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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the weight restrictions for 20' and 40' containers?
Gross Maximum cargo weight:
• 20' with slider chassis-38,000 lbs
• 20' with triaxle chassis-45,000 lbs
• 40' with gooseneck chassis-44,00 lbs
• 40' with spread-axle chassis-47,000 lbs
• 20' or 40' via flatbed-38,000-39,000 lbs
• 20' via stepdeck-37,500 lbs
• 20' via double drop-38,000-39,000 lbs
What are the height restrictions on stepdecks, double-
drops, etc.?
• Maximum cargo height on a stepdeck is 10' 3".
• A double-drop is required for any freight over 10' 3".
• Maximum cargo height for rail shipments:
COFC—9' 6" TOFC—13' 6"
What are the floor depths for open-top
containers and flatracks?
• 20' open-top—12"
• 40' open-top—12"
• 20' flatrack—12¼"
• 40' flatrack—20½"–24"
What is the maximum cargo weight for refrigerated
containers and how much fuel can the gensets hold?
• Nosemount gensets hold up to 120 gallons of fuel, and the
maximum cargo weight is 39,000 lbs.
• Underslung gensets hold between 40 and 80 gallons of fuel,
and the maximum cargo weight is also 39,000 lbs.
How much do chassis weigh?
• 20' chassis—5,200 lbs
• 40' chassis—7,000 lbs
