Plant Overview
Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc.
5555, rue Pierre-Thibault
Bécancour, Québec G9H 2T7
Canada
Time Zone: Eastern
Contact Information
Transportation Department
email
Driver Handouts:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mise à jour pour la livraison des marchandises sur le site
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for the delivery of goods on the site
ABI Driver handout
Message to the carriers from Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc.:
Drivers must wear required safety equipment at all times.
Shipping / Receiving
Shipping: Shipping yard
Equipment types allowed:
Flat-bed
Commodities:
Aluminium tees, rollings and slabs
Special requirements:
Driver must prepare trailer by removing side panels and clearing debris from trailer prior to loading. Safety equipment required, engine must be shut off and brakes engaged.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments required:
First come, first serve
Contact:
Traffic Department
Contact Phone:
819-294-3036
Contact email:
Shipping: Shipping open docks 1-2 and 3
Equipment types allowed:
Vans
Commodities:
Aluminium tees and rollings
Special requirements:
Driver must prepare trailer by removing side panels and clearing debris from trailer prior to loading. Safety equipment required, engine must be shut off and brakes engaged. Specific locking procedure to apply.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments required:
First come, first serve
Contact:
Traffic Department
Contact Phone:
819-294-3036
Contact Email:
Shipping: Close docks 1-2 and 3
Equipment types allowed:
Vans
Commodities:
Aluminium tees and rollings
Special requirements:
Driver must prepare trailer by removing side panels and clearing debris from trailer prior to backing into dock. Specific locking procedure to apply.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments required:
First come, first serve
Contact:
Traffic Department
Contact Phone:
819-294-3036
Contact Email:
Receiving: Store
Equipment types allowed:
Flatbeds and vans \ Alloys: Flatbed curtain side
Commodities:
all non-aluminum items
Special requirements:
Specific locking procedure to apply.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Monday & Friday for emergency only & with an appointment)
Appointments required:
Tuesday to Thursday: first come, first serve.
Monday & Friday: carrier must call at least 24 hours before to make arrangements.
Contact:
Martin Beaulieu
Contact Phone:
819-294-6101 ext 2332
Contact Email:
Driver Safety Equipment
Hard Hat
- Hard hat with chin strap required (driver provides)
Hearing Protection
- Hearing protection not required
Safety Glasses
- Safety glasses with side sheilds required (driver provides)
Full Body Harness
- Full body harness not required
Neo Safety Vest
- Neon safety vest required (driver provides)
Shirt
- Shirt with long sleeves required (driver provides)
Pants
- Long pants required (driver provides)
Footwear
- Metatarsal boots required (driver provides)
Fall Protection
Fall Protection at Location
- Stationary platform - driver back in
- Stationary platform - driver pulls through
- Movable platforms (manual)
- Movable Platforms (electric or pneumatic)
- Overhead trolley beam with harness system
- Netting that attaches to truck
- Air bags or foam pads positioned next to truck
- Guard rails placed on side of truck
- Safety curtains at open dock doors
Load Securement/Tarp Assistance
Blocking and Bracing
- Material provided by Alcoa
- Tools provided by driver
- Performed by driver
Assistance with tarping of freight is not available to flatbed drivers.
Driver Amenities
RESTROOM ACCESS
- Employee restroom
- Portable toilet
FOOD AND WATER
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Cafeteria
WAITING AREA
- Waiting room
- Heat
- Air-condition
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
- Telephone
- Pay Telephone
- CB Communication with guards or dock
- CB Channel: N/A
SCALE INFORMATION
- Scale in required?
- Scale out required?
- Axle weights provided to driver? No
ACCESS PRIVILEDGES
- Overnight parking
- Non-driving passengers allowed in plants
- Minimum age for admittance to plant: 12 years - Must stay inside the truck
- Passengers have access to facilities
- Pets allowed - Yes - Must stay inside the truck