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E-Commerce & Last Mile Delivery Jobs in New Jersey

New Jersey is the most important last-mile delivery state in America because it contains the distribution centers that serve the massive NYC metro market. The NJ Turnpike corridor, I-78/I-287 interchange area, and Port Newark/Elizabeth create the densest logistics cluster in the country. Nearly every package delivered to NYC passes through a New Jersey facility first. This creates extraordinary demand for both CDL-A linehaul drivers and last-mile delivery drivers.

NJ Industry Pay

$52,000 - $88,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+15% through 2028

E-Commerce & Last Mile Delivery in New Jersey

New Jersey is the most important last-mile delivery state in America because it contains the distribution centers that serve the massive NYC metro market. The NJ Turnpike corridor, I-78/I-287 interchange area, and Port Newark/Elizabeth create the densest logistics cluster in the country. Nearly every package delivered to NYC passes through a New Jersey facility first. This creates extraordinary demand for both CDL-A linehaul drivers and last-mile delivery drivers.

Top E-Commerce & Last Mile Delivery Employers in New Jersey

1

Amazon (multiple NJ FCs)

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2

FedEx Ground (NJ hub)

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3

UPS (Parsippany/Secaucus)

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4

XPO Logistics

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5

NFI Industries (Cherry Hill HQ)

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Requirements for E-Commerce & Last Mile Delivery in NJ

CDL-A for linehaul; CDL-B or non-CDL for last-mile delivery
Ability to lift 50-70 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
Comfort with technology (scanners, apps, GPS routing)
Clean driving record and ability to pass background check
Ability to work through peak season demands (Oct-Dec)

Equipment Used in New Jersey

Semi-trucks (linehaul)Box trucks (26 ft)Sprinter/cargo vansYard jockeys (warehouse)Pup trailers (doubles)Straight trucks

Trucking in New Jersey

State CDL Avg

$55,000 - $85,000

Key Industries

Port drayage (Newark-Elizabeth), Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Food distribution

Major Cities

Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Edison

Top Corridors

NJ Turnpike/I-95 (full state), I-78 (Newark to PA)

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E-Commerce & Last Mile Delivery in New Jersey — FAQ

Why is New Jersey so critical for e-commerce trucking?

NJ is the distribution gateway for the NYC metro market (20+ million consumers). Port Newark/Elizabeth handles the most container volume on the East Coast. The state's fulfillment centers ship to NYC, Long Island, Connecticut, and Philadelphia. More packages flow through NJ than almost any other state.

What is e-commerce trucking pay like in New Jersey?

NJ e-commerce drivers earn $52K-$88K, with CDL-A linehaul positions at the top end. Amazon DSP drivers earn $20-$26/hr. UPS Teamster drivers earn $80K+. The high cost of living is offset by premium pay and the sheer number of employers competing for drivers.

Are there owner-operator opportunities in NJ e-commerce?

Yes. FedEx Ground operates on a contractor model with route owners. Amazon's Relay program offers linehaul contracts for independent truckers. Last-mile delivery route businesses (Amazon DSP) can be started with $10K-$30K capital. NJ's dense market makes route density very favorable.