Truck Driver Jobs in Camden, NJ

Camden is a medium-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 1.3M metro (part of Philadelphia metro). Major employers in the area include Campbell Soup Company, Holtec International, American Water Works, NFI Industries. Key freight corridors like I-76 Cross-Delaware Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across New Jersey, there are approximately 52,000+ active truck drivers. Moderate growth focused on the waterfront. Subaru relocated its US HQ to Camden, and Holtec International is building a nuclear technology campus. The South Jersey Port is investing $125M in terminal modernization. Camden's Opportunity Zone status attracts logistics investment.

Truck drivers in the Camden area typically earn $58,000 - $88,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Camden is 5% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for New Jersey is $55,000 - $80,000. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles. Typical weekly miles: Local: 400-800 | Regional: 1,500-2,000 | OTR: 2,300-2,800.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Camden include Campbell Soup Company, Holtec International, American Water Works, NFI Industries. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. Key industries driving freight demand include port and marine terminal operations and food processing. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Camden include I-76 Cross-Delaware Corridor, I-295 South Jersey Route, NJ-42 Atlantic City Expressway. These routes carry port freight and pharmaceuticals freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Philadelphia, PA (5 mi via Ben Franklin Bridge) and Wilmington, DE (30 mi via I-295), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Camden include Camden County College CDL and Smith & Solomon CDL - Lawnside. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Camden. However, living near Camden gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Camden's cost of living is 5% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Camden isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Camden are: Tanker, Dry van, Flatbed, Container chassis. Tanker — petroleum and chemical loads from Delaware River refineries. The port freight sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Very tight. The Petro in Bordentown (I-295 Exit 52) is the closest reliable truck stop. Some drivers park at the Pureland Industrial Complex lots in Logan Township. On-street parking in Camden is unsafe and illegal for commercial vehicles. Diesel in South Jersey runs $0.05-0.10/gal less than North Jersey. Route 130 has competitive truck fuel stations. Avoid fueling in Philadelphia where city fuel taxes add $0.06/gal.

Ben Franklin Bridge has a $5 truck toll per axle. Hazmat loads prohibited on the Ben Franklin Bridge — must use the Commodore Barry or Walt Whitman bridges. Camden city streets have multiple posted weight limits. South Jersey Port terminals require advance appointments and TWIC cards. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Mid-Atlantic climate with 20-25 inches of snow. Bridge crossings to Philadelphia ice over before road surfaces — the Betsy Ross and Walt Whitman bridges get slippery fast. Summer heat and humidity push into the mid-90s, stressing reefer units on food loads. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Camden.