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Moderate Demand

CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey

Browse flatbed trucking positions across New Jersey with top carriers hiring now.

Pay

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Demand Level

Moderate

Top Carriers

5+ Hiring

Key Cities

5+ Markets

Flatbed Trucking in New Jersey

New Jersey handles East Coast port freight at Newark–Elizabeth, with the New Jersey Turnpike and I-78/I-287 feeding the dense New York metro warehouse belt. Flatbed demand in New Jersey is moderate; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.

Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in NJ

Anderson Trucking Service

$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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Crete Carrier Corporation

$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
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CRST International

$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
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Landstar System

$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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Mercer Transportation

$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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Driving job listings in New Jersey

These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.

Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in New Jersey

Newark

New Jersey

Jersey City

New Jersey

Elizabeth

New Jersey

Edison

New Jersey

Cranbury

New Jersey

Key Freight Routes in New Jersey

1

NJ Turnpike/I-95 (full state)

2

I-78 (Newark to PA)

3

I-80 (northern NJ east-west)

Requirements for Flatbed Driving in NJ

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • 1+ year CDL-A experience preferred
  • Cargo securement training and knowledge of FMCSA tie-down rules
  • Physical ability to tarp, chain, and strap loads in all weather
  • Clean MVR and DOT physical card
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions

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Flatbed Trucking Jobs in New Jersey — FAQs

How much do flatbed truck drivers make in New Jersey?

This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in New Jersey. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.

What type of flatbed freight is common in New Jersey?

Flatbed freight in New Jersey varies by region but commonly includes construction materials, steel, lumber, and heavy equipment. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in NJ.

Are trucking companies in New Jersey hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?

Yes — flatbed driver demand in New Jersey is moderate heading into 2026. The flatbed segment in New Jersey is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NJ.