Job prospects Freight Truck Driver in the Southern Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 940 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 43%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology