Is a Lightweight Tri-Axle Container Chassis on the Horizon?

By: Ryan Presnal, National Chassis — Many Houstonians in the transportation industry have been talking about a heavy haul corridor for quite some time.  Although several efforts have failed, a new bill was recently proposed in the Texas legislature (SB 1524) once again outlining the possibilities and requirements to haul “heavy” intermodal cargo in and around the Port of Houston area.  The bill was introduced by Texas District 3 Senator Robert Nichols, chair of the Transportation Committee, and is currently being considered in the 85th