What Is a Container Chassis?
Chassis 101: Understanding Container Chassis, Intermodal Trailers, and Container Trailers In the world of logistics and shipping, container chassis, intermodal trailers, and container trailers play an indispensable role in moving goods efficiently and securely. These essential pieces of equipment form the backbone of intermodal transportation, bridging the gap between ships, rail, and trucks. Whether you’re […]
A One of a Kind Container Chassis
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Memorial Day 2018: Remembering those who fought for our freedom
Did you know? Although the term Memorial Day was used beginning in the 1880s, the holiday was officially known as Decoration Day for more than a century, when it was changed by federal law. Four years later, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 finally went into effect, moving Memorial Day from its traditional observance […]
Meet Doug Dorn
Director Business Development CIE Manufacturing has hired Doug Dorn as director, business development. In this new position, Mr. Dorn will focus on support and development of CIE Manufacturing’s expanding North American market for intermodal chassis. Dorn brings extensive commercial vehicle industry experience with him to his new role at CIE Manufacturing. He spent more than […]
One Team, One Dream: Trailer Seminar 2018
May 8th – 10th, 2018 The greatest minds in intermodal transportation met in Manhattan Beach, CA to attend the CIE Manufacturing Vehicle Annual Trailer Seminar hosted by CIE Manufacturing with the theme this year of One Team One Dream: Connectivity in the Era of Globalization. The event was Sponsored by CIE Manufacturing Global Vehicle Division […]
Bridging the Gap: The MBA/Eagle Program
Creating a connection The connection between CIE Manufacturing and its manufacturing plants in China has always been a close one, however, early in 2017 CIE Manufacturing began looking for ways to even further bridge the gap in geographic distance, culture, language and communication with the goal of achieving even greater advances in quality assurance and […]
“Six to Sixty” – The Initiative That Started a Movement
With historic growth and expansion on the horizon, CIE Manufacturing turned its focus inward last year to look at all areas of our business to identify organizational improvements, strategies, and processes that would help us grow the expanding intermodal market while simultaneously focusing on exceeding our customer’s expectations with innovative designs and excellent customer service. […]
Winners Announced in 2nd Annual CIE Manufacturing Employee Appreciation Awards 2017
Welcome back CIE Manufacturing family and friends, we hope your holiday was spent well. We are excited to keep that thankful spirit alive with an extra special announcement — this first Monday after Thanksgiving marks our Second Annual Employee Appreciation Awards. Employee Appreciation Awards were established under the leadership of CEO/President — Frank Sonzala in […]
CIE Manufacturing – Making the Chassis that Move Freight
“The chassis market, historically, has not been very sexy,” says Frank Sonzala, named company CEO/ President in 2016. “It’s been the cheapest, lowest-grade product in the transportation industry.” The reason, according to Sonzala, is that, heretofore, chassis fleets were considered a stepchild of the steamship companies; they titularly owned them, but they passed the responsibility […]
Hurricane Harvey Intermodal Chassis Water Damage
If you have a CIE Manufacturing chassis that has been under water due to the Hurricane Harvey. Please do the following inspections below before putting your chassis into services… Inspection of the ABS//EECU systemInspection of the Brake ChamberInspection of the Slack AdjusterInspection of the Air lineInspection of the Landing GearsInspection of the Axles If any […]