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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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
The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
- Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 48%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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