--- title: "Chassis Split" description: "A chassis split is when the container is not located in the same place as the chassis. In this case, the trucking company may assess a chassis split fee to cover the costs of bringing the chassis to the container location." language: en canonical: https://www.flexport.com/glossary/chassis-split-fee/ lifecycle: live dateModified: 2026-10-08T14:57:55Z topics: - "Ocean Freight" - "Trucking" --- # Chassis Split A chassis split is when the container is not located in the same place as the chassis. In this case, the trucking company may assess a chassis split fee to cover the costs of bringing the chassis to the container location. ## What is a chassis split? A chassis split is when the container is not located in the same place as the chassis. In this case, the trucking company may assess a chassis split fee to cover the costs of bringing the chassis to the container location. ### When does a chassis split occur? If an ocean port doesn’t have any chassis available, the trucker may travel to a nearby chassis pool first, pick up the chassis, and then proceed to the port from there. If applicable, a chassis split fee will appear on your Flexport invoice as a destination charge. ## How can you reduce the chance of a chassis split fee? Chassis availability at the port is the main driver, so you can't control it directly. You can ask your trucker or forwarder which pool they plan to use and whether it sits near the container terminal. Picking up containers during off-peak periods can also ease chassis shortages, depending on the port. ## Who pays the fee? The trucker charges the fee for the added mileage and time, and it passes to the party paying for drayage, usually the importer. Ask for the amount upfront when your quote covers inland trucking. Back to the [full glossary](https://www.flexport.com/glossary/). --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.flexport.com/glossary/chassis-split-fee/](https://www.flexport.com/glossary/chassis-split-fee/) for AI/LLM consumption.*