Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey

New Jersey has roughly 52,000+ active truck drivers and strong freight demand driven by Port freight, Pharmaceuticals, Distribution, Manufacturing. Port Newark-Elizabeth is the largest container port on the East Coast, handling $200+ billion in cargo annually.

Truck drivers in New Jersey typically earn $55,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on equipment type, miles, and routes. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles.

Major freight categories in New Jersey include Port freight, Pharmaceuticals, Distribution, Manufacturing. Highest density of warehouses per square mile in the US. We match you with loads that fit your equipment and preferred lanes.

No. Your CDL works in all 50 states. Many of our drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of New Jersey. If New Jersey is your home base, we focus on consistent lanes that keep you close to home — or use NJ as a launchpad for regional or OTR routes.

Top trucking cities in New Jersey include Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth. Newark typically has the most freight volume and carrier demand, with the other cities offering strong secondary markets. Your best city depends on your equipment type and whether you prefer local, regional, or OTR routes.

All major equipment types have freight in New Jersey. The strongest demand comes from the port freight sector, which drives dry van and power only freight. Highest density of warehouses per square mile in the US.