Hire Dry Van Drivers in New Jersey
Access our pool of pre-screened dry van drivers in New Jersey. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in New Jersey
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
New Jersey Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in New Jersey
#1
Newark
#2
Jersey City
#3
Edison
#4
Elizabeth
#5
Camden
#6
Linden
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in New Jersey
Port Newark-ElizabethAmazon (10+ FCs)Johnson & JohnsonCampbell SoupSysco
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in New Jersey
Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port
Highest density of warehouse space per square mile in the US
Proximity to NYC creates unlimited last-mile delivery demand
Pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor needs specialized drivers
Highest per-mile rates in the Northeast reflect demand
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your New Jersey Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
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Hiring Dry Van Drivers in New Jersey — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dry van drivers is 48-72 hours. In New Jersey, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in New Jersey typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Newark and Jersey City tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in New Jersey need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New Jersey has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in New Jersey are Newark, Jersey City, Edison, Elizabeth. Major employers driving this demand include Port Newark-Elizabeth, Amazon (10+ FCs), Johnson & Johnson.
Our New Jersey dry van driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 71% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port.