Prime CDL School, No Passport?
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You don't need a passport to start.
You don't need a passport to start.
Do they require you to get a passport once you're there? I can't remember, and I've had my passport for years so it wasn't an issue for me. I do know they set you up with a TWIC card once you're there.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
You don't need a passport to start.
Oh ok thanks
My passport was expired. I never renewed it. they want them for Canada runs which is mostly team reefer. I have never hear of a training team going only my very experienced team friends.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
You don't need a passport to start.
Do they require you to get a passport once you're there? I can't remember, and I've had my passport for years so it wasn't an issue for me. I do know they set you up with a TWIC card once you're there.
SLC didn't do anything with TWIC, but I'll make sure I do it when I get to Springfield. Passport is not required, but I'll be getting mine as soon as I can. They also want you to get your hazmat within 6 months, but I found many drivers who never got their hazmat endorsement.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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I'm set to go to Prime's school on the 18th, and I read some people say that you must have a passport, but on their website it says you must have the *ability* to obtain a passport.
So, which is it? If I need to have a passport when I get there, but I don't, what will happen? Thanks for all your guys' help.