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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 1,720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 52%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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