Ontario Truck Driver Jobs With Visa Sponsorship: Earn Up to CAD $90,000

Ontario is one of Canada’s most important transportation and logistics centres.

The province contains major manufacturing areas, warehouses, distribution centres, border crossings, ports, construction projects and densely populated cities. Trucking companies depend on drivers to move goods between Ontario communities, other Canadian provinces and the United States.

Truck-driving vacancies are commonly found in:

• Brampton
• Mississauga
• Toronto
• Vaughan
• Woodbridge
• North York
• Bolton
• Hamilton
• Kitchener
• Cambridge
• London
• Windsor
• Ottawa
• Georgetown
• Hearst

Job Bank recently displayed more than 530 transport truck-driver positions in Ontario, including hundreds in the Greater Toronto Area. These figures change regularly as employers add or remove vacancies.

Some Ontario employers also apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment, commonly called an LMIA, when they cannot find a qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

An approved LMIA may allow an employer to support a foreign worker’s application for an employer-specific work permit.

However, international applicants must understand that:

An Ontario truck-driving advert does not automatically include visa sponsorship.

Even when a listing says “LMIA requested,” the employer may still accept applications only from people who are already authorised to work in Canada.

Other employers may accept applicants from outside Canada who do not yet have a Canadian work permit.

You must therefore read the “Who can apply?” section of every Job Bank listing.

Ontario truck drivers generally earn between approximately CAD $19.23 and CAD $35 per hour, with a provincial median of about CAD $26 per hour. Some Ontario regions and current vacancies offer higher wages, especially for experienced long-haul, specialised and supervisory drivers.

Some positions may provide annual earnings of up to CAD $90,000, particularly when the driver earns a higher hourly rate, works overtime, handles specialised cargo or accepts long-distance routes.

This article explains:

• Ontario truck-driver salaries
• Current employment locations
• Employers recently advertising positions
• LMIA-supported job examples
• Ontario AZ licence requirements
• Mandatory driver training
• Work-permit requirements
• Documents applicants should prepare
• How to avoid fake trucking job offers

Ontario Truck Driver Jobs at a Glance

Key Area	Details
Province	Ontario
Occupation	Transport truck driver
NOC code	73300
Provincial wage range	About CAD $19.23–$35 per hour
Provincial median wage	About CAD $26 per hour
Possible higher income	Up to CAD $90,000 in some roles
Common tractor-trailer licence	Class A
Air-brake requirement	Z endorsement
Common combined description	AZ licence
Main work-permit route	Employer-specific work permit
Employer document	LMIA may be required
Major hiring areas	Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton and surrounding areas
Sponsorship guarantee	No
Main warning	Never pay for a guaranteed LMIA or job offer

Why Ontario Has Truck Driver Jobs

Ontario has a large transportation network connecting businesses, consumers and industrial centres.

Truck drivers transport goods between:

• Warehouses and retail stores
• Factories and distribution centres
• Ontario and other provinces
• Canada and the United States
• Farms and food-processing plants
• Ports and inland terminals
• Construction suppliers and building sites
• E-commerce facilities and customers

Job Bank estimates that approximately 114,150 people work as transport truck drivers in Ontario. About 92% work full-time, while the occupation’s outlook is rated Moderate for the 2025–2027 period.

Common Ontario trucking employers operate in:

• General freight
• Refrigerated transportation
• Food distribution
• Construction
• Wholesale trade
• Manufacturing
• Automotive logistics
• Courier and parcel delivery
• Waste management
• Fuel distribution
• Cross-border freight

The Greater Toronto Area has a particularly high concentration of transport businesses.

Job Bank recently showed more than 340 truck-driving vacancies in the Toronto Region and more than 500 across Ontario.

How Much Do Truck Drivers Earn in Ontario?

