NOC 73300 — Transport Truck Drivers in Canada
NOC 73300 — Transport Truck Drivers in Canada. Licence requirements, duties, wage, and the strongest provinces for new drivers.
About this occupation
Transport truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes.
Also known as
Long-haul truck driver · Tractor-trailer driver · Class 1 driver · Class A driver
Main duties
- Operate and drive primarily straight-body trucks, tractor-trailer combinations and other related vehicles.
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documents to transport goods.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Completion of an accredited driver training course (Mandatory Entry-Level Training in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) is required.
- Class 1 / Class A driver's licence is required to drive long combination vehicles.
Wage band (Canada)
Reported wages typically range from $22/hr (low) to $38/hr (high), with a median around $28/hr. Confirm the wage band for your specific city on Job Bank Canada.
Where the jobs are
The strongest provinces for this NOC are typically: Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia.
Outlook
One of the most common LMIA-supported occupations. Sustained demand from logistics, oilfield service, and inter-provincial freight.
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Related guides
Source: National Occupational Classification 2021, Statistics Canada / ESDC. Wages reflect typical Job Bank ranges and vary by region.