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TWIC & Passport before driving school

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by horseshack1, Dec 24, 2011.

  1. Dec 24, 2011 #1
    horseshack1

    horseshack1 Bobtail Member

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    i am going to be starting driving school in Jan. 2012 and then apply for a company driving position. already have class a with hazmat and tanker. should i start getting a passport and TWIC started. will it help me get a job ?:biggrin_25524:
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2011 #2
    SmoothBore

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    I haul tanks food grade, if you plan on doing tanker work....seeing that you have tanker and hazmat the TWIC is a definate yes. You might also want to consider getting your doubles...Unless you plan on running Canada, no real need for the passport.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2011 #3
    DenaliDad

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    Having a valid passport can help you with some companies that travel to Canada. It depends on all kinds of things.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2011 #4
    5thwheel23

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    i would prob wait. most companies will pay for you to get your twic if it is needed. now if you dnt mind shelling out the xtra cash then it certainly wnt hurt having it. and u might get the upper hand cause the co knows that they dnt have to go through getting it.
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2011 #5
    Scuby

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    A passport is always good to have. It can be used as a second ID and proof that you have a legal right to work in this country. A TWIC on the other hand not so much,unless the company you work for goes into ports a lot.Hazmat would be a better choice since it gives you more job opportunities.
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2011 #6
    123456

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    Waste of money right now,

    get them IF and When you need them...
     
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  9. Dec 25, 2011 #7
    RickG

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    A passport card will work driving into Canada and costs less . Getting the passport in advance proves you can get one . Conviction of some crimes will deny getting a passport
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2011 #8
    Tardis

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    Get them both now while you have the time. The TWIC is a pain because you have to pick it up at the same place you applied for it at. At least the passport can be mailed to you.
     
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