Truck-driver salaries depend on:

• Driving experience
• Employer
• Licence type
• Route distance
• Cargo
• Overtime
• Night shifts
• Province-to-province travel
• Cross-border work
• Safety record
• Special endorsements

Job Bank reports the following approximate Ontario wages:

Wage Level	Hourly Wage	Estimated Annual Income
Lower wage	CAD $19.23	CAD $39,998
Median wage	CAD $26.00	CAD $54,080
Upper provincial wage	CAD $35.00	CAD $72,800
Higher regional wage	CAD $38.00	CAD $79,040

The annual estimates assume 40 working hours weekly for 52 weeks. Actual earnings may be affected by overtime, unpaid periods, mileage payments and bonuses.

Ontario truck-driving advertisements in July 2026 included positions paying:

• CAD $32 per hour
• CAD $36 per hour
• CAD $36.10 per hour
• CAD $36.50 per hour
• CAD $38 per hour

The employers and listings included companies in Brampton, Mississauga, North York, Woodbridge and Bolton.

Can Ontario Truck Drivers Earn CAD $90,000?

Yes, but CAD $90,000 is more realistic as a higher-end income than a normal starting salary.

A driver may reach this amount through:

• Higher hourly wages
• Overtime
• Long-haul assignments
• Cross-border routes
• Night-shift premiums
• Specialised cargo
• Team driving
• Supervisory responsibilities
• Bonuses
• Additional paid kilometres

For example, Job Bank search results near Brampton included a tractor-trailer position offering approximately CAD $70,000 to CAD $85,000 annually and other positions advertising up to CAD $90,000.

A driver earning CAD $36.50 per hour for 40 hours weekly would make approximately CAD $75,920 annually before deductions.

If that driver regularly works paid overtime, total annual earnings could move closer to CAD $90,000.

However, applicants must review:

• Whether overtime is available
• The overtime rate
• Guaranteed working hours
• Mileage payments
• Unpaid waiting periods
• Deductions
• Benefits
• Whether the advertised amount is salary or estimated gross earnings

Do not accept a job based only on the highest salary figure in the advert.

Ontario Companies Recently Advertising Truck Driver Jobs

The following employers recently appeared in Ontario Job Bank search results:

Employer	Location	Position	Advertised Wage
Elfin Logistics Inc.	Brampton	Truck driver	CAD $36.10 per hour
Cooney Transit Inc.	North York	Truck driver	CAD $36 per hour
Peace Transportation	Brampton	Truck driver	CAD $36 per hour
Maple Global Freight Solutions Inc.	Mississauga	Truck driver	CAD $32 per hour
Right Service Right Choice	Mississauga	Truck driver	CAD $36.10 per hour
STL Truck Line	Bolton	Truck driver	CAD $38 per hour
Skyline Transport Inc.	Woodbridge	Long-haul truck driver	CAD $36.10 per hour
Red Rose Express	Brampton	Truck driver	CAD $36.50 per hour
T.M.T. Freight System	Brampton	Truck driver	CAD $36 per hour
Holistic Freightlines	Brampton	Truck driver	CAD $36 per hour

These examples appeared in Job Bank search results during June and July 2026. Vacancies may close, salaries may change and the presence of a company on Job Bank does not automatically mean it offers visa sponsorship.

Applicants must check each company and job advert separately.

Ontario LMIA Truck Driver Job Examples

Some Ontario employers have recently requested LMIAs for truck-driving positions.

Harb Carrier in Mississauga

A July 2026 Job Bank listing from Harb Carrier advertised:

• Truck-driver employment in Mississauga
• CAD $36.10 per hour
• 35 hours weekly
• Permanent full-time work
• LMIA requested
• Applications accepted from candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit

The LMIA was still under review when the listing was published.

This is an example of a position that specifically stated that overseas or unauthorised candidates could apply.

It does not mean:

• The LMIA has been approved
• The applicant will be selected
• The work permit will be approved
• The position is still open
• Every applicant meets Ontario licensing requirements

Sundine Produce Inc. in Mississauga

Another Job Bank listing from Sundine Produce Inc. advertised:

• CAD $36 per hour
• 35 to 40 hours weekly
• Permanent full-time employment
• Health benefits
• AZ licence requirement
• LMIA requested

However, the advert also stated that applicants must already be authorised to work in Canada.

