Do you write intermodal insurance for Washington State carriers serving both Seattle and Tacoma ports?

Yes. We write combined Seattle-Tacoma policies covering both Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma terminals, filing UIIA certificates for all equipment providers at both ports.

Washington Intermodal Trucking Insurance

UIIA-Compliant Intermodal & Port Coverage for Washington State Carriers

Washington State hosts two of the West Coast's most significant container ports — Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — along with BNSF and UP intermodal rail facilities throughout the Puget Sound region. Washington carriers connect ocean freight with Pacific Northwest distribution, Eastern Washington agricultural and industrial markets, and Canadian freight lanes. Pacific Northwest weather conditions and mountain pass terrain add unique exposure to the typical port and rail drayage risk profile.

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

Some of the insurance markets we work with

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

Key Facts

Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma together handle 4.5 million+ TEUs annually
BNSF and UP operate intermodal facilities in both Seattle and Tacoma
Pacific Northwest weather — snow, ice, and heavy rain — adds physical damage exposure
Eastern Washington distribution (Spokane, Yakima, Tri-Cities) served via I-90 and US-395
Canadian trade lanes via I-5 and Blaine border crossing

Key Facilities

Port of Seattle — T5, T18, T46, T91
Port of Tacoma — PCT, TTI, LBCT
BNSF Seattle Intermodal (SODO)
BNSF Tacoma Intermodal
UP Seattle Intermodal Terminal
UP Tacoma Intermodal Terminal

Coverage Required

Carriers operating in this market need these key coverages to meet UIIA, port, and broker requirements.

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+
Trailer Interchange / Chassis Coverage
General Liability — $1M/$2M
Physical Damage — Pacific Northwest weather exposure

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.