Tara Smith ChatterHigh Profile

Background

I was born and raised in Summerside, PEI. Since I came from a long line of truck drivers, I planned to carry on the family legacy. Having my own family caused me to pump the brakes on my career goals for the short term. During that time, I returned to college and received my diploma in Account Technology. The next 15 years were spent working various positions from payables, payroll right up to the controller of a petroleum company. After that, I was a parts and service manager for a local trucking company. This role gave me the opportunity to drive trucks on a regular basis and obtain my trucking licence. For several years, I drove a potato truck each harvest to obtain more experience behind the wheel. By the fall of 2021, I was ready to make driving my permanent job and set the wheels in motion to achieve this goal. I wanted a job driving that was more than operating a truck. Driving a fuel truck would give me the exercise I needed to stay in shape as well as the ability to work in different locations each day. As soon as a job posting became available, I applied immediately.

Career

My current role as an Oil Delivery Driver gives me the ability to realize my life goal. I now drive trucks, meet new people and travel to different locations every day. I love working for a company that strives towards safety excellence. No two days are ever the same and that by far is my most favourite aspect of the job. For me the adage stands true: “Do the job you love, and you will never work another day in your life.” I am currently in my third winter as an Oil Delivery Driver and the only regret I have is not making the switch sooner! I absolutely love my job and cannot imagine ever doing anything else.