This example shows why applicants must read the full advert.

The words “LMIA requested” do not always mean that the employer is currently accepting applications from outside Canada.

Wolf Pack Logistics in Brampton

A Brampton listing from Wolf Pack Logistics advertised:

• Long-haul truck-driver work
• CAD $36.50 per hour
• 35 to 50 hours weekly
• Four vacancies
• Health and travel benefits
• AZ licence and Z endorsement
• Two to three years of experience
• LMIA requested

The advert required applicants to already be authorised to work in Canada.

DARK Enterprise in Hearst

A July 2026 Job Bank temporary-foreign-worker search showed a long-haul truck-driver position from DARK Enterprise in Hearst, Ontario, paying CAD $36 per hour with an LMIA requested.

Northern and smaller Ontario communities may provide a different labour market from the Greater Toronto Area.

Applicants should search both large cities and smaller communities.

What Does LMIA Requested Mean?

An LMIA is an assessment completed through Employment and Social Development Canada.

The employer applies for the LMIA—not the foreign worker.

A positive LMIA may be issued when hiring a temporary foreign worker is expected to have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour market.

LMIA Requested

This means:

• The employer submitted an application
• The government is reviewing it
• Approval has not yet been granted

Positive or Approved LMIA

This means:

• The employer received a positive decision
• The employer may use the approval for the authorised position
• The selected worker must still apply for a work permit

LMIA-Exempt Job

Certain foreign workers may be hired without an LMIA under another immigration programme.

Ordinary transport truck-driver jobs are not automatically LMIA-exempt.

No LMIA Information

Do not assume that the employer offers sponsorship.

The job may be open only to people who already have Canadian work authorisation.

How the LMIA and Work-Permit Process Works

A typical employer-supported process may involve the following steps:

1. The employer identifies a genuine vacancy.
2. The employer advertises the position.
3. Canadians and permanent residents are considered.
4. The employer submits an LMIA application.
5. Service Canada assesses the application.
6. A positive or negative decision is issued.
7. The employer gives the selected worker the approved documents.
8. The worker applies for an employer-specific work permit.
9. Immigration authorities assess the worker’s application.
10. The worker travels only after receiving the necessary approval.

The employer must use the official LMIA system and meet Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements.

A positive LMIA does not guarantee a work permit.

Immigration authorities may still assess:

• Identity
• Criminal admissibility
• Medical admissibility
• Work experience
• Qualifications
• Job offer
• Ability to perform the work
• Whether the worker will comply with the permit

Ontario Wage and LMIA Classification

Canada separates many LMIA applications into high-wage and low-wage streams based on the offered wage and the applicable provincial threshold.

A job is not classified as high-wage simply because the salary seems attractive to the applicant.

The offered wage must be compared with the current Ontario threshold and the prevailing wage for the occupation.

Lower-wage LMIA positions are subject to additional restrictions, including limits on the proportion of low-wage temporary foreign workers at a workplace.

From April 2026, employers seeking workers under the low-wage stream generally must advertise the position for eight consecutive weeks and demonstrate recruitment efforts targeting young Canadians.

These employer requirements can make some LMIA applications slower or more difficult.

Ontario Truck Driver Licence Requirements

Truck drivers must hold the correct Ontario commercial licence for the vehicle they operate.

Class A Licence

A Class A licence is normally required for tractor-trailers and long vehicle combinations.

Job Bank states that a Class 1 or A licence is required for long combination vehicles.

Ontario requires a Class A applicant to:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid Ontario Class G licence or higher
• Pass a truck knowledge test
• Meet vision standards
• Provide a satisfactory medical report
• Pass the appropriate road test

Class D Licence

A Class D licence is commonly used for certain straight-body trucks.

