Port of Tacoma Trucking Insurance
UIIA-Compliant Coverage for Port of Tacoma Drayage Carriers
The Port of Tacoma on Commencement Bay is one of the West Coast's major container gateways, with Pacific Container Terminal (PCT), Total Terminals International Tacoma (TTI Tacoma), and LBCT Tacoma handling millions of TEUs annually. Tacoma port trucking carriers connect these facilities with Puget Sound warehouses, Eastern Washington distribution, BNSF and UP rail ramps, and Pacific Northwest delivery points.
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.
About This Port
- Port of Tacoma handles approximately 2 million+ TEUs annually
- Primary terminals: Pacific Container Terminal (PCT), TTI Tacoma, LBCT Tacoma, Husky Terminal
- BNSF Tacoma and UP Tacoma intermodal facilities provide rail connections
- SR-509 and the Port of Tacoma Road interchange are primary freight access corridors
- TWIC required for unescorted access to Tacoma marine terminals
Terminals & Facilities
- Pacific Container Terminal (PCT)
- Total Terminals International Tacoma (TTI Tacoma)
- LBCT Tacoma
- Husky Terminal & Stevedoring
- BNSF Tacoma Intermodal Terminal
- UP Tacoma Intermodal Terminal
Coverage Required
Port terminal access requires UIIA-compliant insurance coverage at minimum. Some terminals require higher limits.
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
- Motor Truck Cargo — $100,000 – $250,000+ per load
- Trailer Interchange / Chassis Coverage
- General Liability — $1M/$2M
- Physical Damage for Pacific Northwest conditions
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