Hazmat TWIC and TSA precheck, information please.

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  1. DixonM

    DixonM Medium Load Member

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    I have used the TWIC card many times for the pre check
     
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    I have an Enhanced CDL in Michigan. I was able to use the TSA Pre check
     
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    Thanks for letting me know about the TWIC card and TSA. You know I'll be using that
     
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    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    Twic covers TSA pre check, however doesn’t cover TSA/sat when it comes to delivering freight at the airports.
     
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    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    That’s the one I was trying to remember
     
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  8. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    Don’t bother getting it unless your deliveries are at the airport quite often like mine were when I was hauling pharma. It’s a pain to get and you usually have to get it through a company or brokerage who is licensed for that. Plus you have to do continuous training every 6-12 month.
     
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    TWIC won't get you into the AOA at a civilian airport?
     
  10. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    From experience at oHare airport, you can pick up freight with drivers license only. When it comes to delivery than you need the certification as well as documents for the freight, clearance pass, way bill stickers etc