NOC 73300: Transport truck drivers
Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight. Long-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes, while short-haul and local transport truck drivers operate over urban and short interurban routes. They are employed by transportation, manufacturing, distribution and moving companies, and trucking employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 73300
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 73300
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Transport truck drivers is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 73300.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $19.45 | $26.42/hr | $37 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $17.97/hr | $24.75/hr | $36/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18/hr | $24/hr | $30.29/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $18/hr | $24/hr | $30/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17/hr | $23/hr | $32/hr |
| Quebec → | $19.45/hr | $25.2/hr | $34.5/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.23/hr | $26/hr | $35/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17/hr | $24/hr | $34.72/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18.5/hr | $27/hr | $37/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $30/hr | $42.31/hr |
| British Columbia → | $22/hr | $30.77/hr | $40.38/hr |
| Yukon → | $26.5/hr | $34/hr | $43.27/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $25/hr | $30/hr | $40/hr |
| Nunavut → | $20/hr | $29/hr | $40/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- On-the-job-training is provided.
- Completion of an accredited driver training course of up to three months duration, through a vocational school or community college, may be required.
- A Class 3 or D licence is required to drive straight-body trucks.
- A Class 1 or A licence is required to drive long combination vehicles.
- Air brake endorsement (Z) is required for drivers who operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification is required for drivers who transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
- Additional licensing endorsement or certification may be required to drive articulated trucks.
Official Job Titles for NOC 73300
63 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (See 75201 Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors)View NOC 75201→
- Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (See 74205 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers)View NOC 74205→
- Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (See 72024 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators)View NOC 72024→
- Truck dispatcher (See 14404 Dispatchers)View NOC 14404→
- Truck driver helper (See 75211 Railway and motor transport labourers)View NOC 75211→
- Truck driver trainer - community college (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)View NOC 41210→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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