Long haul truck driver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for long haul truck driver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for long haul truck driver is 73300 (Transport truck drivers), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
73300
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73300 covers
Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight. Long-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes, while short-haul and local transport truck drivers operate over urban and short interurban routes. They are employed by transportation, manufacturing, distribution and moving companies, and trucking employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 73300 — Transport truck drivers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Long-haul transport truck drivers
- Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
- Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
To use NOC 73300 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 73300 →
Other job titles under NOC 73300
- Bulk goods truck driver
- Dump truck driver
- Flatbed truck driver
- Heavy truck driver
- Logging truck driver
- Moving van driver
- Shunt truck driver
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73300, one of these may fit better:
- Airport limousine driver — NOC 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs, TEER 5)
- Boom truck crane operator — NOC 72500 (Crane operators, TEER 2)
- Bus driver — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Calèche driver — NOC 64320 (Tour and travel guides, TEER 4)
- Canteen driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Courier service driver — NOC 74102 (Couriers and messengers, TEER 4)
- Delivery driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Delivery truck helper — NOC 75211 (Railway and motor transport labourers, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for long haul truck driver?+
In NOC 2021, "long haul truck driver" is an example title in unit group 73300 — Transport truck drivers. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is long haul truck driver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73300 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does long haul truck driver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 73300 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a long haul truck driver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 73300 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says long haul truck driver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 73300. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.