Professional Drivers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Heavy Lifting8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years20%Current company
Lyft
A3N-BronxAdiona TransportaionTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years20%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 45,922 profiles for Professional Drivers in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Professional Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $139,868 yearly
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26' Dot Box Truck / Cargo Van Delivery Driver
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOTRExperience Working with Individuals with Autismdriver
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitITIL FoundationDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerBox TruckMTA Bus Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingLoadingDriver
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingProfessional Driver
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10OSHAMedical Billing CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsChauffeur Driver
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipServicing VehiclesVehicle Maintenance
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What's the average time to fill a professional driver role?
The average time to fill a professional driver role is 106 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do professional drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a professional driver include: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a professional driver?
Common licenses or certifications for professional drivers include: Driver's License, DOT Physical Examination and CDL.
What are some job titles related to professional drivers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to professional drivers include: driver, 26' dot box truck / cargo van delivery driver and driver.
What level of education is common for a professional driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a professional driver in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a professional driver?
Most professional drivers have 20 years of professional experience.
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