Trucking Companies in New Jersey
6,267 registered carriers · 135,360 trucks · 128,537 drivers
New Jersey is home to 6,267 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 128,537 drivers across a combined fleet of 135,360 commercial vehicles. That's 67.8 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 21.6 power units, below the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC with 3,294 trucks.
6,267
Carriers
135,360
Trucks
128,537
Drivers
$56,540
Avg Trucker Salary
687M
Freight Tons/Year
67.8
Carriers per 100K
2.6%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in New Jersey
NEWARK
233 carriers
ELIZABETH
115 carriers
EDISON
103 carriers
PATERSON
92 carriers
JERSEY CITY
87 carriers
CLIFTON
82 carriers
LINDEN
69 carriers
TRENTON
66 carriers
WAYNE
65 carriers
KEARNY
65 carriers
LAKEWOOD
62 carriers
VINELAND
60 carriers
FAIRFIELD
58 carriers
TOMS RIVER
58 carriers
HACKENSACK
53 carriers
CARLSTADT
53 carriers
NORTH BERGEN
49 carriers
PENNSAUKEN
49 carriers
BRIDGETON
45 carriers
CAMDEN
43 carriers
Largest Carriers in New Jersey
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in New Jersey?
There are 6,267 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in New Jersey, operating a combined fleet of 135,360 commercial vehicles with 128,537 drivers. This makes New Jersey the 13th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in New Jersey?
The largest trucking company in New Jersey by fleet size is NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC, based in CAMDEN, with 3,294 power units and 4,212 drivers.
Which city in New Jersey has the most trucking companies?
NEWARK has the most trucking companies in New Jersey with 233 registered carriers, representing 3.7% of the state total. ELIZABETH is second with 115 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in New Jersey?
You can verify any New Jersey trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in New Jersey?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in New Jersey operates 21.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in New Jersey?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in New Jersey earn an average of $56,540 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through New Jersey?
New Jersey handles approximately 687 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System