Transportation

Road Transport Services Across India and Nepal

Since 1980, IP Group (I.P. Roadlines India Ltd) has moved goods by road across India. We run full truck loads (FTL), part truck loads (PTL) and over dimensional cargo (ODC) from 65+ offices in 30 states. Our trucks also go straight into Nepal and Bhutan, with our own staff clearing customs at the border. One call books the truck, the paperwork and the delivery.

Since 1980 · 65+ offices in 30 states · 36+ warehouses · 5 lakh+ sq ft of storage · 200+ GPS-enabled vehicles · 10 lakh+ consignments a year

What is freight transportation?

Freight transportation is the movement of goods — raw material, finished products or machinery — from one business location to another by road, rail, air or sea. In India most freight moves by road, because a truck can load at the factory gate and deliver to almost any PIN code. This page covers our road transport. For rail, air and sea, see Multimodal Logistics.

Our road transport services

Full Truck Load (FTL)

You book the whole truck. It loads at your site, runs direct to one delivery point and unloads once. FTL suits large loads, fragile goods and anything with a fixed delivery date.

Part Truck Load (PTL)

You pay only for the space your goods take. Your cargo shares the truck with other goods going the same way. PTL suits smaller loads that will not fill a truck.

Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC)

Machinery, transformers and steel structures that are too long, wide, tall or heavy for a normal truck. We survey the route, handle the permits and move the load on high-capacity trailers with hydraulic axles. See ODC Handling.

India to Nepal and Bhutan transport

Direct trucks from Delhi, Kolkata and other hubs to Kathmandu, Birgunj, Biratnagar and Bhairahawa. They cross at Raxaul, Jogbani and Sonauli, where our own staff handle customs. See India to Nepal Transport and India to Bhutan Cargo.

FTL vs PTL: which one should you book?

FTL means Full Truck Load. PTL means Part Truck Load (also called LTL, Less than Truck Load). The right choice depends on how much of the truck your goods fill.

Point	FTL (Full Truck Load)	PTL (Part Truck Load)
You pay for	The whole truck	Only the space or weight you use
Best for	Big loads going to one place	Small loads, many destinations
Handling	Loaded once, unloaded once	Loaded and unloaded at hubs on the way
Transit time	Faster — runs direct	Slower — waits to fill the truck
Damage risk	Lower, less handling	A little higher, more handling
Cost per kg	Higher for small loads	Lower for small loads

 

Simple rule: if your goods fill most of a truck, FTL is usually cheaper per kg and safer. If they fill a small part, book PTL.

Which truck does your load need?

We match the vehicle to your load. As a rough guide:

Vehicle	Good for
14–19 ft closed body truck	Part loads and regional deliveries
20–24 ft closed body truck	Medium loads — FMCG, electronics, paints
32 ft container (single or multi-axle)	Full loads of cartons, sealed and weather-proof
Open body truck or trailer	Steel, pipes, cement, building material
Low-bed or hydraulic axle trailer	ODC and heavy machinery

 

We confirm the exact vehicle and payload when you book.

Where we deliver

We cover 30 Indian states from 65+ offices, plus Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Our head office is in Azadpur, Delhi, so Delhi cargo to any state or to Nepal can be booked directly with the head office team. Popular routes:

• Delhi to Mumbai
• Delhi to Kathmandu
• Kolkata to Birgunj
• Jogbani to Biratnagar
• Sonauli to Bhairahawa
• India to Bhutan

Industries we move goods for

• FMCG and personal care
• Consumer electronics
• Steel and metals
• Cement and building material
• Paints
• Automotive parts and tyres
• Food, beverages and edible oil
• Engineering and project cargo

How to book a truck

1. Share pickup and delivery PIN code, type of goods, weight and size.
2. We suggest FTL, PTL or ODC and send a written rate.
3. The truck reaches your site. Our team checks the invoice and e-way bill before loading.
4. Goods move on a GPS-enabled vehicle. You get an LR (docket) number and updates from our team.
5. We deliver and send you the signed proof of delivery (POD).

Why businesses choose IP Group

• 45+ years on the road. We started in 1980 and have worked by one rule since our first office: Service Before Self.
• Our own people at the border. Offices at Raxaul, Jogbani and Sonauli, and in Kathmandu — not hired agents. Your Nepal cargo does not change hands at the border.
• One company for everything. Transport, customs and warehousing under one contract — one bill, one person to call.
• You can see your truck. 200+ GPS-enabled vehicles and a team of 500+ trained staff who answer the phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is freight transportation?

Freight transportation is moving goods for business — raw material, products or machinery — by road, rail, air or sea. In India, road is the most used mode because trucks reach almost every PIN code.

What is the full form of PTL and FTL?

PTL is Part Truck Load: your goods share a truck with other cargo. FTL is Full Truck Load: you book the whole truck for your goods alone.

What is the difference between FTL and PTL?

In FTL you pay for the whole truck and it runs direct. In PTL you pay only for your share of space, and the truck stops at hubs to load other goods. FTL is faster and safer; PTL is cheaper for small loads.

How is road freight charged in India?

The rate depends on distance, vehicle type, weight or volume, the route (hill and border routes cost more), loading and unloading, and tolls. Send your load details for a written quote.

Do you provide all-India transport service?

Yes. We deliver across 30 Indian states from 65+ offices, and into Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

Can you send goods from Delhi to Nepal?

Yes. Trucks run from Delhi to Kathmandu and other Nepal cities through Raxaul or Sonauli, and our own border staff clear customs on the way.

What documents do I need to send goods by truck?

A tax invoice or delivery challan, and an e-way bill when the goods are worth more than ₹50,000 (some goods are exempt). For Nepal exports, export documents are also needed — see our Nepal customs document checklist.

Get a freight quote. Call 011 47091000, email info@iproadlines.com, or send your pickup PIN, delivery PIN, goods type and weight through the contact form.