Freight Glossary
Chassis – Meaning & Examples
A wheeled frame used by trucks to transport shipping containers. Meaning and examples of Chassis in freight and logistics.
- Related terms
- container chassis, trailer chassis, truck chassis
A wheeled frame used by trucks to transport shipping containers.
A chassis is a wheeled trailer frame onto which shipping containers are mounted for road transport. Truck tractors pull chassis with containers attached. Chassis may be owned by carriers, shipping lines, or chassis pools. Types include standard (20'/40'), tri-axle (for heavy loads), and extendable (for different sizes). Chassis availability at ports can impact drayage operations. After container delivery, empty chassis return to pool locations.
Chassis examples
- The driver picks up a 40' chassis from the pool, loads a container at the port, and delivers to the warehouse.
How Chassis is used in freight operations
Chassis appears in quotations, bookings, shipping documents, and tracking updates. Confirm how it applies to your shipment with your carrier, forwarder, or customs representative, because practice can differ by country and contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chassis?
A wheeled frame used by trucks to transport shipping containers.
What is an example of Chassis?
The driver picks up a 40' chassis from the pool, loads a container at the port, and delivers to the warehouse.