CN Intermodal Insurance

    UIIA-Compliant Coverage for Drayage Carriers at CN Rail Terminals

    Canadian National (CN) operates an extensive North American rail network with U.S. intermodal terminals concentrated in the Chicago gateway, Mississippi Valley, and Gulf Coast markets. CN serves key markets including Chicago's Schiller Park terminal, Memphis, New Orleans, and Detroit, connecting Canadian trade lanes with major U.S. inland distribution hubs. U.S. drayage carriers working CN terminals must carry UIIA-compliant insurance.

    Same-day COI filings available. Coverage subject to underwriting.

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    Carrier availability varies by state, operation type, fleet size, and underwriting requirements.

    UIIA-Registered Agency
    Same-Day COI Filings
    E&S Market Access
    IANA Filing Approved

    About This Railroad

    • CN operates 19,500+ route miles across Canada and the United States
    • Key U.S. intermodal terminals: Schiller Park (Chicago), Memphis, New Orleans, Detroit / Harvey MI, Joliet connections
    • CN serves as a critical link for Canadian trade entering U.S. markets through Chicago and Gulf Coast gateways
    • CN participates in UIIA — UIIA-compliant coverage and IANA COI required for all CN U.S. terminal access
    • Truxsurance files UIIA COIs for CN equipment providers the same business day coverage binds

    Intermodal Terminals

    • CN Schiller Park Intermodal (Chicago, IL)
    • CN Memphis Intermodal Terminal (TN)
    • CN New Orleans Terminal (LA)
    • CN Harvey Intermodal (Michigan / Detroit area)
    • CN Homewood Intermodal (IL)
    • CN connections at Joliet (shared trackage)

    Coverage Required

    UIIA-compliant insurance is required for all carriers pulling containers from this railroad's intermodal facilities.

    Auto Liability

    Primary commercial auto liability for trucks operating at ports, rail terminals, and freight corridors. Minimum $1M CSL required by UIIA.

    Motor Truck Cargo

    Covers freight in containers while in your care between terminals, ramps, and warehouse delivery points.

    Trailer Interchange / Chassis

    Physical damage on non-owned chassis and trailers pulled under interchange agreements with equipment providers.

    General Liability

    Protects against certain premises and operations liability at terminals, yards, and business locations.

    Physical Damage

    Collision and comprehensive coverage for tractors and owned trailers in port, rail yard, and highway environments.

    Excess / Umbrella Liability

    Higher limits above primary policies when ports, railroads, or contracts require $2M, $3M, or $5M coverage.

    Coverage Requirements for This Market

    • Auto Liability — $1,000,000 CSL minimum (UIIA requirement)
    • General Liability — $1,000,000 / $2,000,000 (UIIA requirement)
    • Motor Truck Cargo — $100,000+ (UIIA requirement)
    • Trailer Interchange — $20,000 – $50,000+ (UIIA requirement)
    • Physical Damage on tractors and owned trailers

    Fast Filings & Certificates

    TruxSurance helps intermodal and drayage carriers secure proof of insurance quickly for railroads, ports, brokers, shippers, and equipment providers. Same-day certificate issuance and filing support may be available once underwriting is complete and coverage is bound.

    • Certificates of Insurance filed with IANA same business day
    • Additional insured endorsements for equipment providers
    • Waiver of subrogation where available
    • Loss payee / lienholder requests
    • Trailer interchange and cargo proof
    • Auto liability filings — MCS-90, state forms

    Authorized Intermodal Trucking Insurance Agency

    TruxSurance is a licensed trucking insurance agency helping intermodal carriers, drayage companies, port truckers, container haulers, owner-operators, new ventures, and fleets compare available transportation insurance options through E&S and specialty markets.

    • UIIA-registered agency — IANA approved
    • Same-day COI filings after binding
    • E&S markets for hard-to-place risks

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    Same-day UIIA filings. Coverage subject to underwriting and carrier approval.

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