Experience Level: A good entry point for new drivers
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Road Building and Highway Maintenance
Road building and highway maintenance is an industry that builds, repairs, and maintains Alberta’s roads. This also includes winter safety services, such as plowing roads, spreading salt and other chemicals to remove ice, and removing obstacles from the roads. Drivers in this sector operate a variety of different trucks and heavy off-road equipment. They may…
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Refrigerated (Reefer)
Professional refrigerated truck drivers safely and efficiently ship products produced by the agricultural sector. They also import products from other parts of the continent and haul cargo that has specific temperature requirements. Working on tight timelines, refrigerated truck drivers operate straight trucks and tractor trailers both locally and over long-haul distances.
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Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry is a major employer in the province, and work cannot take place without support from transportation operations. Whether directly involved in moving drilling equipment, hauling materials, or moving work crews, trucking and busing careers within oil and gas are a great option for people looking for career growth and diverse…
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Moving
The moving sector is responsible for transporting furniture and other items from one building to another, whether for residential or commercial customers. Drivers in this sector not only drive the trucks that transport furniture, but may also assist with loading and unloading cargo. These drivers plan out their loads to maximize space without damaging items.
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Mining and Mining Support
Mining refers to the extraction of minerals and specific substances from the environment. Professional drivers in this sector may work directly in mine sites or for employers who provide mining support services, like road building and hauling mining equipment and fuel. Drivers who work in mine sites themselves may operate a variety of heavy equipment…
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Manufacturing and Secondary Carriers
Many manufacturers—organizations that make a certain product—have their own fleets, so they can ship their products to customers themselves. “Secondary carriers” is a term used to describe organizations that have a fleet of commercial vehicle(s) but may not be manufacturers. Drivers in this sector operate equipment and perform tasks that are related to the specific…
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Local Delivery
Local delivery drivers operate many different vehicles to get products to their final destinations. Any type of freight, whether bulk liquids in tankers or individually packaged food items, can be transported through local driving jobs. Drivers in this sector generally report to a terminal or warehouse where they pick up a loaded trailer (or load…
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Intermodal
Intermodal truck drivers haul shipping containers (known as intermodal containers). They’re responsible for picking up freight and delivering it to its final destination or its next mode of transportation. Drivers in this sector work in sea or rail ports and pull a trailer called a container chassis, which can be quickly loaded and unloaded by…
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Heavy Vehicle Repair
Heavy vehicle repair technicians perform the maintenance and repairs needed to keep commercial vehicles operating safely on the road. Essential to the commercial transportation industry, heavy-duty technicians may have to operate the types of vehicles they’re required to repair or maintain. Thus, having a Class 1 licence is a major asset.
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Food and Beverage Delivery
Food and beverage delivery drivers haul the things we eat and drink, taking these items directly to restaurants, bars, and other organizations where the food and beverages will be served. These drivers drive a delivery route, operate temperature-controlled equipment, and are physically involved in loading and unloading their trucks or trailers.