Physical Requirements: More Physically Demanding
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Towing and Vehicle Recovery
Towing and recovery drivers are responsible for moving broken-down vehicles, recovering vehicles from ditches, and hauling vehicles away after collisions. Drivers in this sector operate specialized vehicles—tow trucks and heavy wreckers—anywhere they’re needed to keep highways open and ditches clear.
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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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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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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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Long Haul
Long haul trucking is often what comes to mind when individuals think of careers in the trucking industry. As drivers who travel long distances, long haul driving is just one component of a driver’s job. A long haul driver may transport dangerous goods, general freight in a temperature-controlled trailer, refrigerated freight, or oversize loads on…
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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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Heavy Haul and Oversize
“Heavy haul” is the hauling of unusually heavy loads, while “oversize” is the hauling of loads that are beyond regular vehicle dimensions. From moving heavy equipment, bringing specialized cargo to the oil and gas industry, and moving extremely long wind turbine blades, heavy haul and oversize load carriers ensure items of different sizes get where…