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Twic card

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by newguy76, Sep 6, 2013.

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  1. Sep 6, 2013 #1
    newguy76

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    I keep reading about people having a twic card. What exactly is that for? I'm new to all this. Thanks
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2013 #2
    Gaugeline

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    I don't have one but I think it's just to get in to ports. Which I'd rather not have to mess with ports anyway.
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2013 #3
    newguy76

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    So if just doing oilfield work, I don't need to worry about it?
     
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    Giggles the Original

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    it just depends where you are...hubby hauls crude and doesnt have one.....
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2013 #5
    Criminey Jade

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    TWIC = Transportation Worker Identification Credential. The only people I've heard about needing TWIC cards are going to shipping ports to deal with intermodal containers. You shouldn't need one for oilfield stuff.
     
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    Criminey Jade

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    Sorry about the multiple edits. I forget to proofread sometimes.
     
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  9. Sep 6, 2013 #7
    newguy76

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    ok thanks for the replies..Will wait and see if my new employer will require it
     
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  10. Sep 6, 2013 #8
    Chinatown

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    TWIC is for entry into seaports, chemical plants & some military bases.
     
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    Powder Joints

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    I have Twic Card, The only place that evers as for is the customers located at the ports. Military bases do there own security background checks. I on to Edwards, Nellis boyh did thier own separate security checks.
     
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  12. Sep 6, 2013 #10
    Carlnix30

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    TWIC is there to give you access to secured ports. A full federal background check is performed. If you have any plans to carry fuel, explosives, or dangerous chemicals it will allow access to sensitive shipping areas. I am going to get one so that when a load requires TWIC I will be there and available to pick it up.
     
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