1. Get Your SCAC. Obtain Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) from www.nmfta.org. Applicants should be prepared to provide their DOT# and additional information as required. There is a fee associated with obtaining a SCAC.
2. Join UIIA. Become a member of the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement (UIIA) at www.uiia.org Applicants should be prepared to provide their SCAC, DOT#, Federal Tax ID#, and additional information as required. There is a fee associated with UIIA membership.
3. Meet HRCP II Insurance Requirements. Must meet the minimum insurance requirements for HRCP II – see FAQ for details.

1. Submit Your Credit Application & W-9. Complete and submit HRCP credit application form and completed W-9 form to hrcpcreditapplication@vit.org. All line items on the credit application are required. Submitting an incomplete credit application will be rejected.
2. Send Your Notarized Guaranty. Email notarized guaranty to hrcpcreditapplication@vit.org. Application will not be reviewed until the notarized guaranty has been received.
3. Await Approval. Approval may take up to seven business days. Any fees incurred are non-refundable in the event that credit with the port has been denied. Approval notification may take up to seven business days (this is pending response time from credit references).

Once approved:

1. Get Your TWIC Card. Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card at www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. There is a fee associated with obtaining a TWIC card.
2. Sign The HRCP II Interchange Agreement. Business owner(s) will receive the HRCP II Interchange Agreement to sign. This is a requirement.
3. Await Your PortChassis Invitation & Complete Registration. The motor carrier will receive an invitation to join PortChassis. Invitation will be sent to the contact person that was provided on the credit application. You will be instructed to create a password and complete the registration process.

Our terms are net 30 days. Past due invoices are subject to a 1.5% monthly service charge. When making payments by ACH or wire transfer, please submit invoice details via email to invoicedetailshrcp@vit.org.

Terminal Locations:

• • Newport News Marine Terminal

• • Norfolk International Terminals

• • Portsmouth Marine Terminal

• • Virginia Inland Port

• • Virginia International Gateway

• • Richmond Marine Terminal

Motor carriers who are found not to be in good standing with HRCP may be required to complete an application and/or remit a security deposit. This is at the discretion of the Virginia Port Authority.