Sample letter, NOC 73300
Truck Driver reference letter for Express Entry
A complete employment reference letter for a truck driver, with duties that cover the lead statement and main duties of NOC 73300 without copying them. Every person and company is fictional. Use it as a model, then build your own in the free generator.
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- NOC 73300, TEER 3
- 6 of 10 main duties covered
- No NOC wording copied
What should a truck driver reference letter for Express Entry include?
Your job title, dates, hours per week, salary and benefits, on company letterhead, signed by your supervisor or HR, and a list of duties that match NOC 73300 Transport truck drivers. Its lead statement reads: “Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight.” Your duties should show that work and most of the main duties, described in plain words with your own details rather than copied from the NOC.
- NOC code
- 73300
- TEER
- 3, skilled work
- Main duties covered
- 6 of 10
- Category draw list
- None
Sample truck driver reference letter
[Print on company letterhead]
October 1, 2026
Re: Employment reference for Gurpreet Singh
To whom it may concern:
This letter confirms that Gurpreet Singh has worked for Prairie Line Transport Ltd. since March 7, 2022.
Job title: Long-Haul Truck Driver (Class 1A)
Dates: March 7, 2022 to present
Status: Full-time, permanent, current employee
Hours of work: 50 hours per week
Salary: $29 per hour (about $75,400 per year at 50 hours a week)
Benefits: Health and dental plan, paid meal allowance on the road
In this role, Gurpreet’s main duties are:
- Drives a tractor-trailer on long-haul routes across Western Canada and into the United States.
- Inspects the truck and trailer before and after each trip and reports defects to the shop.
- Plans routes, keeps electronic logs and follows hours-of-service rules.
- Checks that loads are secured and balanced and that cargo matches the bills of lading.
- Delivers freight to customers on schedule and collects proof of delivery.
- Completes border crossing documents and keeps trip records for dispatch.
This letter is provided at Gurpreet’s request. If you need more information, please contact me at 306-555-0131 or dispatch@prairieline.example.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
Mark Friesen
Operations Manager
Prairie Line Transport Ltd.
1200 McDonald Street, Regina, SK S4N 2X6
306-555-0131 · dispatch@prairieline.example
How these duties match NOC 73300
The generator checks every letter this way. Main duties marked “May” in the NOC are optional; the rest are the core duties.
| NOC 73300 main duty | In this letter |
|---|---|
| Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances | Covered |
| Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods | Not in this letter |
| Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage | Not in this letter |
| Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods | Covered |
| Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes | Not in this letter |
| Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption | Covered |
| Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books | Covered |
| Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers | Not in this letter |
| May perform emergency roadside repairs (optional) | Not in this letter |
| May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy (optional) | Not in this letter |
| May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods. (optional) | Not in this letter |
| Operate and drive primarily straight trucks to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes | Covered |
| Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo | Covered |
| May drive special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks. (optional) | Not in this letter |
Tips for a truck driver reference letter
- Say what you drove and where: tractor-trailer, long-haul or local, provinces or countries.
- Inspections, logs and cargo checks are part of 73300 and show you did more than drive.
- If you were paid by the mile, the employer can give the average yearly pay next to the rate.
NOC 73300 and Express Entry
- NOC 73300 is TEER 3, which counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class.
- It is not on a current Express Entry category draw list. See the lists.
- It is also a Federal Skilled Trades occupation.
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Where this information comes from
IRCC’s supporting documents page lists reference letters from employers “with your job duties, dates you worked there, and salary” as proof of work experience, and the Express Entry documents page asks for proof of work experience such as a reference or experience letter from an employer. The other items in our checklist are what officers expect to see in practice and what immigration lawyers advise; IRCC publishes no official letter form.
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
CVMaple is not affiliated with IRCC and does not give legal advice. A reference letter must be checked, corrected and signed by your employer, and every detail must be true. Misrepresentation on an immigration application can lead to a five-year ban.
Checked on October 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is a truck driver skilled work for Express Entry?
Yes. Transport truck drivers are NOC 73300, TEER 3.
I was an owner-operator. Can I use this letter?
No. Owner-operators are usually self-employed, and self-employment does not count as Canadian work experience for the Canadian Experience Class or CRS points. Driving as an employee does.
Can I copy this truck driver reference letter?
Use it as a model, not a copy. Your letter has to describe your own duties, dates, hours and pay, and your employer has to check and sign it. Start your own letter for NOC 73300.
Who should sign it?
Your direct supervisor or someone in HR, on company letterhead, with their name, job title, phone and email.
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