TWIC card question from a newbie.

For me, yes since it also can get you into some military base and other sites. Your past clearance will not matter, having some government clearance is better than not have any.

 

If the carrier you work for does port work and it's OTR drivers go into the ports, it's invaluable, if not mandatory, but many drivers will never need a TWIC.

 

Ya if you are going to apply for a driving job it's a plus. But like most guberment programs it's a waste of time and money and does little for the security of the country .

 

save your money. when you get hired on at any company, if they want it or require it, you can get it later and till then they just will not send you where you need to have one, or at the very least, you will have to have an escort...whoopie....

i think it's a waste of money. i will NOT renew mine.

 

And if you've ever been into a lot of the ports around the nation, you'd probably wish you were not allowed in again once you make it out. I guess what I'm trying to say is, you're not missing much if you're not allowed into a port.

 

Ports suck, true.

Every load I haul to the port puts 2k or better in my pocket so me thinks it is worth it.

 

I frequently go to ports and oil distribution centers that require TWIC cards and I have no problem getting in without one...Only asked me once, I said no, haven't been asked since...

 

I have a TWIC card. I have a felony also. I have a retired Air Force card. I use the Air Force card to get on bases and shop. I have never used the TWIC card but I got it anyway. If you drive reefers you are most likely to need it in a port. I use the felony ever time the company tries to screw with me. I know how to bend the rules.