National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 73300: Transport truck drivers
Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight. Below are the main duties, all 63 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 73300?
NOC 73300 is the code for transport truck drivers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bulk goods truck driver, dump truck driver, flatbed truck driver and heavy truck driver. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $26.42 an hour.
- NOC code
- 73300
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $26.42 an hour
Job titles under NOC 73300
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.
Main job titles
- bulk goods truck driver
- dump truck driver
- flatbed truck driver
- heavy truck driver
- logging truck driver
- long haul truck driver
- moving van driver
- shunt truck driver
- tow truck driver
- tractor-trailer truck driver
- transport driver
- truck driver
All 63 job titles in the NOC index
automobile carrier driver, automobile transport driver, bulk goods truck driver, bulk milk truck driver, cement truck driver - construction, coal hauler (except underground mining), commercial driver, commercial truck driver, commercial vehicle operator, dangerous goods truck driver, dump truck driver, dumpster truck driver, escort - transportation, explosives truck driver, flatbed truck driver, freight truck driver, fuel oil truck driver, gasoline truck operator, gravel hauler, gravel truck driver, groceries long haul driver, heavy truck driver, hydrovac truck operator, line-haul driver, line-haul truck driver, liquid fertilizer truck driver, local truck driver, log hauler, log truck driver, logging truck driver, long combination vehicle (LCV) driver, long distance truck driver, long haul driver, long haul tractor-trailer driver, long haul transport driver, long haul truck driver, low-bed semi-trailer driver, mobile cement mixer driver, mobile concrete mixer driver, mobile support equipment operator - Canadian Armed Forces, moving truck driver, moving van driver, muskeg tractor operator, oil transport driver, professional truck driver, ready-mix driver - construction, ready-mix truck driver, regional truck driver, short haul truck driver, shunt truck driver, shunter - trucking, shunter truck driver, tank truck driver, tow truck driver, tractor-trailer truck driver, transport driver, transport truck driver, truck driver, truck mixer driver - construction, truck operator, truck owner operator, trucker, truck-trailer driver.
Main duties of NOC 73300
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Long-haul transport truck drivers
- 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
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
- 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
- Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
- Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
- May perform emergency roadside repairs
- May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
Short-haul and local transport truck drivers
- Operate and drive primarily straight trucks to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes
- 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
- May drive special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions or to non-driving occupations, such as driver trainer, safety officer or truck dispatcher is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 73300 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 73300 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 73300 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.45 | $26.42 | $37.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.97 | $24.75 | $36.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.00 | $24.00 | $30.29 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $24.00 | $30.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.00 | $23.00 | $32.00 |
| Quebec | $19.45 | $25.20 | $34.50 |
| Ontario | $19.23 | $26.00 | $35.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $24.00 | $34.72 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.50 | $27.00 | $37.00 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $30.00 | $42.31 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $30.77 | $40.38 |
| Yukon | $26.50 | $34.00 | $43.27 |
| Northwest Territories | $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Nunavut | $20.00 | $29.00 | $40.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 73300 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 73300 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
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.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for truck driver?
NOC 73300, Transport truck drivers, a TEER 3 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 73300?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 73300 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 73300 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 73300 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $26.42 an hour, with most wages between $19.45 and $37.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 73300 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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