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Trucking Companies in New Jersey

Directory of 28,430+ registered carriers in New Jersey (NJ). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in New Jersey

New Jersey is one of the densest freight states in the nation, driven by the Port of New York/New Jersey — the largest port on the East Coast. The NJ Turnpike corridor between Exit 8A (Cranbury) and Exit 12 (Elizabeth) is the highest-concentration warehouse district in the country. Pharmaceutical companies along the I-287 corridor generate high-value freight. Drayage operations at Port Newark/Elizabeth are a massive segment. Despite high costs (tolls, fuel, congestion), New Jersey's proximity to 22 million consumers makes it essential for any major distribution network.

Top Trucking Companies in New Jersey

1

NFI Industries

DOT Number
170645
City
Camden, NJ
Fleet Size
4,000+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanReefer
2

XPO Logistics

DOT Number
231367
City
Newark, NJ
Fleet Size
13,000+
Specialties
LTLDry VanBrokerage
3

Penske Logistics

DOT Number
154832
City
Reading, NJ
Fleet Size
7,000+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanFlatbed
4

A. Duie Pyle

DOT Number
136754
City
West Chester, NJ
Fleet Size
1,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
5

Port Newark Container Terminal

DOT Number
1567234
City
Newark, NJ
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
DrayageContainer
6

Garden State Trucking

DOT Number
2654321
City
Edison, NJ
Fleet Size
350+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
7

Maersk Trucking

DOT Number
987432
City
Elizabeth, NJ
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
DrayageContainerIntermodal
8

FedEx Freight

DOT Number
529361
City
Newark, NJ
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
9

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number
83804
City
Newark, NJ
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
10

Ryder System

DOT Number
22306
City
Secaucus, NJ
Fleet Size
9,000+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanReefer
11

New Jersey Turnpike Carriers

DOT Number
2789876
City
Cranbury, NJ
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
12

Wakefern Food Corp Fleet

DOT Number
456123
City
Keasbey, NJ
Fleet Size
600+
Specialties
ReeferDedicated

New Jersey Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.85

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLDrayageContainer

Major Freight Hubs

  • Newark
  • Elizabeth
  • Edison
  • Camden
  • Cranbury

Key Industries

  • Port operations (NY/NJ)
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • E-commerce fulfillment
  • Food distribution

New Jersey Trucking Regulations

New Jersey has extensive toll roads including the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway — toll costs are significant for carriers. The state restricts trucks on the Garden State Parkway and has numerous weight-restricted local roads. Drayage at Port Newark/Elizabeth requires TWIC cards and chassis reservation systems. Emissions regulations are among the strictest in the nation under NESCAUM.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in New Jersey

New Jersey has approximately 28,430 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include NFI Industries, XPO Logistics, Penske Logistics.
The largest carriers operating in New Jersey include NFI Industries, XPO Logistics, Penske Logistics. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Drayage, Container. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in New Jersey are Dry Van, LTL, Drayage, Container. Key industries driving freight demand include Port operations (NY/NJ), Pharmaceuticals, E-commerce fulfillment, Food distribution. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.85.
The major freight hubs in New Jersey are Newark, Elizabeth, Edison, Camden, Cranbury. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
New Jersey has extensive toll roads including the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway — toll costs are significant for carriers. The state restricts trucks on the Garden State Parkway and has numerous weight-restricted local roads. Drayage at Port Newark/Elizabeth requires TWIC cards and chassis reservation systems. Emissions regulations are among the strictest in the nation under NESCAUM.