b'8American Journal ofTransportation ajot.comCHASSIS MGT. &Chassis equipment DRAYAGE2025 features components for safety and efficiencyChassis equipment continues to improve techno-logically with a greater emphasis on safety, effi-ciency and flexibility.By Debra Phillips, AJOTThechassisindustryisforsafeoperations.Electronic improving,bothintermsofStability Control (ESC) is being efficiencyandthequalityofadopted to prevent skidding and equipment being placed into ser- rollovers by applying brakes to vice. The common denominatorindividual wheels.between the two is the adoptionAnti-lockbrakingsystems of technology. (ABS) have long been standard FlexiVan Leasing announced that its fleet of technology-enabled SmartChassis surpassed 75,000 units. Thelatestchassisfeaturesintruckingequipment.Today, focus on safety, efficiency, andchassis equipment also features The smart chassis - a game changer flexibilitythroughadvancedABStopreventwheelsfrom electronics, high-strength mate- locking up during hard braking, rials,andsmartmonitoringallowing the driver to maintain The change to smarter chassis is driving efficiency and reducing costs. systems.Keyfeaturesincludesteering control.electronicstabilitycontrolandTodays chassis are designed By Debra Phillips, AJOT anti-lockbrakesforenhancedtointegrateforwardcollision safety, as well as telematics andwarning,automaticemergency Technologyischangingthechassismarket,Notlongago,chassisequipment,essentialforpredictiveanalyticsforopti- braking,andlanedeparture offeringgreaterefficiency,reducedcosts,andintermodal transport, was frequently overlooked,mized maintenance and perfor- warning systems, which use sen-improvedreliabilityfortruckingcompaniesandresulting in challenges for users in accessing chas- mance. Additionally, the vehiclesors to detect hazards and help drayageoperators. Aschassisbecomesmarter,sis when and where they were needed and findingutilizeslighter,moredurableprevent accidents.shippers gain greater control over complex globalupdated chassis equipment. materials, such as high-strengthEnhancedstructuralinteg-supply chains, driving efficiency and reducing costs. To some, it may seem that the chassis businesssteel and aluminum, to improverityalsocontributestosafety. Inthepastsixmonths,chassisequipmentis straightforward. It involves a truck, a trailer, and afuel efficiency and durability. Modern chassis use high-strength manufacturers and lessors have introduced tech- container all coming together to transport products.materialsandadvancedengi-nologies that provide greater real-time visibility ofHowever, with many stakeholders and moving parts,s AfeTyP ArAmounT neeringtoimprovecrashwor-assets, reduce the time a truck spends being cou- it is actually a complex piece of an equally challeng- Muchlikethetruckingthiness and occupant protection. pled with chassis equipment, and streamline pro- ing processthe global supply chain. industry,thechassisindustryLED lighting and better reflector cesses through online portals. With volatility in volumes, changes in routesisbecomingsaferbyspecify- placementimprovevisibility, This level of focus on chassis technology isdue to geopolitical unrest, new trading partners,ing components that rely on the(FEATUREScontinued on arelativelynewdevelopmentintheindustry.(SMARTcontinued on page 12) equipment, not just its operators,page 20)'