When a tri-axle chassis may be needed for a container move
When container weight calls for tri-axle review
Heavy containers can affect equipment, legal weight, routing, appointment timing, receiver access, and driver planning. Tri-axle support is reviewed by fit.
Match gross weight to the legal route
An import container's gross weight may exceed standard chassis planning. Dispatch reviews legal weight, route, tri-axle fit, receiver access, and equipment availability before accepting the move; export moves should stay legal weight.
Weight and route details to provide
- Container size, gross weight, and cargo weight details.
- Terminal or ramp, delivery ZIP, route notes, and receiver access.
- Chassis need, legal-weight concern, route notes, equipment fit, receiver access, and timing window.
- Any legal-weight or site constraint.
Tri-axle import work SP Logistics can review
Dispatch reviews gross weight, legal route, receiver access, chassis fit, and current tri-axle availability before accepting an import move.
SP Logistics cargo-weight planning guidance
| Container | Standard dry | Standard reefer | Tri-axle dry | Tri-axle reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-foot | 38,000 lb | 34,500 lb | 42,000 lb | Not listed |
| 40-foot | 44,000 lb | 41,500 lb | 48,000 lb | 44,000 lb |
| 45-foot | 44,000 lb | 41,500 lb | 44,000 lb | 44,000 lb |
These figures are SP Logistics planning guidance, not a legal-weight determination or guaranteed acceptance. Final fit depends on axle distribution, chassis, route, receiver access, equipment, scale information, and current capacity.
Send the weight, route, and receiver details
Send container size, gross weight, import status, route, receiver access, chassis request, and appointment timing.