TWIC card and no hazmat

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  1. mp4694330

    mp4694330 Road Train Member

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    First post so sorry for any mistakes.

    How many loads You guys see requiring Twic card but non hazmat (talking about Landstar Broker and Internet Truckstop)?


    We are non hazmat carrier and I am trying to figure out if is worth getting and paying for this???


    Thanks!

     
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  3. dschmidt201

    dschmidt201 Light Load Member

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    Twic card is for going to shipping ports and few other places if you are running out of those you need to get them otherwise it isn't worth it.
     
  4. Pete Moss

    Pete Moss Light Load Member

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    Hey-A TWIC card gets you in ports and related places.There's nothing directly related to hauling haz mat.Just a similar background check.Guess they don't want the same criminal history around either one.If you want access into places that need a TWIC card,it's a lot cheaper and easier to get the card.Take care.Brian
     
  5. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I have both TWIC and hazmat. I've only ever used the TWIC. I even used my TWIC before I got my CDL

    edit: I have used my TWIC twice in nine months. One load I could not have done without the TWIC, the other I could have done without it, but would have had to pay a $75 'escort fee', and it would have taken more time to get loaded.
     
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  6. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    TWIC will get you on military facilities won't it?
     
  7. SAMMY6969

    SAMMY6969 Medium Load Member

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    [ok. I know i screwed up...i got my twic card over a yr ago..but i did not get my hazzmat....well how do i go about getting my hazzmat..now?? $$$...tym??
     
  8. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I have never been asked for a TWIC when picking up or delivering at military bases.
     
  9. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Having your TWIC will save you the cost of being fingerprinted again. You still have to pay for the background check. You didn't screw up; I got my TWIC 2 years before my CDL because I had a job that required unescorted access to shipping ports.
     
  10. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    My wife has a TWIC and no CDL, gets her in ports. With no hassle.
     
  11. dschmidt201

    dschmidt201 Light Load Member

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    Not even when I go they just wanted my license and ss number
     
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