Predictability: Work routine varies regularly and often without notice
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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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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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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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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.