Another great article Brett filled with inspired advice. I've read it twice now and each time I come away with something new. I'm not sure how I found your Web site originally but every time I read something here by you, Old School, Rainy D. and the rest of your crew I feel fortunate. It's helped me stay focused on the task at hand...learning a seriously complex business and has kept me from getting " wrapped around the axle " so to speak, about things that aren't really important. Thanks again to you all for giving of yourselves to a bunch of rookies. The knowledge and wisdom you all share is priceless! Tony
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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Thanks everyone! I'm really glad you guys enjoyed that.
Early in my career I stepped on my own toes a few times trying to figure out how this industry works and how to work well with the people in the offices. I wish I would have had someone there to tell me, "Dude, that approach ain't gonna fly in these parts. Here's the approach you should take...."
But I learned quickly.