The steps for Motor Carriers to apply for UIIA participation are outlined below. To print or download these steps
All Documents Should Be E-mailed To The UIIA - UIIA@Intermodal.org
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Before you begin your application, please take a moment to review all requirements, especially those related to insurance. Preparing everything in advance helps prevent delays and ensures a smoother setup process.
Incomplete Applications Applications missing required information will remain in pending status for up to 30-days. If all requirements are not met within that timeframe, the application will be automatically deleted, and your company will need to reapply from the beginning.
The company name listed for UIIA participation must reflect either the legal name or the DBA鈥攏ot both. It must also match the name associated with the company鈥檚 FMCSA registration (DOT/MC Number) and the SCAC Code as listed with the NMFTA.
Your company will not be charged the UIIA annual fee until your account becomes active with at least one Equipment Provider.
Activation Is Provider-Specific Becoming active in the UIIA system does not automatically make your company active with all Equipment Providers.
UIIA supports over 60 participating Providers. Your company must meet the specific requirements of each Provider you intend to do business with, based on the facilities you access and the Providers that serve those locations.Port and Terminal Access May Vary Some ports or terminals may require separate registration outside of UIIA. Contact them directly for access requirements.
Amazon Truckers UIIA registration is not required to do business with Amazon in general. However, if you plan to haul Intermodal loads for Amazon, you must be registered with UIIA and show active with the participating UIIA Equipment Providers that Amazon requires your company to be approved for. Without this registration, you cannot pull Intermodal loads for Amazon.
Insurance Information
- The auto liability policy must include coverage for 鈥渟cheduled & hired鈥� autos or 鈥渁ny autos.鈥�
- The policy must include the聽听辞谤听
Progressive Insurance: Please note that Progressive does not currently offer auto insurance policies that meet UIIA requirements. If your company is insured through Progressive, you will need to obtain coverage from a provider that complies with UIIA standards.
Knight鈥檚 Specialty If your company has Knight鈥檚 Specialty as your insurance company, your insurance agent will be required to submit proof of Hired Autos & provide a copy of the completed UIIE-1 or CA23-17 endorsement.
Trisura Specialty or Accredited Specialty Insurance:
If your company is insured through any of these carriers, your insurance agent will be required to submit documentation verifying the following:
Copies of the Additional Insured Endorsements for auto liability, general liability, and trailer interchange coverage must be provided to our office for review and approval.
You can to view examples of acceptable endorsement formats.
You will be Required to provide the following:
Basic company information: Company Name, Address, E-mail, Phone & Fax.
SCAC code 鈥� you are required to have a SCAC code setup by National Motor Freight Traffic Association. You can apply for a SCAC code on-line at: , if your company does not already have a code assigned.
USDOT/MC number 鈥� you must show active as a carrier on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin. (FMCSA) websiteunder the same company name that you are applying for UIIA participation. To check your status, you can go to: , put in your USDOT or MC number to pull up your account.
TAX ID number or Employee Identification Number (EIN)
Insurance 鈥� you will need to meet ALL insurance requirements of UIIA/UIIA Equipment Providers your company wants to do business with. for the insurance requirements for each Equipment Provider. If your company has Progressive, Progressive does not currently write auto insurance that meets UIIA requirements. If your company has Knight's Specialty Insurance, Trisura Specialty Ins. or Accredited Specialty Ins. as your insurance company, please be sure they cover the insurance requirements for UIIA/UIIA Equipment Providers. Your insurance agent will need to provide PROOF of the following: the auto policy MUST cover 鈥渟cheduled & hire鈥� or 鈥渁ny autos鈥� and must include the or CA2317 (version 11/20) endorsement. Copies of the Additional Insured Endorsements for auto, general and trailer interchange will be required to be provided to our office. for an example of the endorsements we will accept.
UIIA annual fee - either by credit card, ACH or check. to view the payment form.
Note 1: your company will not be charged until you become active in the UIIA system.
Note 2: please note, that some ports or terminals may have separate registration requirements from the UIIA in order to access their facility. Trucking companies will need to contact the port or terminal directly for this information as these requirements for accessing the facility would be outside the scope of the UIIA.
Documents/questions Should Be E-mailed To UIIA@intermodal.org
Your company will have 30days from the day you register online to activate your UIIA account, or your Pending account will be deleted from our system & you will need to re-register again.
To Login To Your UIIA Account
If you have a SCAC code already listed in our system, you can log in using: SCAC code & Password
If you do not have a SCAC code set up in our system yet, you can log in using your: Account Number & Password
Once logged in, click on 鈥淩eason for Pending Application Status鈥�.
The information needed to complete the application will be shown under 鈥淩eason for Pending Application Status鈥�. If there is additional documentation that the Motor Carrier needs to be complete, it will be shown in the middle of the home page as shown above.
The example above shows that the Motor Carrier needs to log into their pending account and enter their credit card info for payment of the annual UIIA admin. fee and that their insurance agent needs to submit their insurance information online through the UIIA web portal. The middle section of the home page also shows that the Motor Carrier needs to execute the Canadian National and CSX Intermodal.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our office via email at UIIA@Intermodal.org
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