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Canada's Trucking Sector Faces 16,700 Job Losses Amid Instability

1/29/2026

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In December 2025, Canada’s trucking and logistics sector lost 16,700 jobs, a 2.1% decline from November.
Truck drivers accounted for 6,300 of the losses, according to Trucking HR Canada.
Craig Faucette, COO at Trucking HR Canada (THRC), said the dip was expected due to global instability affecting trade.
Year-over-year, trucking and logistics jobs fell 1.2%, totaling 9,800 fewer positions.
Job seekers in trucking rose 7.2% MoM and 17.1% YoY.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Canada’s trucking and logistics sector lost 16,700 jobs, a 2.1% decline from November.
Truck drivers accounted for 6,300 of the losses, according to Trucking HR Canada.
Craig Faucette, COO at Trucking HR Canada (THRC), said the dip was expected due to global instability affecting trade.
Year-over-year, trucking and logistics jobs fell 1.2%, totaling 9,800 fewer positions.
Job seekers in trucking rose 7.2% MoM and 17.1% YoY.