Labour tracker
Graphs and metrics that track the latest workforce trends driving Canada’s trucking and logistics sector, including driver data, unemployment, and other economic indicators.
Labour supply and demand metrics
Updated Jan 30, 2026
Total employment (‘000), trucking and logistics sector and transport truck drivers
People employed: The number of people working in a sector.
| Quarter | Trucking and logistics | Transport truck drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | 789.9 | 344.7 |
| Q1 2025 | 753.2 | 325.1 |
| Q2 2025 | 779.5 | 331.6 |
| Q3 2025 | 817.1 | 336 |
| Q4 2025 | 780.1 | 329.8 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada, Labour force survey, custom data request, December 2025
Employment of trucking and logistics workforce by industry, 2021
People employed: The number of people working in a sector.
| Industry | Percentage |
|---|---|
| General freight trucking | 25 |
| Specialized freight trucking | 7 |
| Wholesale/retail trade | 13 |
| Couriers and messengers | 13 |
| Support activities for transportation | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Warehousing and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Primary resources | 2 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada, Census 2021, custom data request
Unemployment (number of active job seekers, ‘000), trucking and logistics sector and transport truck drivers
Unemployed: The number of people actively seeking work.
| Quarter | Trucking and logistics | Transport truck drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | 31.3 | 14.1 |
| Q1 2025 | 44.6 | 22.5 |
| Q2 2025 | 46.7 | 18.6 |
| Q3 2025 | 35.0 | 15.6 |
| Q4 2025 | 30.5 | 16.4 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada, Labour force survey, custom data request, December 2025
Job vacancy rate, all industries and truck transportation (NAICS 484), Canada
Job vacancy rate: The percentage of all jobs in a sector that are vacant at a particular point in time. THRC uses NAICS 484 as a proxy for the entire trucking and logistics industry.
| Quarter | Truck transportation | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Q4 2024 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Q1 2025 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Q2 2025 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Q3 2025 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada and Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0442-01, December 2025
Number of job vacancies and job vacancy rate, transport truck drivers, Canada
Job vacancies: The number of jobs in an industry or occupation that are vacant.
| Quarter | Number of job vacancies | Vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 13,170 | 3.7 |
| Q4 2024 | 11,650 | 3.3 |
| Q1 2025 | 11,780 | 3.5 |
| Q2 2025 | 12,615 | 3.7 |
| Q3 2025 | 11,575 | 3.3 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada and Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0443-01, December 2025
Employment demographics
Employment by select demographics, trucking and logistics industry, 2016 and 2021
| Group | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15 | 16 |
| Indigenous | 4 | 4 |
| Immigrants | 26 | 30 |
| Non-permanent residents | 1 | 5 |
| Visible minority | 23 | 30 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Driving Progress the New Road Ahead 2024-2030
Employment by select demographics, transport truck drivers, 2016 and 2021
| Group | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 3 | 4 |
| Indigenous | 4 | 4 |
| Immigrants | 27 | 29 |
| Non-permanent residents | 1 | 4 |
| Visible minority | 20 | 27 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Driving Progress the New Road Ahead 2024-2030
Employment by age group, trucking and logistics, 2016 and 2021
Employment: The number of people working in an industry or occupation.
| % of total employment | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| <25 | 8 | 10 |
| 25 to 34 | 17 | 19 |
| 35 to 44 | 21 | 20 |
| 45 to 54 | 27 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 | 22 |
| 65+ | 5 | 7 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Driving Progress the New Road Ahead 2024 – 2030
Employment by age group, truck drivers, 2016 and 2021
People employed: The number of people working in a sector.
| % of total employment | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| <25 | 3 | 5 |
| 25 to 34 | 14 | 16 |
| 35 to 44 | 22 | 21 |
| 45 to 54 | 29 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 | 25 |
| 65+ | 6 | 8 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Driving Progress the New Road Ahead 2024 – 2030
Provincial LMI comparisons
Provincial share of employment – industry
Employment: The number of people working in an industry or occupation.
| Industry | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 13 |
| Atlantic provinces | 5 |
| British Columbia | 13 |
| Manitoba | 4 |
| Northern territories | 0.2 |
| Ontario | 38 |
| Quebec | 24 |
| Saskatchewan | 3 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada, Census 2021, custom data request
Average annual vacancy rate – industry
Average annual job vacancy rates in truck transportation (NAICS 484) by province/region, compared with national, 2024.
Job vacancy rate: The percentage of all jobs in a sector that are vacant at a particular point in time. THRC uses NAICS 484 as a proxy for the entire trucking and logistics industry.
| Percentage | Province/region | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Atlantic provinces | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| British Columbia | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| Manitoba | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Ontario | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Quebec | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Saskatchewan | 6.5 | 4.7 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada, Table: 14-10-0442-01, March 2025
Average annual number of job vacancies – drivers
Average annual number of job vacancies and provincial share of Canada’s job vacancies, transport truck drivers (NOC 73300), 2024.
Job vacancies: The number of jobs in an industry or occupation that are vacant.
| Industry | Average annual job vacancies |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 2,539 |
| Atlantic provinces | 626 |
| British Columbia | 2,626 |
| Manitoba | 1,285 |
| Ontario | 3,511 |
| Quebec | 2,564 |
| Saskatchewan | 665 |
Source: Trucking HR Canada, Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0443-01, March 2025