Slight dip in December trucking employment with 6,300 fewer drivers employed

Ottawa, ON (January 28, 2026) — December employment in the trucking and logistics sector was down 16,700 jobs compared to November, and there were 6,300 fewer drivers employed, according to the latest data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC).

Across the Canadian economy in general, the data show employment remained largely unchanged in December compared to November, adding just 8,200 jobs, following three straight months of increased employment.

“The slight dip in employment numbers is not unexpected given global instability and its impact on trade,’” says Craig Faucette, Chief Operating Officer, THRC. “The sector did shed some jobs, but less than previous months.”

More details:

  • The trucking and logistics sector shed 16,700 jobs from November to December 2025, a decline of 2.1% month-to-month
  • December 2025 employment in the sector sat 1.2% lower than in December 2024, down 9,800 jobs year-over-year
  • Employment of transport truck drivers declined by 1.9% from November to December with 6,300 fewer drivers behind the wheel
  • There were 14,900 fewer drivers employed in December 2025 compared to December 2024, a drop of 4.3%, year-over-year
  • The number of people actively seeking work in trucking and logistics increased by 900 people in December, compared to November but was down 3.9% or 1,300 job seekers compared to December 2024
  • Job seekers in the transport truck driver occupation increased 7.2% in December or 1,100 people, compared to November and was 17.1% higher than December 2024, an increase of 2,400 drivers who are actively looking for work

Trucking HR Canada is Canada’s most trusted source for labour market information (LMI) for the trucking and logistics sector. Our in-depth research delivers reliable data, insightful analysis, and strategic workforce solutions in the trucking and logistics industry that helps decision makers tackle workforce challenges and skill gaps — ensuring Canada’s trucking and logistics sector stays competitive, resilient, and future-ready.

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