The exact licence required depends on:

• Vehicle weight
• Trailer weight
• Combined vehicle weight
• Whether the truck has air brakes
• Whether the vehicle is a tractor-trailer

Ontario advises applicants to determine the licence class based on the truck, trailer and braking system.

Air-Brake Z Endorsement

A Z endorsement is required to operate a truck fitted with an air-brake or air-over-hydraulic braking system.

This is why many tractor-trailer advertisements ask for an AZ licence:

• A refers to the Class A commercial licence
• Z refers to the air-brake endorsement

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Drivers carrying hazardous products may require Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification.

Job Bank states that TDG certification is required when a driver transports hazardous products or dangerous goods.

Mandatory Entry-Level Training

Ontario requires applicants seeking a Class A commercial truck licence to complete mandatory training before taking the road test.

The training is commonly known as Mandatory Entry-Level Training, or MELT.

Training covers areas such as:

• Vehicle components
• Safe vehicle operation
• Basic driving techniques
• Off-road manoeuvres
• On-road driving
• Vehicle inspections
• Hours of service
• Cargo security
• Defensive driving

An employer may state that training is provided, but applicants should confirm:

• Who pays for the training
• Whether the school is approved
• Whether wages are paid during training
• Whether the employer deducts training costs
• What happens if the worker fails the road test
• Whether the worker must repay training expenses after leaving

Do not pay an unverified recruiter for “guaranteed Ontario AZ certification.”

New Ontario Commercial-Licence Documentation Rule

From May 11, 2026, applicants for Ontario Class A, B, C, D, E or F licences must provide documents confirming:

• Ontario is their primary place of residence
• Their presence in Canada is legal
• They are eligible to work in Canada

This means an overseas applicant cannot simply travel to Ontario and immediately obtain a commercial licence without the correct immigration and residency documentation.

A job offer by itself may not satisfy all licensing requirements.

Can You Use a Foreign Truck Licence in Ontario?

A valid foreign licence may generally be used for driving in Ontario for up to 60 days after becoming a resident. After that, the driver must switch to an Ontario licence.

However, a foreign commercial truck licence does not automatically become an Ontario AZ licence.

International applicants may need to:

• Provide proof of driving history
• Obtain an Ontario Class G licence
• Complete mandatory Class A training
• Pass the knowledge test
• Meet medical and vision standards
• Obtain the Z endorsement
• Pass the road test
• Meet residency and work-authorisation requirements

Your previous licence and employment references may help demonstrate experience to an employer, but Ontario authorities determine whether you qualify for the commercial licence.

Types of Truck Driver Jobs Available in Ontario

Long-Haul Truck Driver

Long-haul drivers transport freight over long distances.

They may operate:

• Across Ontario
• Between provinces
• Between Canada and the United States
• Between warehouses and ports
• Along national distribution routes

Responsibilities commonly include:

• Pre-trip inspections
• Cargo securement
• Driver logbooks
• Communicating with dispatch
• Monitoring fuel use
• Completing delivery documents
• Handling border paperwork
• Following hours-of-service rules

Cross-Border Truck Driver

Ontario shares important trade routes with the United States.

Cross-border drivers may use crossings near:

• Windsor
• Sarnia
• Niagara Falls
• Fort Erie

These positions may require:

• Valid passport
• Ability to enter the United States
• Customs-document experience
• Clean driving history
• Knowledge of international cargo requirements

Refrigerated Truck Driver

Refrigerated drivers transport temperature-sensitive products, including:

• Food
• Fresh produce
• Meat
• Dairy products
• Medical supplies

Wolf Pack Logistics’ Brampton listing, for example, required experience with refrigerated tractor-trailer equipment.

Local Delivery Driver

Local drivers may deliver goods within Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton or another urban area.

