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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in New Jersey

Find truck driver positions in New Jersey with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in NJ.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

NJ CDL-A Avg

$68,200

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in New Jersey

New Jersey is a strong market for otr / extended away 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 otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in NJ

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in New Jersey

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

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 otr / extended away truck drivers make in New Jersey?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in New Jersey typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in New Jersey is $68,200. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in New Jersey?

New Jersey offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. The state's key industries (Port drayage (Newark-Elizabeth) and Pharmaceutical manufacturing) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer otr / extended away schedules in New Jersey?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in New Jersey include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Newark.