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Plain-English guides on GST, e-way bills, truck booking and routes from Coimbatore, written by the HP Logistics team.

Coimbatore to Delhi truck transport: distance, transit time, documents and tips
Route guides

Coimbatore to Delhi truck transport: distance, transit time, documents and tips

About 2,450 km, mostly on NH 44. Transit times, truck options, documents and practical tips for Coimbatore to Delhi NCR loads.

8 October 20267 min read
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GST on truck transport in 2026: 5% or 18%? A simple guide for shippers
GST and rules

GST on truck transport in 2026: 5% or 18%? A simple guide for shippers

The 12% option is gone. Here is what the 5% and 18% GST options on road freight mean for your bill, and who actually pays the tax.

6 October 20267 min read
Truck transport from Coimbatore to Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad: transit times and tips
Route guides

Truck transport from Coimbatore to Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad: transit times and tips

Distances, transit times and practical tips for the four busiest south Indian routes out of Coimbatore.

4 October 20266 min read
E-way bill rules in 2026: the 180-day limit, OTP login and other changes every shipper should know
GST and rules

E-way bill rules in 2026: the 180-day limit, OTP login and other changes every shipper should know

When you need an e-way bill, how long it is valid, and the 2025 changes (180-day invoice limit, OTP login, 360-day extension cap) that still catch shippers out.

2 October 20268 min read
FTL vs PTL: which truck booking is right for your shipment?
How-to guides

FTL vs PTL: which truck booking is right for your shipment?

A simple way to decide between a full truck and a shared part load, based on weight, urgency, fragility and cost.

30 September 20266 min read
What is an LR (lorry receipt)? Meaning, details and why it matters
How-to guides

What is an LR (lorry receipt)? Meaning, details and why it matters

The LR is your proof that goods were handed to a transporter. Here is what it contains and how it differs from an invoice and an e-way bill.

26 September 20266 min read
AC cabins are now mandatory in new trucks: what it means for drivers, owners and freight rates
Industry news

AC cabins are now mandatory in new trucks: what it means for drivers, owners and freight rates

Every new medium and heavy truck built since 1 October 2025 must have an AC cabin. Here is what that means for drivers, owners and your freight rates.

24 September 20265 min read
Before you load: a 5-point truck check that prevents most transport problems
How-to guides

Before you load: a 5-point truck check that prevents most transport problems

Most transport problems start before the truck leaves your gate. These five checks catch them early.

22 September 20267 min read
How to choose a transport company in Coimbatore: 10 questions to ask before you book
How-to guides

How to choose a transport company in Coimbatore: 10 questions to ask before you book

Coimbatore has hundreds of transporters. Ten questions separate a reliable logistics partner from a risky one.

18 September 20268 min read
ODC transport in India: how oversized and heavy machinery is moved by road
How-to guides

ODC transport in India: how oversized and heavy machinery is moved by road

Turbines, transformers and big machines need special trailers, route surveys and permits. Here is how ODC moves work.

14 September 20267 min read
Goods-in-transit insurance: owner's risk vs carrier's risk explained
How-to guides

Goods-in-transit insurance: owner's risk vs carrier's risk explained

If goods are damaged on the road, who pays? Owner's risk, carrier's risk and transit insurance in plain words.

10 September 20266 min read

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