Chassis inspections are currently in the spotlight as the American Trucking Association (ATA) alleges that some West Coast port chassis inspections are being illegally performed under the ratified ILWU/PMA contract. Since, by Federal law, chassis are required to be “roadable” … Continue reading
Category: Penn Intermodal News
Recruiting Minorities and Women in the Transportation Industry
Posted on Wednesday February 23, 2022 by
When diversity and inclusion are a part of a company’s core values, it propels the company forward and helps the workforce, customers, and community thrive in a positive cycle that benefits all parties. The transportation industry has largely been dominated … Continue reading
The Transportation Equipment Outlook for 2022
Posted on Tuesday December 7, 2021 by
What trends are Shaping Transportation Equipment Availability for 2022? The economists have spoken. The US economy is heating up, people who stayed home and accumulated savings during the pandemic, now want to spend their cash. Consumer spending has mostly focused … Continue reading
Triaxle Drop Frame with Extendable Slider “a.k.a. A Slider Triaxle”
Posted on Tuesday September 21, 2021 by
Drop frame chassis, also called tank container chassis, or ISO tank chassis are the most common chassis model for the transportation and storage of bulk liquids. Use drop frame chassis in combination with tank containers to transport and store hazardous … Continue reading
Recent Model-Year Equipment Supports Manufacturers’ Efforts to Attract and Retain Drivers
Posted on Wednesday August 4, 2021 by
Transportation and logistics companies are taking aggressive steps to solve the current truck driver shortage in the United States. Offering better equipment, like the recent model year drop frame chassis is one strategy to attract a new generation of truck … Continue reading
Transportation Outlook for 2021
Posted on Thursday July 1, 2021 by
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in rapid shifts in manufacturing, transportation, and logistics. As the country reopens and we return to more “normal” conditions, let us take a look at what lies ahead. The Economic Outlook According to the May NACD … Continue reading
How We Get An Apple Juice Box A Day – The Apple Juice Supply Chain
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2020 by
After orange juice, apple juice is the second most popular fruit drink in the world. The apple juice supply chain is crucial to bringing this beverage into US homes. The bulk of domestically harvested apples are consumed raw, therefore, most … Continue reading
Congestion at US Ports Due to COVID-19
Posted on Thursday July 2, 2020 by
Ports and terminals are essential to global and domestic supply chains. The United States transportation industry, which includes the services provided by trucking, distribution, warehousing, and logistics companies, keeps bulk liquids and dry goods containers moving into and out of … Continue reading
Penn Intermodal Leasing Awards $1,000 to the Winners of the 2015 Scholarship Essay Contest
Posted on Friday August 7, 2015 by
PHILADELPHIA — August 5th, 2015 — Penn Intermodal Leasing is proud to congratulate the winners of our 1st Scholarship Essay Contest. A total of $1,000 in prize money was awarded in order to raise awareness among college age students of … Continue reading
Lightweight Drop Frame Tank Chassis for Heavy Haul with Integrated Design (tare weight of 6920 lbs.) for FLEXI-BAG Transport Immediately Available in Oakland, CA
Posted on Monday January 12, 2015 by
Penn Intermodal Leasing’s newest drop frame tank chassis have arrived in Oakland, CA and are available for lease immediately. These lightweight chassis include the latest design features for moving wine and food grade liquids in Flexi-bags[1] across the hilly terrain … Continue reading
