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Flexible / Owner-Operator Trucking Jobs in New Jersey

Find truck driver positions in New Jersey with flexible / owner-operator home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in NJ.

Home Time

You choose your own schedule

Expected Pay

$150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net)

NJ CDL-A Avg

$68,200

Flexible / Owner-Operator Jobs in New Jersey

New Jersey is a strong market for flexible / owner-operator trucking positions. New Jersey is one of the most freight-intensive states in the nation, handling goods for the massive New York City metro area. The Port of Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest on the East Coast, and the NJ Turnpike is the most heavily traveled freight corridor in the country. Key industries including Port drayage (Newark-Elizabeth), Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Food distribution create consistent demand for drivers who want flexible / owner-operator schedules.

Flexible / Owner-Operator Job Types Available in NJ

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Independent owner-operator (own authority)
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Leased owner-operator (carrier contract)
3
Power-only contractor
4
Expedited freight specialist
5
Hot shot hauler
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Specialized/oversized hauler (independent)

Companies Offering Flexible / Owner-Operator in New Jersey

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Landstar System (agent-based)
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Mercer Transportation
C
CH Robinson (brokered loads)
T
Total Quality Logistics
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Amazon Relay (power-only)

Freight Corridors in New Jersey

NJ Turnpike/I-95 (full state)
I-78 (Newark to PA)
I-80 (northern NJ east-west)

Major Trucking Cities in New Jersey

Newark, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ
Edison, NJ
Cranbury, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do flexible / owner-operator truck drivers make in New Jersey?

Flexible / Owner-Operator truck drivers in New Jersey typically earn $150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net) annually. The overall CDL-A average in New Jersey is $68,200. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What flexible / owner-operator trucking jobs are available in New Jersey?

New Jersey offers flexible / owner-operator positions in Independent owner-operator (own authority), Leased owner-operator (carrier contract), Power-only contractor. The state's key industries (Port drayage (Newark-Elizabeth) and Pharmaceutical manufacturing) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer flexible / owner-operator schedules in New Jersey?

Major carriers offering flexible / owner-operator schedules with operations in New Jersey include Landstar System (agent-based), Mercer Transportation, CH Robinson (brokered loads). Check each carrier's website for current openings near Newark.