TWIC Question

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Spencer S. (Moby)'s Comment
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I live in North Carolina. The Nearest enrollment center for TWIC cards is in South Carolina. Can I enroll in a different state or do I have to go to one further away in North Carolina?

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.

Old School's Comment
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You can enroll in a different state.

Old School's Comment
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Welcome to the forum Moby!

Rick S.'s Comment
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You can apply at ANY TWIC OFFICE - but typically, you have to PICKUP at the same office you applied.

Trucking companies that are in "big trucking locations" (Springfield, Mo for example) have a nearby TWIC office. It's sometimes easier to apply there, as it's more likely you'll be getting into town there during normal business hours (as opposed to a weekend hometime, and wasting time trying to get into a TWIC office).

Similarly - FAST Border Cards (if you're with a company that goes into Canada often) can save time in crossings. These can be applied for on the internet. Canada did a phone interview with me, but I had to show up at a CBP office for the U.S. side - and they were 10X the testicle-busters that Canada was. So if your company suggests/requires a FAST card - you will setup your interview with U.S. CBP at a crossing office you cross the most at. They are "interview slots", which is a PITA, because you never know when you can get there, unless your office is real close to a crossing.

Rick

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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