Recommended Practices for Sourcing Chassis for Bulk Liquid Transportation

Procuring the right bulk liquid chassis is critical to the function of your business. You depend on your equipment to get your product where it needs to go safely and on time. So put some thought into carefully selecting your chassis leasing company, a company who will support your business for the long-term. Even when the unexpected happens.

Choosing a dependable and trustworthy chassis leasing company can mean the difference between successful deliveries and, well, not successful deliveries. Consider whether or not your equipment leasing contractor offers:

  • Flexible lease terms, 
  • A diverse selection of chassis models and equipment configurations,
  • Excellent customer service, and
  • A proven track record of stability and success.

Flexible lease

Flexible Lease Terms

Flexibility should be a factor in your decision to lease a bulk liquid drop frame chassis. Therefore, it is recommended to source bulk liquid transportation equipment from a company that understands your industry and will work with your schedule. Penn Intermodal Leasing, LLC provides lease term limits starting at 1-year or longer and if your term is up and you want to extend it, just. Contact Penn today.

If you’re considering buying a chassis, read our October 2019 Blog Post on Leasing vs. Buying here.

Drop frame Chassis Models Available for Bulk Liquids

If you routinely transport bulk liquid products, working with a bulk liquid chassis leasing company that has an available selection of chassis models at convenient locations is essential. Sourcing tank container chassis from a single company (or a few key partners) will make a large and diverse inventory of newer models available to meet the bulk hauling requirements of your business. Aim to lease a larger number of units and/or add longer terms to leverage economies of scale and minimize transaction costs. Penn Intermodal Leasing, LLC available equipment includes a fleet of:

  • Hi-Lo Drop Frame Chassis,
  • Spreadaxle Drop Frame Chassis,
  • Closed Tandem Drop Frame Chassis,
  • Triaxle Drop Frame Chassis, and more.

If you’re not finding a chassis leasing company that will work with you and your product, Contact Penn Intermodal Leasing, LLC for assistance.

Customer Service

Having the equipment available is only part of the equation. Source units to where they are required in a timely manner are just as important. When sourcing equipment for bulk hauling, contact a tank container chassis leasing company with a commitment to customer service is critical for success. Timely delivery of equipment means timely delivery of your products and Penn Intermodal Leasing, LLC’s chassis will get you on the road faster.

Track Record of Success

Since 1988, Penn Intermodal has been the company to trust for sourcing intermodal transportation equipment. Our recent focus on the bulk liquid market makes our experts in this industry a unique resource in these challenging times. Work with an equipment leasing company like Penn Intermodal Leasing, LLC that has a long history of providing transportation equipment solutions to multiple industries including chemical manufacturers, logistics, 3PL, environmental, edible liquids and more.

Contact Penn Intermodal to lease from their fleet of bulk liquid chassis which are road-worthy and ready for timely delivery. You will also experience our exceptional customer service. One Google reviewer writes: “Excellent service!! I leased a chassis from you and it was really good and durable. Thanks for that amazing chassis.” Contact Penn today to discuss chassis leasing options!

April Uhlenburg
April U

April has been working with Penn Intermodal’s Sales and Operations teams to educate clients on the benefits of leasing chassis for bulk liquid storage and transport since 2012.

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