New Jersey is the Garden State and it borders three other states Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania. New Jersey does not have a lot of wide open spaces as some states do since there are 1,208 people per square mile. You’ve really got to love your fellow man.
New Jersey has some historic places including Ellis Island (which is technically between New York and New Jersey), where in the first half of the 20th century immigrants from all over the world passed through its gates in search of a better life.
Atlantic City has its famous boardwalk and in Fort Lee is the suspension bridge named after the first president – George Washington Bridge. The most populated cities in New Jersey are:
- Newark: 277,140
- Jersey City: 247,597
- Paterson: 146,199
- Elizabeth: 124,969
- Edison: 99,967
And these will be the best cities in which to find a job. However, don’t despair if you are in a smaller town. If you look you may be able to find a trucking job in the area. If not, start at the next largest city and look there.
New Jersey Trucking Salary Information
Salaries for truck drivers based in New Jersey are very good. Currently there are an estimated 42,990 drivers making an average salary of $47,990. Of course every driver doesn’t make the average, your salary will be higher or lower depending on your experience but even the low $31,660 isn’t too bad.
And the high is very good at $66,340. Another bright spot on the horizon for truck drivers looking for jobs in New Jersey is projected increase in jobs. From 2014 to 2024 the expected increase in the U.S. is 6% while New Jersey’s increase is expected to be 11%.
Median salaries change with each city and in New Jersey it’s just more good news no matter how you slice it (SOURCE):
- United States: $41,340
- New Jersey: $46,830
- Newark: $47,740
- Camden: $46,570
- Vineland: $43,640
- Trenton: $42,630
- Atlantic City: $42,380
- Ocean City: $41,350
A few of the top New Jersey industries that lend themselves to trucking are the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries. Because of its strategically relevant location, New Jersey is ideal for manufacturing and exportation. The state has a well-developed transportation infrastructure plus extensive warehousing and distribution capabilities (SOURCE).
New Jersey CDL License Information and Insights
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) applicants must submit a CDL Holder Self-Certification form and a valid medical examiner’s certificate, if required by the type of vehicle you will drive. If you’ve had a federal medical variance issued, it must also be submitted to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) BEFORE you can get your CLP.
The MCV in New Jersey is the same as the DMV in other states. You can find all the documents you need to fill out on the NJ MVC website or at any MVC Agency.
Note: Drivers under 21 years of age are only allowed to operate within New Jersey (intrastate) and must check either commerce category box 3 or 4 on the CDL Holder Self-Certification document.
CLP applicants who intend to meet the excepted interstate (category 2) or excepted intrastate (category 4) requirements will only need to submit the CDL Holder Self-Certification document and are not required to submit a medical examiner’s certificate or variance unless they have a passenger (P) endorsement on their CLP.
CLP applicants listed as non-excepted interstate (category 1) or non-excepted intrastate (category 3), must submit a valid, fully completed, legible medical examiner certificate. All medical examiner’s certificates must be completed by a federally certified medical examiner.
If you want to be a truck driver or a bus driver, you need a Commercial Driver License (CDL). But first, you must have a basic New Jersey Driver’s License. Per Federal regulations, CDL holders must visit an agency at renewal time. Renewal by mail is not currently an option.
When you apply for a CDL there are different classes depending on the type of commercial vehicle you’ll be driving¬. Each class has its own regulations.
Insights on New Jersey CDL License Classes
Class A includes tractor trailers and any truck/trailer combo with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of more than 26,000 pounds – provided that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds. You can drive any vehicle in Classes B, C, or D categories, and well if you have the proper extra endorsements on your CDL.
Class B includes any vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds. A vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds towing a trailer with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. A bus with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
You can drive vehicles in Classes C and D as long as you qualified for any added endorsements needed.
Class C includes any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds that’s used to transport enough hazardous material that it requires a mandatory placard. Any bus designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver) and with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds.
School vehicles designed for 15 passengers or less (including the driver) or any bus or vehicle used for hire and designed to transport 8 to 15 passengers (including the driver)
To get your CDL you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a regular Class D New Jersey driver license
- Be able to recognize red, green and amber colors
- Have 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without glasses)
- Be physically fit*
*Federal law and New Jersey regulations require commercial drivers to submit a self-certification form along with the valid medical examiner’s certificate, completed by a certified medical examiner, to the MVC. These items must be renewed every two years.
