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10 years is generally needed before companies will even talk to you but since you're going to buy a truck, which we always highly recommend you NOT do, you might get lucky since you will have your own truck. Best thing to do is call round before buying the truck.
OK thanks for the info, do you think it would help if I got my twice card first?
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.
OK thanks for the info, do you think it would help if I got my twice card first?
No it won't. Having a TWIC card may be a requirement at some companies, it may be a convenience at others, but it's not going to help you land a job. It's not really looked upon as a "hiring perk" I guess you could say.
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.
OK thanks for the info, do you think it would help if I got my twice card first?
No it won't. Having a TWIC card may be a requirement at some companies, it may be a convenience at others, but it's not going to help you land a job. It's not really looked upon as a "hiring perk" I guess you could say.
TWIC card is only a perk after you get a job. Pretty much anyone can get one. It's not that hard. I still have mine and it's current to 2016 but it in no way has helped me land a job anywhere.
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.
Things like Hazmat & Passport are helpful but i agree a TWIC card is useless unless you are going to do Port & Rail. I also agree, buying a truck before having several years under your belt is very foolish. I have talked to so many people that fell for the O/O pitfall as rookies and lost their butts. O/O is great for a single person that can live in it especially with fuel being so high. Companies will feed people a big line of BS about all the money you can make but reality is it is a rough road.
Talk to as many O/O as possible and get the truth before buying a truck. There are a lot of pitfalls that can put you out of business quick. With a felony under 10 years old i would work for a smaller company that will not care as much. Any large company will not consider hiring anyone with a criminal history at all and depending on what it was you may not be eligible for a hazmat, passport, or TWIC card.
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.
Thanks for all of the information guys, this site and drivers here are very helpful. I've been running for a concrete company in VA. Driving a tanker for the last three years, and its a OK job just looking to make a little more money and build my own company.
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Hello fellow truckers, I have a question for y'all. I'm thinking about buying my own truck and hitting the road, my question is what are some companies that will hire someone with a felony that is 5 yes old. Any help or suggestions would be greatful.