In the intricate ballet of global logistics, few vehicles are as immediately recognizable or as fundamentally critical as the container truck, and Freightliner, as North America's leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer, builds some of the most capable machines for this demanding role.
Often referred to in the industry as a "chassis cab" or "container chassis," a Freightliner container truck is not a standard semi-truck pulling a dry van trailer. Instead, it is a specialized, ruggedized tractor—most commonly based on the iconic Freightliner Cascadia or Columbia models—specifically designed and equipped to securely carry and transport standard 20-foot, 40-foot, or 53-foot intermodal shipping containers. Its defining feature is a reinforced, low-profile steel frame (the chassis) with twist locks and securing hardware permanently mounted, allowing a container to be driven onto, locked down, and hauled with minimal handling.