Application Process and CDL License Restrictions in New Jersey
Application process (SOURCE):
- Study the CDL Manual
- Visit an MVC Agency
- Pass the 6 Point ID Verification. Present your Social Security card for the initial commercial learner permit (CLP)
- Pay $125 for the test fee (non-refundable)
- Take the CDL knowledge test (written)
- After passing the knowledge test, return to any MVC Agency and obtain your CLP
- Practice driving in the type of CMV you want to be licensed for
- Schedule the skills/road test
- Take and pass the skills/road test
- Return to any MVC Agency for your CDL
Restrictions for CDL applicants under 21 years of age:
- Can only operate in intrastate (within New Jersey)
- Must select commerce category “3” or “4” on the CDL Holder Self-Certification form
- Will not receive a hazmat endorsement
- Will not receive a passenger endorsement
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) restrictions:
- K – Intrastate only
- L – No air brakes
- P – No passenger restriction on CLP, if CLP has a P endorsement
- V – Medical variance (the driver must also have the hard copy variance issued by FMCSA)
- X – No Cargo in Tank, if CLP has an N endorsement
Commercial Driver License (CDL) restrictions:
- E – No manual transmission (If you take the test in a CMV with an automatic transmission, you will receive the E restriction and are prohibited from operating a CMV with a manual transmission.)
- K – Intrastate only
- O – No tractor trailer
- V – Medical variance
- Z – No full air brake
Exemptions – The following types of drivers do not need a CDL:
- Firefighters
- Taxi drivers (less than eight passengers) and ride-sharing van drivers
- First Responders (operating rescue or first-aid squad vehicles)
- Farmers hauling their own products and equipment within 150 miles of their farms
- Non-civilian operators of military equipment
- Construction equipment drivers of vehicles not designed to operate on public roads
- Recreational vehicle drivers (as long as the vehicle is operated for personal use)
Trucking Companies Local to New Jersey
Mecca and Sons Trucking Co. Inc.
Founded in 1950 by Jerry Mecca, Mecca and Sons Trucking Co. Inc. is among the oldest and best trucking companies in New Jersey. This trucking company at the same time is one of the oldest in New Jersey. Mecca and Sons Trucking are providing full transportation services, including: logistics, warehousing, drayage, LTL, LCL (less than container load), repackaging, recycling, removal, heavy equipment, and palletization. Their fleet, which uses state-of-the-art technology has over 35 trucks, 120 trailers, chassis, flatbeds, and reefers.
MJD Trucking
Established in 1981 by the Davy Family, MJD Trucking is now one of the best trucking companies in New Jersey. This company as the years go by has specialized in freight transportation. They are skilled in their services that they provide such as FTL, LTL, consolidation, cold storage, and cross docking. They have a 120,000 square foot facility to accommodate their customers’ needing cold storage.
Ho-Ro Trucking
Ho-Ro Trucking began in 1979 and has achieved enormous success during the years and is now one of the top trucking companies in New Jersey. They have a large fleet of trucks, trailers, flatbeds, and stepdecks. They provide these services in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virgina, Maryland, and West Virginia.
New Jersey Trucking and Transportation in the News
A police officer saw an 18-wheel tractor-trailer near the Washington Avenue section of the boardwalk around 5:30 a.m. The driver told the officer he got on at Albany Avenue in Atlantic City and based on the directions from his GPS he continued to drive up the boardwalk almost three miles to Washington Street, but then could not get off.
The truck could not turn and damaged nearly 100 feet of railing on the boardwalk.
It took four hours to remove the 100 feet of railing, backload sand on the corner to allow the truck to make the turn, unhitch the trailer, get the cab off the truck, and get a tow truck on scene to help.
Believe it or not, the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Still, he was issued a couple of summonses, mainly for driving off-road.
City officials and engineers checked to see if the truck caused structural damage and they also alerted Atlantic City about the incident so they could check for damage as well (SOURCE).
