Full Truck Load (FTL) transport from Kolkata means a dedicated vehicle for your goods alone — loaded at your premises, driven directly to the destination, and unloaded there without transfers or stops for other customers’ cargo. Hindusthan Road Carriers has run FTL shipments out of Kolkata since 1985, across East and North-East India and cross-border into Bhutan.
When a Full Truck Makes Sense
- Larger loads — as a rough guide, above ~3–4 tonnes a dedicated truck usually works out better than part load.
- Time-critical cargo — no consolidation wait, no intermediate unloading, so it is the fastest option.
- Machinery, fragile or high-value goods — fewer handling points means less risk of damage. See how we moved heavy machinery from Delhi to Sikkim.
- Project and bulk supplies — construction material, solar equipment and similar consignments. Read about our solar panel shipment from Mumbai to Kolkata.
For smaller consignments, part load from Kolkata is usually more economical — our FTL vs PTL guide explains the break-even in detail.
Full Truck Load Routes from Kolkata
| Route | Distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata → Siliguri | ~600 km | 1–2 days (full truck) · 2–3 days (part load) |
| Kolkata → Gangtok & Sikkim | ~700 km | 2–3 days |
| Kolkata → Bhutan (Phuentsholing) | ~700 km to the border | 2–3 days · +1 day for Thimphu |
| Kolkata → Guwahati & North-East | ~1,000 km | 3–4 days (full truck) · 4–5 days (part load) |
Beyond the Eastern corridor, we also arrange dedicated full-truck movements to and from other parts of India — ask when you enquire.
Choosing the Right Vehicle
Truck size is set by the weight, volume and dimensions of your goods — and, for Sikkim and parts of the North-East, by what hill roads can take. Cargo for the hills is often moved on a smaller vehicle from Siliguri onward; our guide to the Siliguri transshipment point explains why. For the difference between a 407, 709, 14 ft and 22 ft truck, see truck types explained. Tell us what you are shipping and we will suggest the vehicle.
Documents for a Full Truck Shipment
- Commercial / tax invoice for the goods.
- E-way bill for interstate movement above the value threshold — with the correct Ship-To GSTIN (what changed in August 2026).
- For Bhutan, the additional import formalities covered in our Bhutan shipping guide.
HRC issues a GST invoice (GSTIN 19ACRPA9147P2ZP) for the freight and helps with e-way bill details before dispatch.
Book a Full Truck from Kolkata
Share the pickup location, destination, goods description, approximate weight and preferred loading date. Call +91 98742 42482 or WhatsApp us for a written quote the same day. More about HRC as a transporter in Kolkata.
Hindusthan Road Carriers has consistently delivered our goods on time, providing exceptional service and communication throughout the process.
Rajesh Singh — Agent Trading Pvt Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is full truck load (FTL) transport?
FTL means a whole truck is booked for one customer’s goods and driven directly from pickup to delivery, without sharing space or transferring cargo on the way.
How is full truck load transport charged?
A full truck is priced per vehicle, based on the route, vehicle size and type of goods. Call or WhatsApp +91 98742 42482 for a written quote.
How long does a full truck take from Kolkata to Siliguri?
Typically 1–2 days. Kolkata to Guwahati is typically 3–4 days, and Kolkata to Phuentsholing 2–3 days. Weather and festival-season traffic can add time.
Can you move heavy machinery from Kolkata?
Yes. We move machinery and industrial equipment on dedicated trucks and plan the vehicle and route around the load. Share the weight and dimensions when you enquire.
Do you provide full truck transport to Bhutan?
Yes. We run full truck loads from Kolkata to Phuentsholing and onward to Thimphu and other points, with our own office at the Jaigaon border.