Officer interupting a 10-hr break

I do not Miss that East coast! Feel for ya man. Most areas of this country, you would have nothing to worry about, There, Who knows!

 

For us neophyte's: what's a twic? Sounds like some level of security clearance. If it is, what circumstances require it and how do I get one? Thanks in advance for the response.

O G

 

• What is TWIC?
  • TWIC is a common identification credential for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels, and all mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials. Individuals who meet TWIC eligibility requirements will be issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual.

 

Hopefully the place that you are applying for the TWIC is a place you go often. The reason I say that is because the place that you apply is the place that you HAVE to RETURN to to pick up your card no execeptions.

 

I go on the time it takes to answer the question of the officer. If it is a few minutes then I don't log a thing but if I have to get up and get dressed because I parked in a wrong spot then I may go on duty. Absolutely go on duty if any paper work has been filled out other wise it is up to you.

 

I live on the coast in g.a. and there is a temp company here hiring people with TWIC to ride with or escort trucks onto the ports. I would check and see what the rules are about who in a truck needs the card. The driver or a passenger.

 

Bronc
A few years ago at the border I got xrayed, led to a warehouse and unloaded. I'll skip the long version. Was there about 4 hours and I mentioned to the border agent about it screwing up my hours. She said I was off duty since she had the keys and I couldn't touch the truck.
All was fine, got reloaded and left in a hurry.

 

open the sleeper door don't go up to the cab

 

If he knocks, answer it. If you are ok where you are, go back to bed and don't worry about it. Call it a dream. If you have to move the truck with the QC, your ten starts all over again.

Mike

 

Yon have to be currant to your last change of duty status, a police officer can knock on your door and ask for your log. I had this happen in Arkansas, I was watching television, having dinner and playing with the cat. Arkansas Highway patrol officer knocked and asked for my log. I handed him my log book and he asked how long I'd been there. I told him what time I parked and pointed the dish. He looked up at the dish and handed me back the log book and told me to have a good night.
The officer can not make you go on duty if you're off duty, but he has the right to check your duty status.
I knew a guy who tried to dodge a ticket in New Jerkski by going into a service area and climbing in the bunk. The officer had gotten him on radar and came to the door, the driver claimed he was off duty, he got arrested, cuffed & stuffed.