Job prospects Delivery Driver in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 55%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology