Hours of Work: Roughly 8 hours or less per shift is common
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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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Instructing
Instructors use their knowledge, experience, and good habits to train and mentor less-experienced drivers. They play a pivotal role in ensuring professional drivers have the skills needed to safely operate on our highways. They may work at a driving school, as a full-time instructor for a specific carrier, or as a driver who occasionally instructs.
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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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Cross Border
Cross border driving refers to any commercial truck driving position that involves entering the USA from Canada at a land crossing. The equipment that cross border drivers operate, specific tasks, and workload will vary widely based on the employer. These drivers must be at least 21 years old, compliant with the USA’s drug and alcohol…
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Courier and Parcel, Pickup and Delivery
Commonly referred to as “first and last mile drivers”, courier, parcel, pickup, and delivery drivers take products to their final destination. Drivers in this sector generally work locally by filling their trucks or vans with packages at warehouses and then delivering these packages around their city or to rural areas.
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Concrete and Ready-Mix
Drivers in this sector operate the equipment needed to both mix and transport concrete, delivering time-sensitive concrete loads to local construction sites. Here, drivers acquire detailed knowledge about the different types of concrete mix that are used in various projects.
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Busing, Transit
Transit bus operators form the backbone of the urban transit systems in cities across the province. Drivers in this sector navigate the urban streets on specific schedules to get commuters where they need to go, working to reduce traffic congestion and improve a city’s carbon footprint.
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Busing, School
An essential service for Alberta’s education system, drivers support both urban and rural areas, transporting students safely to and from school every day. Operating for a bus company or through a school board, services may also include transporting students and other individuals to events on an as-needed basis.