Chassis Resources & Guides
Container chassis buying guides, comparisons, financing, and regulations — written for truckers and drayage fleets.
- How Much Does a Container Chassis Cost in 2026? — What determines container chassis pricing in 2026: condition, axles, suspension, size, and volume. Full cost-factor breakdown plus total cost of ownership and financing options.
- 20ft vs 40ft Container Chassis: Which One Does Your Fleet Need? — 20ft and 40ft container chassis compared: dimensions, tare weight, payload, freight profiles, and when an extendable 20-40 solves both. Decision guide for fleets.
- What Is a Gooseneck Chassis and When Do You Need One? — A gooseneck chassis has a recessed front tunnel that lets 40ft and high-cube containers ride lower. How it works, why high-cubes require it, and how to spec one.
- Chassis Leasing vs Buying: Complete Cost Analysis — Lease or buy a container chassis? Full cost analysis: capital, maintenance, utilization, resale risk, and taxes — plus the hybrid strategies most fleets actually use.
- Tri-Axle vs Tandem Chassis: Weight Limits by State — Federal Bridge Formula, the 80,000 lb interstate cap, tandem vs tri-axle capacity, and how state overweight permits (Texas port corridors included) change the math.
- What Is Lease-to-Own Chassis Financing and How Does It Work? — Lease-to-own chassis financing explained: fixed payments that build equity, title transfer at term end, who qualifies, and how it compares to leasing and bank loans.
- FMCSA and DOT Requirements for Intermodal Chassis (2026) — The federal rules that govern intermodal chassis in 2026: the FMCSA roadability rule for IEPs, periodic inspections under 49 CFR 396.17, DVIRs, and who is responsible for what.
- How to Start a Drayage Company in Texas: Equipment Checklist — The authority, credentials, insurance, and equipment you need to start a drayage company in Texas: USDOT/MC, UIIA, TWIC, port registrations, tractor and chassis strategy.
- Extendable Container Chassis Explained: 20/40 and 40/45 — How extendable (telescoping) container chassis work: 20/40 and 40/45 configurations, locking positions, tare trade-offs, and when the flexibility pays for itself.
- Chassis Maintenance Checklist: FMCSA Inspection Requirements — A working chassis maintenance checklist built around FMCSA rules: daily pre-trip items, monthly PM tasks, the annual 49 CFR 396.17 inspection, and the records that prove it.
- Where to Buy Container Chassis in Houston: Buyer's Guide — A Houston buyer's guide to container chassis: why local stock beats factory queues, what to inspect before paying, port-corridor considerations, and how to compare dealers.
- Chassis Pool vs Owned Fleet: What's Cheaper for Truckers? — Pool chassis daily fees vs. owning your fleet: the utilization math, hidden costs of each model, quality control, and the hybrid strategy drayage carriers converge on.