Chassis Shortages
To address major chassis shortages nationwide, Milestone Chassis updates and expands offerings on the West Cost and in the Midwest.
In the LA/LB market, Milestone is making the following improvements:
- Launching after hours pickup (5pm or later)
- Expanding inventory levels for available equipment types (which include 40’ gooseneck, 20’ tri-axels and 20’ sliders)
- Continuing to offer HTA discounts that will apply to all after hours bookings
Milestone Chassis will also open two new locations to better serve key markets in the Midwest:
- Cleveland:
- Address: 300 E. 131st Street, Cleveland, OH 44108
- Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm
- Close proximity to Norfolk Southern & CSX rail ramps
- Current inventory includes 6×20’ tri-axels (40’ gooseneck chassis to be added soon)
- Detroit:
- Address: 8501 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209
- Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm
- Close proximity to Norfolk Southern (onsite rail ramp), CSX, CP & CN rail ramps
- Current inventory includes 40’ goosenecks, 20’ tri-axels & 20’ sliders
“We listened to our customers,” says Doug Hoehn, Executive Vice President, Milestone Chassis. “We have demonstrated our commitment to being the nation’s premiere intermodal lessor in 2018 – you can expect a continuation of these efforts in 2019. We will continue to evolve our offering in line with market needs.”
SOURCE: AJOT