Dry Van Truck Driver
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Transportation
Delivery, Transportation & Logistics, Freight
Dry Van truck driver opening in New Jersey, serving Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth.
Enclosed 53-foot trailers hauling general freight, retail goods, and packaged products. Standard dimensions: 53'L x 8.5'W x 9'H interior, 3,800 cubic feet capacity, holds 26 standard pallets (48x40), max cargo weight 45,000 lbs. Typical freight in New Jersey:
Consumer goods, Retail merchandise, Electronics, Auto parts, Packaged foods, Paper products.
The Northeast corridor is one of the most freight-dense regions in America, and New Jersey sits right in the middle of it. Dry van drivers here run I-95, I-78, and I-80 lanes connecting the densest consumer market in the country. At $2.60/mile spot rates, New Jersey's dry van market reflects premium Northeast pricing — the trade-off is tighter delivery windows and more congested roads.
Common New Jersey lanes:
Port Newark outbound nationwide, NJ Turnpike corridor north-south, Edison warehouse district.
Port Newark-Elizabeth is the largest container port on the East Coast, handling $200+ billion in cargo annually
Requirements: CDL-A license, 53-foot enclosed trailer, Clean MVR and CSA record, Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability, ELD compliance, DOT medical card.
Typical pay for dry van work is $0.65–$1.20 per mile. This is a market estimate for the equipment type — the carrier confirms actual pay with you before placement.
24/7 dispatch support, no forced dispatch, choose your own loads.
- CDL-A license
- 53-foot enclosed trailer
- Clean MVR and CSA record
- Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability
- ELD compliance
- DOT medical card
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