My TMC experience.

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  1. TarpWhisperer

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    They run all over on the east coast, so you'd be fine. Hope you enjoy that crazy traffic up there though.
     
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    Anybody know what the freight is like coming out of Maryland? Any drivers live in the area? TMC drivers that is...
     
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    @Gunner75 this was an informative thread! I read it all! I'm still in school and TMC is top on my list of companies. I'm out of MD any good info you could give me?
     
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    MD is all right , If you get a TWIC card that would be less hassle. Around Baltimore you have salt, steel, lumber, and shingles.
     
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    Should I look into getting aTWIC card on my own or will the company assist with that?
     
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    On your own
     
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    They will assist you in getting it. What I mean by hassle is TMC will send you to a port that requires the TWIC card. If you don't have one then you must pay for a TWIC escort which can start at $80.00 and up. Some times they even charge by the hour. You must pay and then TMC will reimburse you. With a TWIC card you are in/out with no issues or extra waiting. To help make more money with TMC if you have your TWIC, passport, and hazmat you will get 5 points towards your percentage pay. Which helps out.
     
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    They will assist you by directing you to the webpage, the rest is on you. I found or easier just getting it on your own. Like Sailor said though, definitely start working on it and your passport, hazmat too.
     
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    Prior to me starting I had my TWIC card and passport. I need my hazmat for those extra points. But it has not hurt me up to this point.
     
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    Have you hauled hazmat loads? If so was the pay increased?
     
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