Pacer Stacktrain: Equipment: Fleet Overview

The Industry's Largest Equipment Fleet – Ready to Serve Your Needs

State-of-the-Art Containers
Pacer Stacktrain maintains its own fleet of approximately 30,000 double-stack containers and 30,000 chassis intended specifically for the domestic market. The size and diversity of our inventory ensures that the right type of well-maintained equipment is readily available for our customers, even in peak demand periods.

Our fleet includes:

53’ high-cube containers with 110” and 107” exterior door height
48’ high-cube containers with 107” exterior door height
45’ high-cube containers
40’ foot ISO containers
20’ foot ISO containers
Expandable chassis capable of handling multiple container lengths.

The domestic fleet is augmented with additional containers available through our operating partnerships with large steamship lines and leasing companies in the industry.

State-of-the-Art Railcars

Pacer Stacktrain currently operates a fleet of more than 1,800 railcars. These “stackcars” or “well cars” are the most technologically advanced railcars ever designed for the movement of containers. This configuration provides a very smooth ride which is excellent for high-value or damage-sensitive merchandise.

These lightweight stackcars consist primarily of five-platform units and are capable of carrying 10 containers each. The containers are stacked two high on each platform (hence the term double-stack) and are securely linked to each other with heavy-duty interbox connectors at each corner. These are the same connector devices that secure containers above-deck on ocean vessels. Individual platforms have different lengths to accommodate 20 ’, 40’, 45’, 48’, or 53’ containers. Gross platform loading capacities (including container tare weights) vary from 100,000 to 122,000 pounds.

A typical Stacktrain consists of 20 to 28 individual stackcars (carrying 200 to 280 containers) and operates at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour.