Why should a long-haul truck driver be considered a skilled worker, as opposed to a low-skilled worker? In my paper, I presented a lot of reasons why. It's not just getting a licence and going down the road. There are ongoing certifications, ongoing medical examinations, ongoing licensing and testing, not just for driving the truck, but standard operating procedures for all the companies they deliver to or pick up from. There are continual changes to the requirements for crossing the international border as far as paperwork goes, CBSA requirements, and requirements for customs and border protection in the U.S. One slight mistake on that can cost $10,000 to $16,000 as far as penalties and assessments go. These gentlemen and ladies need to know what they're doing and need to be on top of their game.
On October 1st, 2018. See this statement in context.