A tri-axle chassis is exactly like it sounds—a trailer or undercarriage with three axles. But why should you care about tri-axles?
Mostly, where many shippers max out at two-axle trailers, a tri-axle trailer ensures safe transport of heavier loads.
Many shippers either do not have tri-axles or depend upon rental availability when needed. Heavy Weight Transport offers the unique benefit of our specialized tri-axle chassis fleet for our customers who need the additional support and safety these trailers provide.
Safety is our top focus at Heavy Weight Transport. Since 1983, we’ve been handling heavy cargo and overweight shipping for thousands nationwide.
Why Do You Need a Shipper with a Tri-Axle Trailer?
The tri-axle design is integral to intermodal transport, ensuring efficient movement of heavy products through the supply chain while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Advantages of a tri-axle trailer:
- Increased weight capacity: Significantly heavier loads — 55,000-65,000 pounds.
- Legal Compliance: By spreading the weight among more axles, it’s easier to stay compliant with state regulations.
- Improved Stability and Safety: Greater stability reduces your risk of accidents and damage.
- Cost-effectiveness: Allows for shipments of more cargo at once.
- Versatility and Adaptability: Ship 20-foot or 40-foot, standard, high cube, and refrigerated containers.
- Better Performance on Varying Terrain: More evenly distributed weight — no matter the route.
- Seamless Intermodal Transport: Smooth, efficient transitions from ships to trucks or rail.
Quick Glance: The Tri-Axle Difference
- Enhanced weight distribution for improved stability and safety
- Compliance with legal weight limits across various states
- Versatility to accommodate different container sizes
- Air-lifted third axle option for adjustable configurations
- Improved performance on diverse terrains
- Reduced wear and tear on both vehicle and road infrastructure
The Heavy Weight Transport Advantage
Heavy Weight Transport brings over 40 years of experience and a specialized fleet of custom-made equipment to each logistic service we provide. Thousands of customers across the U.S. have entrusted us with their freight.
With customized 4-axle trucks and 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot tri-axle chassis, the Heavy Weight Transport fleet is green-friendly and readily available to maximize your payload.
Shipping heavy means choosing a transport company with the right experience and the best equipment for your freight and its successful journey.