The job may involve:

• Several daily stops
• Customer interaction
• Loading and unloading
• Busy city traffic
• Returning to the terminal after each shift

Flatbed Driver

Flatbed drivers transport:

• Steel
• Pipes
• Lumber
• Machinery
• Construction products

Job Bank recently showed more than 340 flatbed-related truck-driver vacancies near Toronto.

Dump Truck Driver

Dump truck drivers work in:

• Construction
• Road projects
• Quarry operations
• Landscaping
• Demolition

A May 2026 Brampton dump-truck listing offered CAD $39 per hour and stated that the employer had requested an LMIA.

Shunt Truck Driver

Shunt drivers move trailers and trucks around:

• Warehouse yards
• Distribution centres
• Terminals
• Manufacturing facilities

Job Bank recently listed more than 350 truck-driving positions in the Toronto Region under searches associated with shunt driving.

Truck Driver Supervisor

Driver supervisors coordinate:

• Drivers
• Routes
• Schedules
• Dispatch
• Safety
• Vehicle availability
• Deliveries
• Staff training

A 2026 Brampton supervisor listing advertised between CAD $37.50 and CAD $40 per hour with an LMIA requested.

Supervisory roles can provide stronger salary potential, but applicants normally need previous industry and leadership experience.

Requirements for Ontario Truck Driver Jobs

Employers may request:

• Secondary-school education
• Commercial-driving experience
• Ontario AZ licence
• Air-brake endorsement
• Clean driving record
• Medical fitness
• English communication skills
• Driver abstract
• Valid passport
• Ability to enter the United States
• Experience using electronic logs
• Cargo-securement knowledge
• Winter-driving ability
• Flexible availability
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Some employers may ask for:

• Two or more years of experience
• Refrigerated-trailer experience
• Dangerous-goods certification
• Flatbed experience
• Team-driving experience
• Cross-border experience
• Basic mechanical knowledge

Job Bank states that secondary school is usually required and that accredited driver training of up to three months may also be required.

Documents to Prepare

Document	Purpose
Valid passport	Identity and immigration processing
Foreign commercial licence	Shows previous driving qualification
Driving abstract	Provides accident and traffic history
Employment references	Verifies truck-driving experience
Driver-training certificate	Supports your professional background
Secondary-school certificate	May meet employer requirements
Canadian-style résumé	Presents your skills and experience
Cover letter	Explains why you fit the vacancy
Police certificate	May be requested for immigration
Medical report	Required for commercial licensing
Job-offer letter	Confirms proposed employment
Employment agreement	Shows wage, hours and responsibilities
LMIA information	Supports an eligible work-permit application
Ontario licence documents	Required before commercial driving

Do not submit false:

• Driver abstracts
• Employment letters
• Licences
• LMIA documents
• Training certificates
• Police records

Employers, provincial authorities and immigration officials may verify your documents.

How to Write an Ontario Truck Driver Résumé

Your résumé should focus on commercial-driving experience.

Include:

• Years of professional driving
• Vehicle types
• Licence class
• Routes covered
• Freight transported
• Safety history
• Accident history
• Electronic-log experience
• Cargo securement
• Border-crossing experience
• Winter driving
• Vehicle inspections
• Basic repair knowledge

A strong professional summary could read:

Commercial truck driver with six years of tractor-trailer and long-haul experience transporting dry and refrigerated freight. Skilled in vehicle inspection, electronic log management, cargo securement, route planning and time-sensitive delivery. Maintains a strong safety record and can provide verified driving and employment references.

For cross-border work:

Experienced long-haul driver with five years of cross-border freight experience, including customs documentation, delivery scheduling, refrigerated transport and electronic hours-of-service records.

Avoid writing only:

“I am a driver looking for work in Canada.”

Explain the value you bring to the employer.

How to Search for Ontario Sponsorship Jobs

Useful Job Bank search terms include:

• Ontario truck driver LMIA
• Brampton truck driver LMIA
• Mississauga truck driver LMIA
• Long-haul truck driver Ontario
• AZ truck driver Ontario
• Ontario foreign worker truck driver
• Truck driver LMIA requested Ontario
• Cross-border truck driver Ontario
• Refrigerated truck driver Ontario
• Dump truck driver Ontario LMIA
• Truck driver supervisor Ontario
• NOC 73300 Ontario

You can also search company career pages.

