Trucking Company & Driver Registration Guide

Step 1: Register with UIIA

All trucking companies must register with UIIA before accessing the terminal.

What is UIIA?
 UIIA is an industry agreement that allows trucking companies to exchange equipment with ocean carriers, railroads, and leasing companies.

Step 2: Wait for Your SCAC Code Approval

Your company must be active in APM’s system before moving forward
Check status: mobcs@apmterminals.com

Step 3: Request TermPoint Access

Once your company is active:

  • The owner or dispatcher must email: TSC@apmterminals.com
  • Request TermPoint login credentials (appointment system)

Step 4: Add Drivers & Trucks

In TermPoint:

  1. Go to the "Trucks and Drivers" tab
  2. Add all driver and truck information
Required before scheduling appointments

Step 5: Driver App & Badge Pickup

Each driver must:

  1. Download the Stowlog App

    stowlog-qr
  2. Complete setup in the app
  3. Pick up a badge at:

    901 Ezra Trice Blvd
    Mobile, AL 36603

    Help: mobcs@apmterminals.com

Step 6: TWIC & Safety Training Requirements

Before scheduling an appointment, drivers must meet these requirements:

Training Requirement
Complete Basic Safety, Security & Environment Training

TWIC Requirement
You must have a valid TWIC card (physical card required)
Apply or get info:
www.twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov

Important TWIC Rules (Read Carefully)

  • TWIC receipts are NOT accepted to extend expiration dates
  • This applies to:
    • First-time badge holders
    • Drivers who have not visited the terminal in over 1 year since their last TWIC expiration in our system
  • A physical TWIC card is required to create a Stowlog account

Upload Required Documents in Stowlog
ALL Drivers must upload:

  • TWIC Card 

Additional Requirements by Role
ILA Workers (must have TWIC +):

  • State-issued Driver’s License, OR
    Alabama State Port Authority ID, OR
    Valid U.S. Passport
  • Local Union Card (with badge number)

OTR Drivers / Vendors (must have TWIC +):

  • State-issued Driver’s License
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Vehicle License Plate Number

Step 7: Schedule an Appointment

  • Dispatchers must schedule in TermPoint
  • No appointment = No entry

Ask APM for tutorial if needed

Step 8: Arrival Time Rules

  • Arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your appointment
  • Must be Orange Pass member to enter at 7am

Early arrivals will be turned away

Step 9: Review Safety Rules

Drivers must review all safety guidelines before arrival:
Available on the APM Terminals website: Safety - APM Terminals

Step 10: Follow Yard Safety Signals

While in the yard:

  • Keep your window slightly open
  • Follow horn signals from operators:

    Signal Meaning
     1 beep  STOP
     2 beeps  BACK UP

Quick Checklist

  • UIIA registration complete
  • SCAC code issued
  • TermPoint access received
  • Drivers & trucks added
  • Stowlog setup complete
  • Badge picked up
  • TWIC obtained & uploaded (physical card only)
  • Training completed
  • Appointment scheduled
  • Safety rules reviewed