CDL-A Independent Contractor & Small Fleet Owners
This job opportunity is OPEN | Updated 10/15/2026 2:31:52 PM
Owner Operator
Intermodal
Local
1-2 years
Hudd Transportation is looking for experienced CDL-A Independent Contractors and Small Fleet Owners with their own authority for steady port and intermodal freight out of Newark, NJ. Run consistent local and regional freight, earn strong weekly revenue, and get home daily.
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Independent Contractors and Small Fleet Owners can expect:
- $156K–$312K+ Annual Earning Potential
- Home daily
- Approximately 20–25 moves per week
- Mostly local NJ freight with select PA and MD runs
- Detention pay available
- Additional ad hoc freight opportunities
- Fast onboarding
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Own tractor and active operating authority
- Valid TWIC and SeaLink cards
- Valid Medical Card
- Port/intermodal experience
- Reliable tractor 2014 or newer
- Required insurance coverage
- $750k Trucker Liability reflected on FMCSA
- $30,000 Non-Trailer coverage
Beyond the many job benefits previously mentioned above for truck driving jobs, there are several other appealing opportunities for truckers living in Newark. Bordering several major ports and population hubs, New Jersey has several new and ongoing for opportunities for truck drivers whether driving out of state or right into New York City.
