Physical Requirements: More Physically Demanding
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Forestry
From managing harvesting, logging activities, operating mills, producing products, and managing access to logging areas, the forestry industry offers a variety of career opportunities for drivers and other labourers. Drivers in this sector have the option to drive a variety of truck and trailer configurations, both on the highway and off-road.
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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.
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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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Crane and Boom Truck
Cranes and boom trucks are designed to lift and maneuver objects. Drivers in this sector drive the vehicles, load and unload boom trucks, help set up cranes, and may even operate equipment for lifting tasks.
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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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Construction
Construction relies heavily on professional truck drivers to get materials where they need to go. Drivers in this sector may work primarily as a tradesperson or labourer, where driving is part of their many duties. Or, they may work primarily as a driver, hauling materials, equipment, and tools to job sites.
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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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Car Hauling
Car haulers load, unload, and haul vehicles from various locations (such as dealerships), so they are available for purchase. They work throughout Alberta and beyond, using specialized equipment. A car hauling job may be local or include long-haul driving.
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Agriculture, Livestock Transportation
Livestock transportation includes animals being transported by truck, including chickens, pigs, and even insects. Drivers often operate specialized trucks and trailers meant for livestock and work closely with animals to ensure their welfare.
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Agriculture, Crops
Crop growers and producers bring us our plant-based food and support livestock operations throughout the year. Drivers may work with a certain commodity (such as grain farm jobs that involve hauling bulk grains), or they may have a more diverse role that includes manual labour and the operation of farm equipment.