Job prospects Groceries Long Haul Driver in the Northeast Region
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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

Labour shortage

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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good 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 several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Approximately 3,920 people work in this occupation.
Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 64%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology