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No Experience / Student Truck Driver Salary in New Jersey

0-6 months experience. Pay in New Jersey (NJ): $42,000 - $53,000.

$42,000 - $53,000+$4,000 vs national

New Jersey Pay

$42,000 - $53,000

National Avg

$38,000 - $48,000

vs National

+$4,000

Experience

0-6 months

No Experience / Student Driver Pay in New Jersey

You are either fresh out of CDL school, currently in a training program, or considering a career change into trucking. Many mega-carriers offer paid training programs that require no prior experience. This is the starting point for most professional truck drivers.

In New Jersey, no experience / student drivers earn $42,000 - $53,000above the national average. New Jersey's freight market, cost of living, and carrier competition influence local pay rates.

Pay by Equipment in New Jersey

Your equipment type significantly impacts earnings at the no experience / student level:

EquipmentEst. NJ Pay
Dry Van$42k - $53k
Reefer$45k - $57k
Flatbed$48k - $61k
Tanker$50k - $64k
Hazmat$53k - $66k

Companies Hiring in New Jersey

S
Swift Transportation
W
Werner Enterprises
C
CRST International
S
Schneider National
C
CR England

FAQ

How much do no experience / student truck drivers make in New Jersey?

No Experience / Student truck drivers (0-6 months experience) in New Jersey earn approximately $42,000 - $53,000 per year. This is above the national average of $38,000 - $48,000.

What companies hire no experience / student drivers in New Jersey?

Top companies hiring no experience / student drivers in New Jersey include Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, CRST International. Many offer paid CDL training programs.

How can no experience / student drivers increase their pay in New Jersey?

The fastest way to increase pay is gaining experience and adding endorsements (hazmat, tanker). Most drivers see a significant raise after their first year.

No Experience / Student Jobs in New Jersey