Truckers & UIIA Coverage

Insurance providers that can assist you fulfill the UIIA’s standards are out there if you’re hauling containers.

What is UIIA intermodal trucking insurance?

When it comes to intermodal trucking and equipment providers, only one standard industry contract is available: the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement (UIIA) (ocean carriers, railroads & equipment leasing companies).

In the daytime, intermodal motor carriers primarily operate local trips between ports and railyards, transporting container-based freight.

A motor carrier cannot enter a port or a rail yard unless it has insurance that meets UIIA criteria.

Let Milber Multi Services compare commercial trucking insurance quotes that meet all UIIA insurance criteria, including:

• General Liability with a limit of $1 million per occurrence with excess up to $5,000,000
• Auto Liability with a CSL (combined single limit) of $1 million with excess up to $5,000,000 Auto Policy must be marked as either an “ANY AUTO”, “SCHEDULED AND HIRED” or “ALL OWNED and HIRED” policy
• *Cargo Insurance limits up to $1,000,000
• *Trailer Interchange Coverage from $20,000 with excess up to $100,000. This is to cover physical damage to non-owned equipment while in the care, custody and control of your insured.
• Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability (if applicable)

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Insurance for rented and non-owned vehicles can also be purchased by carriers because they often lease the chassis. To ensure that the containers being carried are not damaged in transit, it is necessary to obtain trailer interchange coverage.

Get a quick insurance quote for your UIIA intermodal truck business

It is common for fleets to get insurance quotations months in advance of their policies expiring. The purpose of this is so that they can shop around for the greatest rates and types of insurance coverage, as well as to establish a relationship of trust with the insurance companies that are looking out for your interests.

It’s never a bad idea to acquire a business vehicle insurance quotation and see if you can save money. Call us at any time, and we’ll be happy to talk about ways to cut your insurance premiums or get a quote for you to see where you stand.

If you have any questions or concerns, our experts are here to help.