$2,312 /week
~$120,224/year
Average CDL driver pay in New Jersey.
Browse 1,692 positions in New JerseyMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,117
avg across 515 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).
Driver Perks & Benefits in New Jersey
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
32% Dedicated Routes
61% 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 1,692 jobs.
Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch92%
Live Load62%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in New Jersey
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in New Jersey earns $2,312 per week, or approximately $120,224 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 1,692 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in New Jersey earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in New Jersey. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,179/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,229/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,510/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 515 jobs in New Jersey currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,117.
Based on 1,692 current listings in New Jersey: 32% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 61% allow pets, 60% allow riders, 78% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,692 open positions and an average pay of $120,224 per year in New Jersey, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 515 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,117. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.