How do I get truck driving jobs in Canada? Do I also require a truck driving license?
Canada needs truckers! Even during the pandemic, they are hiring truck drivers from abroad. Why? Because very few Canadians want do this job and logistics is one of the industries that have not been laying off its staff.
Since you are a foreigner, you have all chances to land a trucking job. What will you need for that?
Apply online for as many trucking ads as possible. In British Columbia, for instance, almost the whole trucking industry is owned by Indians. This means you have good chances to negotiate with the people.
Many of them will try to talk you into “buying” a job offer. I strongly recommend you not to do so, but to wait for an employer who undergoes a legal process of employing you.
Meanwhile, make sure to have an international driving license of a heavy-duty class in hand. Once you are in Canada, you’ll need at least a month to transfer your license into a local standard and to pass all necessary certifications to qualify for a trucking job there.
This whole hustle is definitely worth it, since truckers are among the highest paid workers in Canada.
Don’t go for less than 23 CAD per hour. The job is physically and mentally demanding and should be paid well.
And the last, but not the least – make sure not just to buy a license, but to actually learn to drive a truck! There were so many cases in BC when young unskilled truckers were hired with fake driving licenses and they were dismissed.
Canada truck driver job requirements for foreigners
Great, you want to be a truck driver in Canada? Truck driving is one of the rewarding career in Canada with lot of flexibility and opportunities to make good money out of it.
To become a truck driver in Canada you need AZ license which has set of requirements which I mentioned below
- Get your driver license before applying for AZ license
- A clean driving record
- You must be 18 years old but if you are more than 25 years old, trucking company will hire you easily as insurance will be less
- You must pass MTO medical test
- No criminal record
- You need training anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks
- You must pass written test but don’t worry you can write the test in more than 10 languages not only in English
- You must pass the road test
- You will start on the bottom rung
- You don’t need your own truck.
How to apply truck driver in Canada without experience
Below, I will write how to and what are the ways to immigrate as a truck driver
- Option 1: The easiest way would be to study in Canada for two years in any government college and get your three years’ work permit which will give you time to get your license and practice truck driving in Canada ( after you work for a truck driving company for more than one year they will help you to get PR in Canada )
- Option 2: Sponsorship visa, If any of your family members living in Canada get their sponsor to come to Canada in a temporary visa, meanwhile you can get your license and practice truck driving. (Best bet is spouse sponsor visa)
Truck driving companies that hire no experience Ontario
Transport N Service
Transport N Service is hiring experienced professional Company Drivers to join our team for one of the safest carriers on the road.
Across Canada and US we operate late model equipment for variety of lanes and lots of miles.
Transport N Service is proud of its team, friendly, driver-focused culture. We’re excited to welcome you into our family. Apply now!
Must have 12 full months of verifiable AZ driving experience to qualify for this position!
Why work with Transport N Service?
- No forced dispatch
- Potential to earn over $100,000.00 annual income
- Open door policy
- Fully insured and licensed
- Mix of long and short runs to accommodate your lifestyle
- Assigned dispatchers to build trusting working relationships
- Pay via direct deposit/bi-weekly
- Paid orientation
- Late-model equipment
- Good work/life balance
We offer:
- Steady Year-Round Work
- Newer Model Tractor /Dedicated Unit-No slip seating
- All trucks are equipped with Company paid Sirius/XM, CB Radios, Fridge, Power Inverter, Bunk Heater, APU.
- They Provide: Prepass for Scales, Ipass for Tolls & Bridge Cards & RFID Connexion Pass
- Pilot/Flying J Fuel Network- Company Fuel Card Provided
- Cash Float for Incidental expenses
- They are 100% ELD Compliant since August 2016
- Biweekly pay /Direct Deposit
- Paid waiting time (after 1 hour on LTL/ after 2 hours on FTL)
- Paid drops/picks (including the first and last drop and pick)
- In the event of Customs Delay- driver paid after 1 hour
- Smart Phone Allowance (after 30 days of employment)
- Passenger Program (after 90 days of employment)
- 100% Company paid Benefits (after 90 days of employment)
- Out of Country coverage (effective Day 1 of employment)
- RRSP Program (After 90 days of employment)
Guillevin International Delivery Driver/Warehouse- job
- Job Description: Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, the Delivery Driver is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering by truck customer orders in a professional and timely manner
- Status: Hourly, Part-time
- Location: Belleville, Ontario
Benefits: Pulled from the full job description
- Employee assistance program
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver the goods within the required time frame, at the right location, and at the right customer;
- Work in team with the person responsible for deliveries in order to maximize delivery routes;
- Unload and place the material as per customers’ preferences;
- Good listener towards customers and meet their needs;
- Deal with route and itinerary changes;
- Other related Warehouse tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good knowledge of spoken English is required;
- Hold a valid Class 5 driving license with a minimum of 3-year driving experience;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Client-oriented;
- Be able to handle loads under 30 lbs.
Why work with Guillevin International Delivery
They are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Certified as a Great Place to Work at, they offer a dynamic work environment with great career opportunities. We promote autonomy and decision making.
- Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to its competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
- A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: their people make a difference.
- Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
- Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
- Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
- Charging terminals available at our facilities.
- Years of Service Recognition Program.
Truck Driver Salary in Canada
- The average truck driver’s salary in Canada is $46,800 per year or $24 per hour.
- Entry-level positions start at $39,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $60,450 per year.