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A intermodal trailer, also known as an intermodal container chassis or chassis trailer, is a semi-trailer designed to safely carry intermodal containers. Truck drivers use chassis to move containers between ports, rail yards, container yards and shipper facilities. There are many different types of intermodal container trailer, and you can choose the one that best suits you based on your budget, transportation needs, and national legal regulations.

A intermodal trailer, also known as an intermodal container chassis or chassis trailer, is a semi-trailer designed to safely carry intermodal containers. Truck drivers use chassis to move containers between ports, rail yards, container yards and shipper facilities.

There are many different types of intermodal container trailer, and you can choose the one that best suits you based on your budget, transportation needs, and national legal regulations.

Chassis trailer consist of a steel frame, tire and axle systems, brakes, suspension systems, lighting systems, and add-ons such as GPS, weight sensors, and more.

The axle configuration significantly influences the load-bearing capacity of the chassis for containers.The standard chassis trailer has 2 axles and can transport 20-foot and 40-foot containers. Typically, a three-axle chassis trailer can transport a 20-foot container exceeding 36,000 pounds or a 40-foot container exceeding 44,000 pounds.

Why use intermodal trailer?

1. Efficient and safe transportation: The chassis container trailer has a solid structure, which can effectively prevent the sudden movement of the container during transportation and ensure the safety of transportation.

2. Strong and durable: container semi trailers are usually made of high-strength steel, with reasonable structure and light weight. They have strong load-bearing capacity and can be used for a long time without being easily damaged.

3. Time and cost saving: Using chasis trailer can effectively save time and cost. It can transport multiple containers at the same time, and can directly transfer the containers to ships or railway trucks, avoiding additional loading and unloading processes and costs.

4. Low maintenance costs: intermodal trailer are simple to maintain and low cost during use, saving operating costs.

5. Meet various needs: There are various types of chassis semi trailer, and suitable models and configurations can be selected according to specific needs to meet the transportation needs of different companies.

In general, the use of intermodal trailer can improve transportation efficiency, ensure the safety of goods, save time and costs, and can flexibly adapt to different transportation needs.

Common types of intermodal trailer

1. According to size, it can be divided into: 20 foot shipping container trailer, 40 ft container chassis, 45-foot to 53-foot intermodal trailer.

2. According to the number of axles, it can be divided into: two-axle intermodal trailer, three-axle intermodal trailer.

3. intermodal trailer can also be divided into ordinary intermodal trailer, retractable intermodal trailer and tilted intermodal trailer trailer.

How to choose the right intermodal trailer according to your needs?

When choosing the ideal container chassis trailer, you should consider the following points:

1. Transportation requirements:

First, you need to determine the size of the container you need to transport, and choose the appropriate container chassis based on the container size. Secondly, determine the goods you need to transport. If you only need to transport containers, then choosing a intermodal trailer specially used for container transportation will be a suitable choice. However, if you also need to transport other cargo on the container, choosing a flatbed intermodal trailer can satisfy both needs. If you need to load/unload cargo at a specific location, a tilt intermodal trailer would be a good choice as you no longer need to hire an additional crane or other lifting equipment.

2. Transport weight:

You can choose the number of axles on the shipping container chassis based on the weight of the cargo or container. The greater the number of axles, the greater the load-bearing capacity of the chassis. When transporting standard containers, it is usually more appropriate to choose a intermodal trailer equipped with 2 or 3 axles.

3. Budget:

Different types and sizes of intermodal trailers vary in price, so choose the right trailer based on your budget.

When choosing the right intermodal trailer, you also need to consider factors such as road conditions, route and size of the container itself. Therefore, please consider various circumstances and choose a trailer that suits you.

If you have any questions or uncertainties when choosing a intermodal trailer, please feel free to contact us. At Caesar Trailer, one of the best intermodal chassis manufacturers, our expert technical and sales teams are ready to answer your questions and assist you in making an informed decision.