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Book Tata AceCuttack buys for half of Odisha
Cuttack sits on the Mahanadi a short drive from Bhubaneswar and has been Odisha's trading town for a long time. Its wholesalers supply dealers across the coastal districts, and the industrial estates around Jagatpur and Choudwar take in plastics, chemicals and engineering goods. From Vadodara, the regular loads are PVC and HDPE pipes, chemicals in drums, electrical equipment and pharma consignments for distributors.
TruckGuru books one full truck with a driver for your consignment, door to door. Call +91-7202045678 or book online; after booking, our team calls back within 30 minutes in working hours with the truck and driver details.
Four states and about 1,630 km
The road distance is about 1,630 km. Truck transit is 3-4 days, because the driver rests at night and the route runs through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The usual line goes east across Maharashtra past Nagpur, through Raipur, and into Odisha by way of Sambalpur before dropping to the coast.
Three state borders mean three places where paperwork gets looked at. Keep the tax invoice, the e-way bill and the Lorry Receipt in the cab together. The e-way bill is generated by the consignor or consignee for goods above Rs.50,000, and for this distance its validity runs several days, so generate it close to the loading date rather than a week early.
Picking the truck for an eastern run
On a 3-4 day trip the fare is large enough that matching the truck to the load really pays. Some rules of thumb from our desk:
- Pipes are light for their size. Book by length and volume, which usually means a 32FT container or a 19FT Eicher, not by weight.
- Drummed chemicals are heavy and compact. A 17FT Eicher at 5 ton or a 19FT at 7 ton is normally right.
- Pharma and electrical panels should go closed. A 20FT container keeps rain and dust out.
- Steel or dense machinery near 16 ton needs the 32FT container in the 16 ton class.
The truck type guide has the body options if you are unsure.
Freight rates, Vadodara to Cuttack
Truck freight rates are not fixed. On the eastern lanes the number moves with how many trucks are heading that way in a given week; fewer trucks run from Gujarat to Odisha than to Mumbai or Delhi, so availability carries more weight here. Fares are per trip with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Vadodara to Cuttack
Approximately 1,630 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.50,500 - Rs.57,100 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.55,400 - Rs.60,300 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.60,300 - Rs.66,800 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.66,800 - Rs.73,400 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.89,700 - Rs.94,500 |
| 32FT Container | 16 ton | Rs.1,27,100 - Rs.1,38,600 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Monsoon and the coast
June to September is the hard part of the year. Heavy rain in coastal Odisha and the Chhattisgarh forest stretches can add a day, and cyclone warnings on the coast stop trucks for a day or two in some years. If a delivery is tied to a project date, build in that extra day. Book 3-4 days ahead in these months; trucks for the east take longer to line up than trucks for the north.
On the day of loading
This is not a scheduled service. We arrange a dedicated truck for the date you choose, and it carries nothing but your load. Labour for loading and unloading and transit insurance are arranged by you. Each trip has GPS tracking, a digital Lorry Receipt at loading and a GST invoice after delivery. If you also load out of other Vadodara estates, see truck hire in Vadodara, and the container truck page explains closed bodies.
Cuttack shipments: common questions
Bhai, Vadodara to Cuttack kitne din?
Plan for 3-4 days on the road for about 1,630 km. Add loading time at your end and the receiver's unloading time.
What is the fare for a 19FT Eicher?
A 19FT Eicher from Vadodara to Cuttack, about 1,630 km, is indicatively Rs.60,300 - Rs.66,800 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
And a 32FT container, 7-8 ton?
A 32FT container (7-8 ton) from Vadodara to Cuttack, about 1,630 km, is indicatively Rs.89,700 - Rs.94,500 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you deliver to Bhubaneswar on the same truck?
Yes, a second drop in Bhubaneswar can be planned at booking since it is close to Cuttack. Tell us both addresses up front so the fare is quoted for the actual route.
Is it a container on a trailer?
No. A 20FT or 32FT container here means a closed-body truck. We do not move shipping containers.
Do I need any Odisha permit?
No separate permit is needed from you for a normal commercial consignment. Carry the invoice and e-way bill for goods above Rs.50,000; the truck has its own national permit.
Can I send only 2 ton?
Yes, but it goes as a full truck. A 14FT Eicher with 3.5 ton load capacity is the smallest sensible option for a trip this long.
Does the price include toll?
Yes, toll is included in every trip fare. Rates are not fixed and are confirmed when you book.
Who unloads in Cuttack?
Your consignee arranges unloading labour. Please ask them to keep the crew ready, since a truck waiting at the gate for a day delays its next trip.
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 will I know where the truck is?
GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery. You also get the driver's phone number at the callback, which comes within 30 minutes of booking in working hours.
Can I book for next week now?
Yes. Booking a few days early is sensible on the Odisha lane. Use the freight calculator to see the current rate first.
