Worked example: take this occupation's usual TEER and job-offer facts, then enter your wage, education, language, and work location in the OINP calculator. The result is an Expression of Interest estimate out of the stream maximum. Ontario invites from the top of each draw. The estimate does not guarantee a nomination.
Why drivers often score well
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, TEER 3) fall just inside the skilled tier, which changes which calculator to use:
Occupation TEER level
TEER 3 sits in the middle TEER 2 to 3 tier on the skilled pathway, not 0, since this occupation is TEER 3, not TEER 4 to 5.
Ontario work experience
AZ/DZ-licensed driving experience in Ontario counts fully toward this factor.
Regional bonus
Long-haul and regional freight roles are frequently based outside Toronto, which can unlock the regional bonus tiers.
A sample score scenario
Here is an illustrative (not guaranteed) scenario for a long-haul driver with a Northern Ontario job offer:
Example profile: Transport truck driver, 2 years Ontario experience, CLB 7, high school diploma, Northern Ontario job offer
This is an illustrative example, not a guarantee. Run the full calculator with your own details.
Frequently asked questions
Is transport truck driver an "essential" TEER 4 to 5 occupation?
No. As of NOC 2021, transport truck drivers (73300) are classified TEER 3, mainly because of the licensing requirement. That puts drivers on the skilled job offer pathway, not the essential pathway.
Does the AZ/DZ license count as a Canadian credential?
It can count toward Ontario work experience and occupation-specific requirements, but the calculator's Canadian credentials factor is scoped to post-secondary credentials assessed against the job's requirements. See the education and credential points guide for how licenses are typically treated.
Which regions have the most driver demand?
Northern and rural Ontario routes are frequently short-staffed, which is also where the regional bonus is highest. See the Northern Ontario regional bonus guide.