DCLI

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) is the largest provider of container chassis to the U.S. intermodal industry. Operating an extensive fleet of approximately 290,000 units, it facilitates crucial over-the-road transportation of containerized freight. DCLI’s core business involves leasing and managing chassis pools, ensuring efficient cargo movement between ports, railyards, and customer destinations.

DCLI’s establishment addressed the critical demand for standardized container chassis solutions across the American freight network. Its formation responded to the need for a dedicated provider managing essential equipment, effectively linking sea, rail, and road transport. This reflects a strategic response to intermodal logistics complexities.

The company serves a diverse customer base across the intermodal ecosystem, including trucking firms, ocean carriers, and cargo owners. DCLI’s mission focuses on being the premier chassis partner, consistently improving freight transportation fluidity and reliability. Its vision aims to optimize infrastructure supporting containerized cargo, ensuring predictable and efficient national supply chain operations.