Help Hauling Ocean Containers!!!!

You will need a TWIC card to get in to the port to get the container . http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm . Containers can be strapped on a regular flatbed . The shipping company may have the container put on a chassis at the port . No special permits are required for containers but we need to know exactly what you plan on doing . If you own a business and the container is material for your business you can rent a truck and flatbed . If you have a business with a truck your fuel permits and inspections needed will depend on whether you just operate in Texas or go to other states . If someone is paying you to haul the container you need authority to haul freight . Again , permits depend on whether you operate interstate or intrastate .

 

In Louisiana they're hot, it's all year round coming from port of new Orleans to port of baton rouge

 

A container chassis is helpful too but I know you can do it with flat decks as well.

 

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You'll most likely need an interchange agreement, a chassis based on the dimensions of the cans to be hauled, TWIC for each driver, and possibly more insurance. Some ports require their own port ID for each driver as well. I don't know if there are truck age requirements for TX ports, so that would be something to check into at the specific port you'll be using.

If you won't be hauling high cubes, a flatbed with can locks might be a better investment trailer wise, especially if they are one way hauls. High cubes need a step deck with a 40 bottom to haul loaded 40' containers.

 

Considering the question was asked over 2 years ago,

I'm quite sure he got involved in hauling containers.

Chances are very good, that within a short amount of time,

he lost his butt !!!!


However, on the other hand, perhaps he did good with it. And if he did,

more power to him.....