The Lifeblood of Our Economy! Ever thought about how that new CD, book, or appliance that you ordered over the Internet got to your door? Or how the groceries are always at your supermarket when you need them? Or how about gasoline to the local gas station or clothes at the local mall? Whether it's deliveries like these or moving just-in-time parts and supplies to assembly lines and factories across the continent, trucks keep Canada moving. IF YOU GOT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT! Easy access to goods and products is one of the most important factors contributing to Canada's enviable quality of life. It is also one of the things that our society takes most for granted. Because only trucks can provide the timely, efficient and safe door-to-door service required by today's businesses and consumers, trucking is the preferred mode of transportation.

Streaming Video Career Highways - The Tour: View this video to find out about great career opportunities available in the trucking industry. Run time: 20 minutes.

IT TAKES TEAMWORK TO KEEP GOODS MOVING!
It takes a dedicated team of professionals to keep our stores, warehouses and assembly lines in stock. For the most part, people tend to equate of the job of driving with the trucking industry without fully considering the many other people who contribute to the movement of freight. Behind every driver is a team of dedicated people who play key roles in keeping trucks and the economy moving. From the sales people who find the freight to move, to the people who hire drivers and buy trucks and trailers, right through to the people who manage the information technology and accounting functions, there is a broad range of career opportunities in the truck transportation industry.

THERE'S A LOT MORE TO TRUCKING THAN TRUCKS...

Ontario's trucking industry offers flexibility for people with a variety of education, experience and backgrounds. Keeping the industry's thousands of vehicles on the road, meeting the demanding needs of customers, and ensuring profitability requires the versatile skills of a wide range of individuals.

Careers in the trucking industry are exciting, challenging, interesting and safe. From the skilled people who drive the vehicles, to those who work behind the scenes to keep the province's goods moving, the trucking industry offers something for everyone.