Chassis Split Fees in Miami, Explained

A chassis split fee is a charge you pay when the chassis needed to move your container is stored at a different location than the container itself, forcing an extra trip. In Miami, split fees are a common surprise line item on drayage invoices, and the easiest way to avoid them is to use a carrier that owns its chassis pool.

Why chassis splits happen

At many ports, containers and chassis are managed separately. If the terminal has your box but no available chassis, the trucker must pick up a chassis elsewhere and deadhead back, adding time and cost.

How to avoid split fees

Work with an asset-based carrier that supplies its own chassis, so the equipment travels with the truck. Go Freight runs its own pool, avoiding shortages and split billing. See our drayage and asset-based 3PL services.

Read your quote carefully

Ask for an all-in rate that names chassis, and pair drayage with warehousing so the whole move is under one provider.

Frequently asked questions

What is a chassis split fee?

A charge for retrieving a chassis stored separately from your container, requiring an extra trip before the container can be moved.

How do I avoid chassis split fees in Miami?

Use an asset-based carrier that owns its chassis pool so the chassis and truck arrive together.

Tired of surprise chassis fees? Get an all-in quote or call (786) 445-0150.