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Ever a need for a TWIC card?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by KinkadeIN, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. Jan 30, 2014 #1
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    While I'm making decisions about starting my own gig I have been offered a seat in a big truck for a local gig. One thing, I need to get a TWIC card. I looked over the web site. Doesn't look too hard. Local office for me. $$$, fingerprints, background check, done.

    As a hotchot driver, has any of you ever needed to present a TWIC card? Here in Chicago it's a big deal because we have an international port. Just wondering how the rest of the world survives with or without one.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 30, 2014
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  3. Jan 30, 2014 #2
    kw550cat

    kw550cat Medium Load Member

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    Don't really need one but might come in handy one day.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2014 #3
    missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    I just picked up load of rice from port the other day and I don't have a twic that.day I wish I had one I lost my.entire clock almost waiting on escort to and from my.shipper. So first chance I get I will go.thru process to get my own that day I lost 5hrs I could have had driving not waiting I see now it would be money.well spent just because of that but if u got haz already u get a discount on background check awe yea that 5hrs don't includes me getting loaded
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2014 #4
    keptcash79

    keptcash79 Bobtail Member

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    Had my twic for 4 years never used it out of nj ny area
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2014 #5
    slslogistics

    slslogistics Bobtail Member

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    Depends on the port, I have had problems with Jacksonville, been on Riviera Beach a few times and never had any troubles. If you find an escort, and pre- arrange the drop with them, it makes life more simple.
     
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  8. Feb 3, 2014 #6
    NavigatorWife

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    Gloucester City, NJ is a port. It costs $15.00 for processing to get in even with the TWIC. Used to be $25.00 without, but that was a couple years ago. Husband has been there several times in the last 12mo, but I don't know the process now if you don't have it, it maybe more time consuming.

    He has also been to the State Docks in Mobile, AL with no problems.

    It should also be good for railstations.
     
    NavigatorWife, Feb 3, 2014
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