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260 HUDSON STREET
7601
Business Phone Number: (201) 807-0800
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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124 MILL STRET
7501
Business Phone Number: (862) 686-6482
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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2 GOURMET LANE SUITE H
8837
Business Phone Number: (732) 417-0099
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24 JOHN ST
7508
Business Phone Number: (973) 942-7711
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12 ARGYLE PL
7031
Business Phone Number: (646) 996-5551
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470 PAIGET AVENUE APT B4
7011
Business Phone Number: (732) 484-3012
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137 LODI STREET
7601
Business Phone Number: (917) 744-0479
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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1743 RT 9 NORTH
7731
Business Phone Number: (732) 637-8816
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
409 OGDEN PL
8861
Business Phone Number: (732) 900-7808
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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8 NICHOLAS COURT UNIT A
8810
Business Phone Number: (732) 438-5880
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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65 NEW HOOK RD, 1ST FL
7002
Business Phone Number: (201) 443-2186
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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65 NEW HOOK RD, 1ST FL
7002
Business Phone Number: (201) 443-2186
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12 RASPBERRY TRAIL
7059
Business Phone Number: (732) 302-1228
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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220 WEST PARKWAY UNIT 10
7470
Business Phone Number: (973) 831-4015
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
15 PARK ST
7606
Business Phone Number: (201) 440-1439
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
85 METRO WAY
7094
Business Phone Number: (201) 866-2906
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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ONE INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD
7495
Business Phone Number: (201) 787-3244
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
520 RANDOLPH ST
8105
Business Phone Number: (856) 252-9437
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
213 WOODHOLLOW DR
8066
Business Phone Number: (856) 207-9671
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
236 LINDEN RD
7470
Business Phone Number: (973) 356-2907
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
32 WERNIK PLACE
8840
Business Phone Number: (848) 200-7237
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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32 WERNIK PLACE
8840
Business Phone Number: (848) 200-7237
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
402 MAIN STREET SUITE 100-298
8840
Business Phone Number: (848) 200-7237
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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32 WERNIK PLACE
8840
Business Phone Number: (848) 200-7237
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
109 N BLACK HORSE PIKE STE 4B
8012
Business Phone Number: (856) 441-0044
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
570 SPRINGFIELD AVE
7901
Business Phone Number: (888) 655-4665
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
101 ROUTE 130 SUITE 460
8077
Business Phone Number: (856) 488-6202
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
512 WESTVIEW AVE
7010
Business Phone Number: (201) 885-8855
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
800 NEWTON AVENUE
08107-1236
Business Phone Number: (856) 858-7771
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
68 EAST 54TH STREET
7407
Business Phone Number: (201) 873-5593
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
325 MCDOWELL ST
7063
Business Phone Number: (908) 922-3974
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
325 MCDOWELL ST
7063
Business Phone Number: (908) 922-3974
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
361 RT 17
7604
Business Phone Number: (201) 426-5888
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
280 N MIDLAND AVE BLDG M-1
7663
Business Phone Number: (201) 797-0212
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
903 ROUTE 70 WEST
8053
Business Phone Number: (856) 988-1188
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
222-224 DUNCAN AVE SUITE 100
7306
Business Phone Number: (201) 630-4250
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
259 11TH STREET FLOOR 2
7650
Business Phone Number: (201) 906-8169
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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259 11TH STREET FLOOR 2
7650
Business Phone Number: (201) 906-8169
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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445 RIVER STREET STE B
7524
Business Phone Number: (917) 655-2621
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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1 WEBSTER STREET
7660
Business Phone Number: (201) 681-7084
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
11 CAMP WASIGAN ROAD
7825
Business Phone Number: (908) 362-6029
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
44 BRANDYWINE RISE
8812
Business Phone Number: (732) 325-9845
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
2 MARINEVIEW PLAZA SUITE 7
7030
Business Phone Number: (845) 541-0895
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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720 SOUTH FRONT STREET
7202
Business Phone Number: (908) 353-7054
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
92 LINCOLN HWY
8820
Business Phone Number: (732) 662-4954
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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92 LINCOLN HWY
8820
Business Phone Number: (732) 662-4954
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
78 VAN NOSTRAND AVE
7305
Business Phone Number: (201) 344-4370
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
19 DIANE CT 2ND FL
7974
Business Phone Number: (908) 656-1503
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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375 STATE STREET SUITE 510
8861
Business Phone Number: (646) 309-7084
