Is there anyone who can help me with what it takes to work out of Long Beach port? I have work hauling containers out of there and flatbed work from near by there to west coast destinations but have never done this type of trucking. I know there’s the carb compliant issue in California but don’t know the details specifically for the port. Also looking for truck recommendations and what brands to stay away from. I want to buy a used step deck that can haul flatbed; sheet steel and aluminum, and heavy equipment, looking for brand recommendations for a used trailer. Thanks
Long Beach port truck regulations and flatbed trailers
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Kyle H., Nov 21, 2020.
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You need a permit for ports. TWIC.
Otherwise. You pay for escorts if they'll let you in or drop your trailer and they go in and grab your load.
When I hauled. It was a couple of ports so I don't remember specifics to each port but that was how it was handled 5 years ago.
Might be different now.Kyle H. Thanks this. -
Used to be $150 for someone to ride in your truck with twic, that was out of New Orleans, I once parked my truck off to the side and offered my services as a TWIC ride along, but they only hire their friends.
There’s always a line of non twic vans/flatbeds there, 50-100/ day.
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I used to go into New Orleans port. I never had to do anything but hold up my Twic and they waved me through. I could have had a picture of a Twic card and they would have never noticed.
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As of September 2018 only 2014 or newer trucks are able to register to work in the Ports.
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