Trucking in New Jersey
Owner-operator guide for New Jersey (NJ) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Trenton state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
very highO-O Friendly
4/10
Fuel Tax
52.9 c/gal
Parking
critical shortageAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.65 |
| Reefer | $3.00 |
| Flatbed | $3.20 |
Key Highways
I-95NJ TurnpikeGarden State ParkwayI-78I-80I-287
These corridors connect New Jersey's major freight cities: Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Edison, Camden. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Port logistics
2Pharmaceuticals
3Food processing
4Chemical manufacturing
5E-commerce
Top Shippers
Port Newark-Elizabeth
Amazon (10+ FCs)
Johnson & Johnson
Campbell Soup
Trucking Regulations
- Toll costs MASSIVE — budget $200-400/week
- Jughandle turns — GPS essential
- Truck parking nonexistent near port
- Port drayage lucrative but congestion brutal
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
NJ Turnpike $30-60/trip; GW Bridge $16+ crossing
Winter Conditions
Moderate winters; congestion is the real challenge
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in New Jersey
In New Jersey, dry van rates average $2.65/mile, reefer rates average $3.00/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.20/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
New Jersey scores 4/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has very high freight volume with critical shortage truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Port logistics, Pharmaceuticals, Food processing.
Key trucking regulations in New Jersey include: Toll costs MASSIVE — budget $200-400/week. Jughandle turns — GPS essential. Truck parking nonexistent near port. Port drayage lucrative but congestion brutal. The state fuel tax rate is 52.9 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in New Jersey are I-95, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-80, I-287. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Edison, Camden. NJ Turnpike $30-60/trip; GW Bridge $16+ crossing.