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
5 WOODCREST TERRACE
7726
Business Phone Number: (732) 851-7419
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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5 WOODCREST TERRACE
7726
Business Phone Number: (732) 851-7419
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
2042 S WINTHROP AVE
8021
Business Phone Number: (856) 536-7037
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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640 AMHERST ROAD
7036
Business Phone Number: (732) 850-0147
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
909 JEFFERSON AVE
7201
Business Phone Number: (347) 855-1364
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
1992 MORRIS AVE STE 109
7083
Business Phone Number: (908) 220-1988
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
345 NYE AVE
7111
Business Phone Number: (718) 388-9526
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
250 TENAFLY RD
7631
Business Phone Number: (201) 310-9120
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
95LACKAWANNA DR
7874
Business Phone Number: (201) 572-6875
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
869A ST R5 12 BLDG A
8825
Business Phone Number: (917) 525-5595
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Address:
55 METUCHEN AVE
7095
Business Phone Number: (732) 803-4015
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
18 EVERGREEN CIR
8052
Business Phone Number: (609) 280-8188
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
711 SUMMER STREET 2ND FL
7202
Business Phone Number: (908) 296-7492
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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1442 STANELY TERRACE
7205
Business Phone Number: (201) 403-7904
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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63 MONMOUTH ROAD
8831
Business Phone Number: (732) 690-1247
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
5 FABISZEWSKI WAY
8859
Business Phone Number: (908) 583-5231
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
286 SHELTON TERRACE
7205
Business Phone Number: (908) 723-7584
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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206 DAWES DR
7751
Business Phone Number: (908) 216-2496
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
657 NORTH 5TH STREET
7107
Business Phone Number: (862) 452-8028
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
316 CONNECTICUT STREET
7090
Business Phone Number: (443) 877-6722
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
294 LAKEVIEW AVE #A18
7503
Business Phone Number: (347) 209-7369
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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49 PARK STREET
7304
Business Phone Number: (201) 726-2084
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
270 PERKINTOWN ROAD
8067
Business Phone Number: (856) 299-7825
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
685 MAPLE AVENUE
7202
Business Phone Number: (718) 213-6622
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
47 SARATOGA CT
7753
Business Phone Number: (917) 557-6961
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
35 STATE STREET
7074
Business Phone Number: (201) 329-9878
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
257 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE
7470
Business Phone Number: (973) 628-7077
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
1099 WALL STREET WEST SUITE 357
7071
Business Phone Number: (201) 460-1300
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
368 PRINCETON AVE
7205
Business Phone Number: (908) 687-5752
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
211 E KENNEDY DRIVE
8234
Business Phone Number: (609) 839-9072
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
176 RT 565
7461
Business Phone Number: (973) 875-9669
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
176 RT 565
7461
Business Phone Number: (973) 875-9669
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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1256 N CHURCH STREET
8057
Business Phone Number: (866) 722-1111
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
1708 UNION LANDING ROAD
8077
Business Phone Number: (856) 786-0707
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
814 SECOND AVENUE
7202
Business Phone Number: (908) 354-2674
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
299 HANDY ST FL 2
8901
Business Phone Number: (732) 593-7440
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
125 JACKSON AVE UNIT 3
8837
Business Phone Number: (786) 229-7396
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
188 JEFFERSON ST SUITE 123
7105
Business Phone Number: (917) 538-6000
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
7604 BERGENLINE AVE
7047
Business Phone Number: (201) 921-6953
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
7604 BERGENLINE AVE
7047
Business Phone Number: (201) 921-6953
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
946 - 956 MARKET ST
7513
Business Phone Number: (347) 538-1440
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
2 SOUTH CORPORATE DRIVE
7457
Business Phone Number: (973) 835-2239
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
717 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
7036
Business Phone Number: (908) 290-3757
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
1215 LIBERTY AVE STE 39
07205-2039
Business Phone Number: (908) 965-0700
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
5 BEHRENS DR
07981-1306
Business Phone Number: (973) 277-3760
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
206 REAVILLE ROAD
08822-1888
Business Phone Number: (908) 782-4330
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
21 DISTRIBUTION WAY
8812
Business Phone Number: (732) 422-7710
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
29 GRACE DRIVE
8857
Business Phone Number: (732) 496-4180
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
29 GRACE DRIVE
8857
Business Phone Number: (732) 496-4180
Type of Hauling: Intrastate Non-Hazmat
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Address:
69 VERONICA AVE STE 10 B/C
8873
Business Phone Number: (732) 246-9886
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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Address:
516 BARRON AVENUE
7095
Business Phone Number: (732) 306-3610
Type of Hauling: Interstate
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