A special trailer or attachment that allows shipping containers to be transported by truck. It is essential for shipments transitioning from sea to road and typically incurs a chassis fee.
The chassis is designed to fit securely around the container, preventing movement during transport. There are different chassis sizes for 20-foot and 40-foot containers, and tri-axle chassis are available for overweight Full Container Load (FCL) shipments.
Chassis Fees
- Standard
This applies when a container moves from the ocean to the truck. For FCL shipments, this is a flat fee, which varies by trucker. For LCL shipments, the fee is based on cargo volume - Tri-Axle
Required for overweight shipments needing a tri-axle chassis. The 20-foot container requires a tri-axle if its weight exceeds 36,000 lbs. The 40-foot container requires the same if its weight exceeds 44,000 lbs
Truckers may apply both a chassis fee and a tri-axle chassis fee for overweight shipments.