CHARLESTON, SC — SEPT. 15, 2026 — South Carolina Ports SMART Pool™ Chassis Program has expanded its direct leasing program to support expedited logistics in the Southeast market.
By leasing chassis directly, motor carriers secure better rates for a set period, ensuring equipment is ready and available, when and where it is needed most.
With a fleet of nearly 10,000 modern, reliable and GPS-equipped chassis and competitive daily rates, the SMART Pool™ Chassis Program gives ocean carriers, motor carriers and shippers a key competitive advantage.
“In a dynamic market, where every minute and dollar counts, reliability is critical to a successful supply chain, particularly for just-in-time manufacturers and retail distribution centers fulfilling online orders,” said James Caudill, Director of SC Ports’ Chassis and SMART Pool™. “Our port-owned and managed chassis pool allows a seamless process from start to finish. We offer reliable chassis for shippers needing predictability.”
Carriers, shippers and drivers benefit from convenient on-site terminal depots, repair support, clear billing visibility and an in-house chassis team. Chassis availability means less time spent searching for available equipment, ensuring freight keeps moving throughout the Southeast.
“The SMART Pool™ Chassis Program provides the Southeast market with dependable chassis availability, creating faster logistics and better service for our partners and customers moving freight through the Port of Charleston,” SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said. “Ocean carriers, truck drivers and shippers can lease chassis directly, ensuring they can confidently plan and expertly meet demand.”
The SMART Pool™ Chassis Program offers three options to support any supply chain:
- Lease chassis daily by utilizing in the SMART Pool™
- Direct billing options — ideal for BCOs
- Lease over a longer term to secure your fleet.
Contact SC Ports’ chassis team today to lease directly or enroll in the SMART Pool™.