TRAC Intermodal

TRAC Intermodal is a leading American provider of intermodal chassis and related equipment leasing services, specializing in marine chassis pools that connect ocean carriers, railroads, truckers, and cargo owners. The company traces its origins to Interpool Limited, founded in 1968 by Marty Tuchman and Warren Serenbetz, who had earlier helped develop the standardized corner casting and twist-lock mechanism that made modern containerization possible. Over five decades, TRAC has grown into the largest marine chassis provider and pool manager in the United States, operating a fleet of more than 175,000 marine chassis and managing eleven neutral pools with roughly 145,000 chassis available to users. Its network spans over 600 locations near major ports and transportation hubs, supported by seven service centers for maintenance and repair, nationwide roadside assistance, and tire supply programs. TRAC serves motor carriers, beneficial cargo owners, freight forwarders, ocean carriers, railroads, and intermodal terminals. The company processes about 1.8 million EDI transactions daily and counts more than 6,000 transportation customers nationwide. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, TRAC Intermodal remains privately held and continues to invest in fleet modernization, digital provisioning tools, and sustainability initiatives under its TRAC Blue Edge chassis branding.

TRAC Intermodal's history is intertwined with the development of modern intermodal transportation. In the early 1960s, Marty Tuchman and his colleagues at the American National Standards Institute introduced a corner casting and twist-lock mechanism to mount cargo containers to rail cars and chassis. This innovation enabled total interchangeability of equipment across ship, rail, and truck modes and was a foundational contribution to standardized containerization. In 1968, after making significant contributions to containerization, Marty Tuchman and Warren Serenbetz founded Interpool Limited. The company grew alongside the global container trade, providing chassis and container leasing services. Over the following decades, Interpool expanded its fleet and geographic reach, becoming a key player in the North American intermodal equipment market. The company later rebranded as TRAC Intermodal, reflecting its focus on marine chassis provisioning and pool management. By the 2010s, TRAC had established itself as the largest marine chassis provider and pool manager in the United States, operating over 175,000 marine chassis and managing eleven neutral pools. The company also developed digital tools such as the Chassis Lookup system and processed approximately 1.8 million EDI transactions daily. In 2024, TRAC was named a "2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" by Redefining the Road magazine, marking its second consecutive year receiving the honor. The company continues to invest in fleet modernization, including the TRAC Blue Edge chassis line, and maintains a nationwide network of over 600 locations and seven service centers.

• 2024

  TRAC Intermodal named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation for the second consecutive year.

• 1968

  Interpool Limited founded by Marty Tuchman and Warren Serenbetz.

• 1960

  Marty Tuchman and colleagues at ANSI introduce corner casting and twist-lock mechanism, enabling standardized containerization.

Largest marine chassis provider and pool manager in the U.S., focused on quality, reliability, and innovation in intermodal equipment solutions.

• Marine chassis

  Over 175,000 marine chassis, the largest fleet in the U.S., available for lease and pool use.

• Neutral chassis pools

  Eleven pools under management with 145,000 chassis available at TRAC's neutral pools.

• TRAC Blue Edge chassis

  Signature blue chassis recognized throughout the industry.

• Roadside assistance and tire supply

  Nationwide partner network for road service, commercial tire and parts supply.

1. 1Intermodal Chassis Provider and Pool Manager - TRAC Intermodaltracintermodal.com
2. 2Company History - TRAC Intermodaltracintermodal.com
3. 3About TRAC Intermodal - TRAC Intermodaltracintermodal.com
4. 4TRAC Intermodal Named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation - TRAC Intermodaltracintermodal.com
5. 5TRAC rebrands its corporate identitycitizen.co.za