Safety Credentials
H2S Alive, Standard First Aid / CPR, TDG, WHMIS / GHS, Air Brakes (Q Endorsement), Cargo Securement (NSC Standard 10), LOTO, and Emergency Response Procedures.
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Samy Al Aloul
Class 1 Professional Driver ● Industrial & Oilfield Transportation Specialist
Safety-first Class 1 driver with over six years of incident-free experience across Canada and the United States, specializing in high-value industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, and project cargo.
Professional Profile
Dependable Class 1 Professional Driver with over six years of incident-free experience operating automatic-transmission tractor-trailers throughout Canada and the United States. Specialized in transporting high-value industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, and construction freight using Dry Van, Flatbed, Step Deck, and Super B equipment.
Proven track record delivering project cargo including Heat Exchangers, Pipe Spools, Structural Steel, Process Equipment, and Fabricated Components for major Canadian projects involving Shell, NWR, Nutrien, Dow Chemical, PCL Construction, Alexander Willowridge, McSween, and Park Derochie. Recognized for safety-first culture, advanced cargo securement, and professional execution within safety-sensitive industrial environments.
Professional Experience
2025 — Present · Edmonton, AB
Class 1 Driver
Mel Martin's Transfer Ltd. — Industrial & Project Cargo Transportation
- Operate Dry Van, Flatbed, and Step Deck equipment across Western Canada, hauling high-value industrial, petrochemical, and oil & gas freight on tight project timelines.
- Transport critical project cargo including Heat Exchangers, Pipe Spools, Structural Steel, Process Equipment, Fabricated Components, and specialized industrial freight.
- Perform advanced cargo securement using chains, binders, ratchet straps, and edge protectors.
- Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying mechanical or safety concerns and reporting deficiencies to maintenance.
- Coordinate with dispatch, shippers, project managers, and consignees to confirm load details, delivery windows, gate access, and offloading procedures.
- Maintain full ELD and Hours-of-Service compliance, accurate trip logs, bills of lading, and customs paperwork.
- Complete site-specific orientations and follow strict safety protocols at refineries, fertilizer plants, fabrication shops, and construction sites.
2021 — 2024 · Edmonton, AB
Class 1 Driver
Delta AJ Holdings — Cross-Border Canada / USA & Long-Haul Freight
- Completed regional and long-haul freight assignments throughout Western Canada and cross-border into the United States, consistently meeting on-time delivery commitments.
- Managed full cross-border documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin (USMCA / CUSMA), and customs declarations.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded freight using load bars, straps, chains, and binders; verified weights and axle distribution within legal limits.
- Communicated proactively with dispatch, customs brokers, shippers, and consignees regarding ETAs, border wait times, road conditions, and delivery confirmations.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and reported maintenance needs promptly, contributing to fleet uptime and a clean inspection record.
2018 — 2020 · Edmonton, AB
Utility Courier
Purolator Inc. — Pickup & Delivery Operations
- Performed daily pickup and delivery of parcels and freight across assigned Edmonton-area routes, including residential, commercial, and signature-required shipments.
- Planned and adjusted routes dynamically to meet time-definite delivery commitments, prioritizing express and priority shipments.
- Handled high-value, fragile, and confidential parcels with care, maintaining shipment integrity and a positive customer-service record.
- Conducted daily vehicle circle checks and reported defects to keep the unit clean, organized, and compliant with company standards.
2017 — 2018 · Edmonton, AB
Machine & Industrial Equipment Operator
All 4 Water Ltd. — Field & Yard Operations
- Operated forklifts and industrial equipment in yard and field environments, loading, unloading, and staging materials for water-services operations.
- Followed strict safety protocols, conducted pre-use equipment inspections, and contributed to a zero-incident operational record.
- Assisted with site clean-up, inventory control, and basic mechanical maintenance of yard equipment.
Safety Training & Certifications
Site Orientations
Completed site orientations for Shell, NWR, DOW, and TAS and experienced working in refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, fabrication, and construction environments.
Career Highlights