evening, the truck typically unloads the next morning, because most GIDC units stop receiving after the day shift.
The road is straightforward. The truck takes the Vadodara-Ahmedabad expressway, uses the SP Ring Road around Ahmedabad to stay out of the city, and then heads north on the Mehsana highway past Kalol to Chhatral. City entry rules for trucks in Ahmedabad make the ring road the sensible choice.
What tends to move
Machined components and castings for job-work, steel sections, plastic granules in bags, process chemicals in drums and printed cartons make up most of what goes from Vadodara to estates like Chhatral. Many of these are repeat loads between the same two plants, which means the paperwork and the unloading routine are known on both sides. The variable is usually the weight, which changes from order to order, so give us the figure for this dispatch rather than last month's.
Picking a vehicle for 150 km
On a lane this short, the truck size matters more than anything else in the fare. Over-sizing is the usual mistake: shippers book a 19FT Eicher for a 2 ton load because it was the truck they used last time.
- Up to 1,100 kg (cartons, spares, a few drums): Ace / Dost / Pickup, up to 1,100 kg
- 2-3 ton of components or bagged material: 14FT Eicher
- Around 5 ton, mixed pallets: 17FT Eicher
- Up to 7 ton of steel or heavy parts: 19FT Eicher
- Goods that must stay dry: 20FT container
The Tata Ace page and Eicher rental page give body sizes if you need to check fit.
Indicative trip fares, Vadodara to Chhatral
Approximately 150 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.4,700 - Rs.5,300 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.5,100 - Rs.5,600 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.5,600 - Rs.6,200 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.6,200 - Rs.6,800 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Toll is included. Rates are not fixed: even on a short lane they move with the date, the vehicle and how many trucks are free near your pickup point, so confirm the current fare before you load.
What we would tell a first-time shipper
Book a day ahead if you want same-day delivery. A booking made at noon for a truck the same afternoon is possible on some days, but you lose the morning loading slot that makes same-day arrival realistic.
Also check gate timings at the Chhatral unit. Some plants receive only up to a fixed hour and close for lunch; a truck that reaches at 1:30 may sit until the gate opens again.
Paperwork
The trip is within Gujarat, but an e-way bill is still required for goods above Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it. The driver issues a digital Lorry Receipt at loading; GPS tracking runs till delivery; the GST invoice is raised after delivery. Loading and unloading labour and any transit insurance are arranged by you.
See other lanes on Vadodara truck hire.
Vadodara to Chhatral: quick questions
How far is Chhatral from Vadodara?
About 150 km via the expressway and Ahmedabad's ring road.
Can my goods reach the same day?
Yes, if loading finishes by late morning. Otherwise the truck unloads the next day.
What does a pickup-size vehicle cost?
A Ace / Dost / Pickup from Vadodara to Chhatral, about 150 km, is indicatively Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
And a 14FT Eicher?
A 14FT Eicher from Vadodara to Chhatral, about 150 km, is indicatively Rs.4,700 - Rs.5,300 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Is this Chhatral near Kalol?
Yes, Chhatral GIDC near Kalol, Gandhinagar district, on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana highway.
Do I need an e-way bill inside Gujarat?
Yes, for goods above Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Is toll extra?
No, the fare includes toll.
Can I book the truck for a fixed time every day?
We do not run a scheduled service. Each day's truck is a separate dedicated booking.
Can you also pick up from Chhatral back to Vadodara?
Yes, as a separate booking. Share the pickup details and we will quote it.
Can I send 400 kg with another company's goods?
No, each truck carries one shipper's goods only. The smallest vehicle carries up to 1,100 kg.
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.
How quickly will someone call?
Within 30 minutes of booking during working hours. Or call +91-7202045678.
