Hey, is that an awesome feeling or what? You walk in on day one knowing most of what they were going to teach you already. That's the way to do it!
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I started training at a 160 hr. course in Pa. on Monday. I went with all my endorsements/permit, da da da. This allowed me to go right out to yard after fmca cert. Monday - Wednesday I accomplished straight line backing and parallel. Thurs went to Newark for TWIC and received notification of Hazmat approval. I know my pre-trip and am awaiting the opportunity to start shifting. THERE IS NO WAY i would have gotten this jump start without you guys. Thank you very much!
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
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.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.