Hiring Delivery Drivers for Your Fleet in Ontario: A Complete Guide

Your drivers are your fleet's most important asset.

Driver Licence Requirements

- G Licence: Required for vehicles under 11,000 kg GVW - DZ Licence: Required for vehicles over 11,000 kg GVW with air brakes

Where to Find Delivery Drivers in Ontario

- Indeed: Most effective platform for finding delivery drivers - Facebook Jobs: Highly effective for local driver recruitment - Kijiji: Still effective for local recruitment - Driver referral programs

Driver Compensation in Ontario (2026)

| Driver Type | Hourly Rate | |---|---| | Entry-level delivery driver (G) | $18-$22/hr | | Experienced delivery driver (G) | $22-$28/hr | | DZ-licensed driver | $25-$35/hr |

Driver Retention

1. Competitive pay 2. Consistent work 3. Respect and recognition 4. Safe equipment 5. Flexible scheduling [Register Your Drivers on GoGedit](/be-a-driver) | [How To Grow Your Fleet With GoGedit](/blog/how-to-grow-your-fleet-with-gogedit)