$2,386 /week

~$124,072/year

Average CDL driver pay in New Jersey.

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Median Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$4,500
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,141

avg across 508 jobs

Pay Distribution in New Jersey

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in New Jersey

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,150$2,000$300 — $4,500706 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,484$1,450$300 — $3,000637 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,184$7,000$300 — $16,000363 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in New Jersey

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

1% Guaranteed Pay
30% Dedicated Routes
62% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
78% Take Truck Home

Route Types in New Jersey

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in New Jersey

Average freight handling breakdown across 1,706 jobs.

Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch92%
Live Load62%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in New Jersey

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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