1099 independent contractor

Lightning Transport Inc; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits available

Cash advances available

Paid layovers

Referral bonus

Job summary

Lightning Transport Inc. is seeking CDL-A drivers for team, solo, and training roles in New Jersey. The office is in Iselin with a fleet in Cliffwood, serving Edison, Woodbridge, and Middlesex County.

Earn $0.55/mile during training and $0.75 CPM for experienced team drivers, with raises up to $0.90 CPM. Solo drivers start at $325/day, with medical benefits and cash advances available. Home time is flexible and routes cover all 48 continental states.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• CDL-A license must be at least 2 years old
• Professional driving experience not required for training pathway
• Hiring is subject to insurance, safety and position-specific requirements

Responsibilities

• Operate team or solo routes across the continental US with flexible home time
• Maintain safety and compliance with CDL regulations
• Utilize company training pathways to advance from training to independent driving

Skills

Team driving

OTR experience

Flexible home time

Tools

Samsara ELD

Job description

CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey
Team, Solo & Training Positions

Office in Iselin, NJ · Fleet yard in Cliffwood, NJ · Serving drivers throughout Edison, Woodbridge & Middlesex County

Team OTR: starting at 75¢ per mile

Estimated $2,250–$2,625 per driver for 3,000–3,500 paid miles

CDL-A training: $0.55/mile during training

Solo OTR & standby positions: $325/day

Minimum 2 weeks out — flexible home time

• Estimated $2,250–$2,625 per team driver before taxes for 3,000–3,500 paid miles in a full week; actual earnings vary
• Each driver is paid for their own miles; weekly earnings vary
• Performance-based raises available up to a maximum of $0.90 CPM

Getting Paid

• Cash advances available
• Medical benefits available

Time Out. Time Home.

Home time is flexible — stay out as long as you want.
Paid layovers, all 48 continental states.

What We Offer

Equipment, Support & More

Equipment & Support

• Oldest truck less than 2 years old
• All automatic transmissions
• Fully refrigerated fleet
• In-house maintenance facility
• Nationwide breakdown support
• Immediate subunit provided if repairs need extended downtime

You don't lose miles because of equipment issues.

• Starting pay of $0.75 CPM for experienced team drivers
• Performance-based raises available up to a maximum of $0.90 CPM
• Cash advances available
• Medical benefits available
• Paid layovers
• $500 referral bonus
• Minimum 2 weeks out, then flexible home time

We run all 48 continental USA states.

Why Drivers Choose Lightning

• Direct asset-based carrier — no broker confusion
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Professional operations team
• No forced contracts — stay because you want to

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A CDL
• CDL-A license must be at least 2 years old
• Professional driving experience is not required for our training pathway
• Hiring is subject to insurance, safety and position-specific requirements

Run OTR as a two-driver team and keep the truck moving. See team pay, home time, and equipment details.

Haul temperature-controlled freight on a late-model, fully refrigerated fleet with in-house maintenance support.

Have a CDL-A that's at least 2 years old but little or no professional driving experience? Our training pathway starts at $0.55/mile.

Solo OTR drivers start at $325/day. The daily rate applies whether you're driving or waiting at a shipper or receiver.

A $325/day solo position for drivers who want to go home almost every day while remaining available for nearby deliveries.

Based out of our Iselin office with easy access to Route 1, the Turnpike, and the Parkway.

A short drive from Edison and central Middlesex County — consistent miles, no forced dispatch games.

Serving drivers throughout Woodbridge Township with a modern, well-maintained fleet and 24/7 dispatch.

At $0.75 per mile, a team driver running 3,000–3,500 paid miles in a full week could earn approximately $2,250–$2,625 before taxes. Drivers are paid as 1099 independent contractors, and Lightning Transport does not withhold payroll taxes. Actual earnings depend on miles driven, availability, scheduling, home time and operating conditions.

How much money will I actually receive?
At $0.75 per mile, a team driver running 3,000–3,500 paid miles in a full week could earn approximately $2,250–$2,625 before taxes. Drivers are paid as 1099 independent contractors, and Lightning Transport does not withhold payroll taxes. Actual earnings depend on miles driven, availability, scheduling, home time and operating conditions.

Yes. Cash advances are available to our drivers.

Absolutely. Experienced team drivers start at $0.75 CPM, From there, raises depend largely on how consistently you run and your safety performance. The maximum rate is $0.90 CPM.

Are pay raises available?
Absolutely. Experienced team drivers start at $0.75 CPM, From there, raises depend largely on how consistently you run and your safety performance. The maximum rate is $0.90 CPM.

Yes. Medical benefits are available.

Do you offer medical benefits?
Yes. Medical benefits are available.

Drivers are paid every Friday for all completed work submitted through Wednesday.

What is the pay period?
Drivers are paid every Friday for all completed work submitted through Wednesday.

No. We do not normally send our drivers into New York City.

Do drivers take loads into New York City?
No. We do not normally send our drivers into New York City.

We operate throughout most of the continental United States, with many runs going to California and back to the East Coast.

Where do your drivers run?
We operate throughout most of the continental United States, with many runs going to California and back to the East Coast.

We use Samsara for electronic logging and fleet operations.

Which ELD system do you use?
We use Samsara for electronic logging and fleet operations.

For experienced drivers, we complete the road test, paperwork and orientation in one day. We can also arrange your drug test near your home if that is more convenient.

379 County Rd, Suite 2
Cliffwood, NJ 07721

Our trucks and fleet equipment are based here. Driver reporting and equipment information should use the yard address.