Professional Drivers for hire in Newark, NJ
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56,617
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Driving
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
DoorDash
TForce Freight
Fedex Ground
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 56,617 profiles for Professional Drivers in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Professional Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $138,995 yearly
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Driver
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDriver
Hillside, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Public SpeakingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipExecutive Chauffeur / Private Driver
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingDefensive DrivingRoute PlanningSchedule ManagementSupply Driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsProfessional Driver
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDriver
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseClass ESkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDrivingServicing VehiclesMaintenanceVehicle 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 138 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: time management, communication skills and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for professional drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for professional drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement 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, executive chauffeur / private driver and supply 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 10 years of professional experience.
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