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Reverse Knuckle Girder Crane Installation
Reverse Knuckle Girder Crane Installation

Some of the trickiest picker work that we do involves our reverse knuckles. On this project, Fred used one of our 30 ton knuckle booms to install a 30′, 3100 lbs single girder crane. He lifted the crane through a 12′ door and up into place. Often, Encore Trucking is the only company that can […]

Limited Headroom Crane Installation
Limited Headroom Crane Installation

Wes & Alex were the go-to operators for this overhead crane installation. The overall space and headroom were so tight that we used one of our mini cranes and a custom jib to get this little overhead crane installed. If you have any issues with headroom, Encore Trucking can help you out with our wide […]

Overhead Crane Installation
Overhead Crane Installation

Here is Gary yet again operating our 50 ton knuckle boom to install a 6o ft, 35,000 lbs overhead crane. If you have any similar projects, do not hesitate to give Encore Trucking a call!  

Calgary Airport Renovation
Calgary Airport Renovation

Fred has been working away in Calgary on a Lafarge Precast job for the last few weeks. He is using one of our 30 ton knuckle pickers to install 6,000 lbs concrete panels at the Calgary International Airport. This is a challenging job as the headroom is very limited in some areas. Luckily, our dead […]

Trucking Dispatcher
Trucking Dispatcher

We are currently looking to fill a TRUCKING DISPATCHER position at our Edmonton headquarters. ABOUT THE POSITION: The first priority in our search is to look for someone with integrity. Encore is a respected carrier in the transportation and lifting industry. We intend to maintain this ‘trust’ by hiring the best person available. Encore is […]

Acheson Yardman
Acheson Yardman

We are currently looking to fill a YARDMAN position in our Acheson, AB yard. This is in town work with weekends off. Encore offers good wages and great benefits including RRSP. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES shuttling trailers within our yard in Acheson, AB in town work only, weekends off work alongside Encore Dispatch adhere to Encore Trucking & […]

Anthony Henday Light Poles
Anthony Henday Light Poles

The Anthony Henday / Bridge construction around Encore Trucking & Transport Ltd. headquarters is well underway and has been pushing forward at a steady pace over the last few months. Recently, we have been working for High Line Electrical installing 100′ light poles along the Henday. Chris has been doing this work in our 50 […]

Global Petroleum Show 2014
Global Petroleum Show 2014

Make sure to come visit us at the Global Petroleum Show this year in Calgary! The show runs from June 10-12 at the Stampede Grounds. Encore Trucking & Transport Ltd. will be located at outdoor booth 3370

Shop Hand
Shop Hand

We are currently looking to fill two SUMMER SHOP HAND positions. Become part of our team and work with the most experienced picker operators in the province. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES assist mechanics as needed part delivery/pickup general labour other duties as required by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS Class 5 license – clean (No GDL) own transportation physically fit some […]

2nd & 3rd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
2nd & 3rd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice

We are currently looking to fill 2nd & 3rd YEAR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC APPRENTICE positions. This is in town work at our shop in Edmonton. Encore offers good wages and great benefits including RRSP. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES work on fleet trucks & trailers as required in town work adhere to Encore Trucking & Transport Ltd.’s safety guidelines […]

Stadium LRT demolition
Stadium LRT demolition

We recently wrapped up a project with PCL Construction to demolish & remove concrete slabs from the Stadium LRT station here in Edmonton. Most of the work was done by Fred on one of our 30 ton knuckle picker trucks but we had a 45 ton straight boom onsite a few times as well. Check […]

Miscellaneous Lifts
Miscellaneous Lifts

It’s been awhile since we’ve updated the blog but check out the gallery below to see some of the projects we’ve been working on the last few months. The photos are from a bunch of different Encore Trucking units and encompass all types of lifts including: jack and roll, straight boom pickers, knuckle boom pickers, […]