However, do not assume that a company sponsors foreign workers simply because it employs many truck drivers.

How to Apply Step by Step

Step 1: Identify Your Driving Experience

Determine whether your background is in:

• Long haul
• Local delivery
• Refrigerated freight
• Flatbed
• Dump trucks
• Tanker work
• Cross-border driving
• Yard shunting

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

Collect:

• Passport
• Licence
• Driving abstract
• Training records
• Employment references
• Education documents
• Safety certificates

Step 3: Prepare a Canadian Résumé

Tailor your résumé to each job.

Use the same terminology appearing in the advert where it accurately describes your experience.

Step 4: Read the “Who Can Apply?” Section

This section may say that the employer accepts:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Temporary residents with work permits
• Candidates with or without a Canadian work permit

Apply only when your situation matches the advert.

Step 5: Check the LMIA Status

Confirm whether it says:

• LMIA requested
• Positive LMIA
• Temporary foreign workers may apply
• No LMIA information

Do not call an LMIA “approved” when the advert only says “requested.”

Step 6: Verify the Employer

Check:

• Legal business name
• Website
• Ontario address
• Business email
• Telephone number
• Job Bank profile
• Public trucking records
• Employee reviews
• Company history

Step 7: Attend an Interview

The employer may ask about:

• Driving experience
• Vehicle inspections
• Accidents
• Traffic offences
• Winter conditions
• Cargo security
• Electronic logbooks
• Cross-border travel
• Work-permit status
• Ontario licensing eligibility

Step 8: Review the Employment Agreement

The agreement should clearly state:

• Employer
• Job title
• Work location
• Wage
• Mileage rate where applicable
• Working hours
• Overtime
• Duties
• Benefits
• Deductions
• Employment duration
• Training responsibilities
• Licence requirements

Step 9: Receive the Employer Documents

For an approved LMIA job, the employer may provide:

• LMIA decision details
• Job-offer letter
• Employment agreement
• Work-permit instructions

Step 10: Apply for the Work Permit

The worker submits the application.

Do not begin work until you have legal authorisation.

You must also meet Ontario commercial-licensing requirements before driving the truck.

Important Owner-Operator Warning

A temporary foreign worker hired through an LMIA must be a genuine employee of the trucking company.

The Government of Canada has clarified that the worker must:

• Be on the employer’s payroll
• Receive the approved wage
• Receive comparable working conditions
• Work for the named employer

Requiring an LMIA worker to incorporate as an owner-operator would violate the conditions of the LMIA.

Be cautious if someone says:

• You must register a corporation
• You will not be on payroll
• You must buy the company’s truck
• You must pay the LMIA cost
• You must surrender part of your wages
• You will work only as an independent contractor

Ontario Truck Driver Job Scams

Avoid anyone who:

• Sells an LMIA on WhatsApp
• Promises guaranteed visa approval
• Requests payment before an interview
• Claims no Ontario licence is required
• Says a foreign commercial licence automatically becomes an AZ licence
• Requests your banking password
• Demands cryptocurrency
• Offers CAD $90,000 without checking your experience
• Guarantees permanent residence
• Asks you to pay the employer’s LMIA fee
• Tells you to enter Canada as a visitor and begin working
• Refuses to provide a written employment agreement
• Claims an LMIA request is already an approval

Job Bank does not charge workers to search and apply for jobs.

Rights of Foreign Truck Drivers

Temporary foreign workers are protected by Canadian employment laws.

