Should I get a TWIC card

i have one, i have used it less than a dozen times

but its better to have and dont need, than to need and dont have

 

TWIC cards are good to have, many military bases will accept them and government supply depots as well.

They are just not for ports anymore

 

What is a TWIC card used for?

 

Explains all about the TWIC card

http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/transportation-worker-identification-credential-twic%C2%AE

 

http://www.twicinformation.com/twicinfo/

Primarily to gain entrance into port facilities.

 

I highly doubt you will need a TWIC card for either of those companies. I would wait until you are hired and find out if the require it. TWIC cards are for going to ports and I don't think Prime does much of that.

Just out of curiosity, why are going to a mega-carrier? Being from N.C. you should have thousands of good companies to choose from. Yes of course getting a job with a mega-carrier is much easier but not always worth it. There are lots of good smaller mom and pop companies in your area that I am certain would give you a shot. Don't listen to your school recruiters. They get paid to send you to those companies!

I would highly recommend you take the time and do some more homework. I would reserve Prime/Werner as a last option. Craigslist often has really good gigs posted on there and also here is another site that will help you find some good smaller companies:

http://www.truckdrivercentral.com/Truckingcostate/NCtdc.html

Good luck to you...

 

My current employer doesn't go into ports so no TWIC card. Only worry about it if your company does.

 

if you have the time and money it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and get then you have it if you do need it plus if you just got your hazmat wont take as long same backgroud check they told me had mine in about 2 weeks had just renewed my lic.and haz

 

I can't see paying for something that you may not even need. You are more likely to need the hazmat endorsement than a TWIC.

 

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