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Demand
for Drivers |
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Demand for drivers is expected
to increase steadily over the next few years. |
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According to the Canadian Trucking
Human Resources Council Study, it is expected that there will
be: |
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- A 10% increase in the number
of company drivers. ( These are drivers who are fully employed
by the company that hires them.)
- A 39% increase in the number of owner-operators. ( These
are drivers who own or lease their own truck and sell their
services to other carriers.)
- A 23% increase in the number of leased drivers. ( These
are drivers who normally work for a driving agency and are
contracted for a shorter term or specified period to drive
trucks for a carrier. )
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To
summarize, the opportunities are there for you to join
a growing and technologically advanced service industry
where you can play an important role and start to develop
a rewarding career for yourself. |
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For-hire sector |
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- Truckload
(TL) sector
- Large carriers (50 or more vehicles)
- Long haul (more than two nights away)
- Transportation of petroleum/dry bulk/chemicals/tank goods.
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Retirement of Drivers |
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Somewhere between 25% and
30% of the current truck driver population is expected to retire
over the next ten years, opening up positions for new drivers.
The rate of retirement is expected to be highest in Ontario
and Quebec, and in long haul. |
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Driver Turnover: |
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High driver turnover continues
to offer scope for new drivers entering the industry. |
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Training in the Driver
Occupation |
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Driver trainers and safety
supervisors feel that formal training is the most reliable
way to learn the skills required to work as a truck driver. |
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Training issues for Drivers
and Owner-Operators |
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The multi-tiered approach to
driver training is suggested. It includes: |
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- Basic training
- On-the-job development of relatively inexperienced drivers
- Skills upgrading, to continue to develop experienced drivers
in response to changing competitive or regulatory conditions.
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Industry stakeholders are
encouraged to improve the training of both new and experienced
drivers and owner-operators by: |
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- Raising awareness of available
training
- Improving access to training
- Finding ways for new drivers to gain practical experience
- Ensuring courses are up-to-date
- Skills upgrading for current driver
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Canadian truck drivers and
trucks also play an important role in the carrying of goods
both into and out of the United States. Cross-border traffic
is the fastest growing business segment with revenues growing
at an annual rate of approximately 13% since 1980 |
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