Intermodal Chassis

Intermodal chassis solutions engineered for the safe, efficient transportation of ISO containers across ports, rail terminals, distribution networks, and specialized logistics operations.

Cheetah Chassis

Cheetah Chassis is one of North America's leading manufacturers of intermodal container chassis, designing and manufacturing a comprehensive portfolio of chassis solutions for ports, rail, drayage, freight, tank container, and specialized transportation applications. Built in the United States, Cheetah chassis are engineered for durability, operational versatility, and long-term fleet performance while offering a broad range of standard and custom configurations to meet diverse container transportation requirements.

Available Intermodal Chassis Solutions

  • 20' ISO Container Chassis

    Standard and extendable chassis designed for transporting loaded 20-foot ISO containers.

  • 40'–45' ISO Container Chassis

    Gooseneck chassis engineered for 40-foot and 45-foot container transportation.

  • 20'/40' Combo Chassis

    Multi-position chassis capable of transporting either one 20-foot or one 40-foot ISO container.

  • 20'/40'/45' Combo Chassis

    Versatile chassis accommodating multiple ISO container lengths on a single platform.

  • Gooseneck Chassis

    Standard gooseneck configurations for efficient intermodal freight transportation.

  • Drop Frame Tank Chassis

    Low-profile chassis specifically engineered for ISO tank containers and liquid bulk transportation.

  • Bridgemaster Chassis

    Heavy-duty extendable chassis optimized for legal transport of loaded 20-foot containers under bridge law restrictions.

  • Maximizer Chassis

    Flexible chassis capable of transporting one 40-foot container or two empty 20-foot containers.

  • Tri-Axle & Quad-Axle Chassis

    Multi-axle chassis designed for higher payload capacities and specialized transportation requirements.

  • Canadian Chassis

    Configurations engineered to comply with Canadian transportation regulations.

  • Custom Container Chassis

    Purpose-built chassis designed to meet unique operational, dimensional, and cargo requirements.

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  • A container chassis, also known as an intermodal chassis or skeletal trailer, is a specialized trailer designed to transport ISO shipping containers over the road. Equipped with integrated container twist locks, container chassis provide a secure platform for moving containers between ports, rail terminals, distribution centers, warehouses, military installations, and other logistics facilities without transferring the cargo from the container. CTI offers container chassis solutions from leading manufacturers to support commercial intermodal transportation, defense logistics, government operations, and global supply chain applications.

  • Selecting the right container chassis depends on the size and weight of the containers being transported, operating environment, route requirements, axle configuration, and fleet utilization. Important considerations include compatibility with 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, and 53-foot containers, payload capacity, suspension type, extendable versus fixed-frame designs, and applicable transportation regulations. CTI works with customers to evaluate their operational requirements and recommend container chassis solutions that maximize efficiency, safety, and long-term fleet performance.

  • Container chassis are available in a variety of configurations designed to support different container sizes and intermodal transportation requirements. Available solutions include fixed-length chassis, extendable chassis, tandem-axle and tri-axle configurations, gooseneck chassis for high-cube containers, domestic chassis, and specialized chassis designed for ISO tank containers or other unique applications. By representing multiple leading manufacturers, CTI helps customers compare available chassis platforms and identify the solution best suited to their operational, technical, and procurement requirements.

  • Yes. Container chassis can be configured with a wide range of factory-installed options to support specialized intermodal and logistics operations. Depending on the manufacturer and intended application, available options may include air or mechanical suspension systems, lightweight designs, multiple axle configurations, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), LED lighting, tire inflation systems, GPS and telematics integration, lifting or discharge equipment for tank chassis, and other application-specific features. CTI works directly with its OEM partners to configure container chassis that align with each customer's operational requirements and procurement objectives.

  • Whether you're purchasing a single container chassis or supporting a fleet-wide acquisition, CTI assists customers throughout the equipment selection and procurement process. Our team develops application-specific quotations, coordinates factory-direct ordering with our OEM partners, and manages delivery logistics from production through final delivery.

    CTI supports federal agencies, the Department of Defense, state and local governments, port authorities, commercial fleets, logistics providers, contractors, and institutional customers worldwide. Depending on customer eligibility and procurement requirements, equipment may be acquired through our GSA Multiple Award Schedule, the Defense Logistics Agency's Heavy Equipment Procurement Program (DLA HEPP), or direct procurement. With extensive experience coordinating domestic and international deliveries, CTI helps customers acquire mission-ready intermodal transportation equipment wherever it is needed.

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