An employer must:

• Pay the agreed wage
• Follow the employment contract
• Provide a safe workplace
• Respect the worker’s identification
• Follow applicable working-hour rules
• Avoid prohibited recruitment charges
• Keep the worker on lawful payroll

An employer must not:

• Take your passport
• Threaten deportation
• Pay less than the approved wage
• Force unsafe driving
• Require illegal hours
• Make you repay prohibited recruitment fees
• Place you in a different occupation without authorisation

Keep copies of:

• Contract
• Pay statements
• Work schedule
• LMIA information
• Work permit
• Driving logs
• Employer messages

Conclusion

Ontario truck driver jobs with visa sponsorship can provide genuine opportunities for qualified international drivers.

The province has employment in:

• Long-haul transportation
• Cross-border freight
• Food distribution
• Construction
• Warehousing
• Manufacturing
• Refrigerated transport
• Local delivery

Job Bank recently showed more than 500 truck-driving vacancies across Ontario, with hundreds concentrated around Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga.

Ontario wages generally range from about CAD $19.23 to CAD $35 per hour. Higher-paying advertisements have offered between CAD $36 and CAD $40 per hour, while some annual job offers may reach CAD $85,000 to CAD $90,000.

However, applicants must carefully separate:

• A normal job vacancy
• An LMIA-requested position
• An approved LMIA
• A job accepting overseas applicants
• A job requiring existing Canadian work authorisation

Before accepting a position:

• Check the “Who can apply?” section
• Verify the employer
• Confirm the LMIA status
• Understand Ontario’s AZ licence rules
• Prepare your driving documents
• Review the employment agreement
• Never purchase an LMIA
• Avoid illegal owner-operator arrangements
• Obtain the correct work permit and licence before driving

A genuine Ontario trucking opportunity should involve a verifiable employer, lawful wage, proper interview, written agreement and legitimate work-permit process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are truck driver jobs available in Ontario in 2026?

Yes. Job Bank recently showed more than 530 transport truck-driver positions across Ontario, although the number changes regularly.

How much do truck drivers earn in Ontario?

Ontario truck drivers generally earn between approximately CAD $19.23 and CAD $35 per hour, with a median wage of about CAD $26 per hour.

Can an Ontario truck driver earn CAD $90,000?

Yes, but this is more likely for experienced drivers receiving higher wages, overtime, bonuses or specialised assignments. Some recent Brampton-area results advertised between CAD $50,000 and CAD $90,000 annually.

Which Ontario cities have the most truck-driver jobs?

Many vacancies are concentrated in Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge, North York, Hamilton, Kitchener, Cambridge, London and Windsor.

What is the NOC code for truck drivers?

Transport truck drivers are classified under NOC 73300.

Can Ontario trucking companies sponsor foreign drivers?

Some employers may apply for an LMIA to recruit foreign drivers. Sponsorship is not offered by every company.

What does LMIA requested mean?

It means the employer submitted an application that is still under review. It does not mean the employer has received approval.

Can I apply from outside Canada?

You can apply when the job advert clearly accepts candidates without a Canadian work permit. Harb Carrier’s July 2026 listing, for example, accepted applicants with or without valid Canadian work authorisation.

Does every LMIA-requested job accept overseas applicants?

No. Some LMIA-requested postings state that only people already authorised to work in Canada should apply.

What licence do I need for tractor-trailer work?

You normally need an Ontario Class A licence. A Z endorsement is required when operating air-brake-equipped vehicles.

Is Class A driver training compulsory?

Yes. Ontario requires mandatory training before a Class A applicant can take the road test.

Can I exchange my foreign truck licence for an Ontario AZ licence?

Not automatically. You may need to complete Ontario licensing, medical, training, knowledge and road-test requirements.

Can an LMIA driver work as an owner-operator?

An LMIA-supported foreign driver must be employed on the trucking company’s payroll. Requiring the worker to incorporate as an owner-operator would violate the LMIA conditions.

Can truck driving lead to permanent residence?

Canadian work experience may help an applicant qualify for an eligible federal, provincial or community immigration pathway. Permanent residence is not automatic and depends on the programme’s requirements.