NFI Industries
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal
Very High Demand
Local Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey
Browse local trucking positions across New Jersey with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$57,000 - $86,000
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local Trucking in New Jersey
New Jersey's dense metro areas and extensive terminal networks create strong demand for local CDL drivers. LTL carriers, food service distributors, and e-commerce fulfillment centers offer home-daily positions with hourly pay and overtime. Driver demand for local positions in New Jersey is very high, with many employers offering sign-on bonuses and overtime pay to attract qualified CDL holders.
Top Companies Hiring Local Drivers in NJ
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Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
UPS (Tractor-Trailer Division)
$80,000 - $120,000+Local, Regional, Dedicated
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in New Jersey
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Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$69,000 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$73,500 - $104,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$77,500 - $109,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Local Jobs in New Jersey
Newark
New Jersey
Jersey City
New Jersey
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Edison
New Jersey
Cranbury
New Jersey
Key Freight Routes in New Jersey
1
NJ Turnpike/I-95 (full state)
2
I-78 (Newark to PA)
3
I-80 (northern NJ east-west)
Requirements for Local Driving in NJ
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B license depending on vehicle class
- 1+ year CDL experience preferred for most positions
- Clean MVR and no DUI/DWI convictions
- DOT physical card and current medical certification
- Ability to handle touch freight (loading/unloading) at many positions
- Familiarity with urban driving and dock operations
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Local Trucking Jobs in New Jersey — FAQs
How much do local truck drivers make in New Jersey?
Local truck drivers in New Jersey earn $57,000 - $86,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. Pay rates in New Jersey run above the national average due to higher cost of living and dense freight markets. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most local trucking jobs?
The largest metro areas in New Jersey have the highest concentration of local CDL positions. LTL terminals, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and food distribution operations cluster around major population centers. Industrial parks and intermodal yards in these cities employ hundreds of local drivers for daily pickup and delivery routes.
Are trucking companies in New Jersey hiring local drivers in 2026?
Yes — local driver demand in New Jersey is very high heading into 2026. New Jersey is one of the top hiring markets for local drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NJ.