Port Company Driver

utsnyc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 68,250 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

UTSNYC is seeking a Company Driver in Newark, NJ. As a driver, you will operate a company-owned tractor, earning 35% of the drayage revenue. Drivers can expect to earn $1,500–$2,000+ weekly without truck costs, and must have a TWIC card for port access.

This position is a 1099 contractor role with compliance to FMCSA and port regulations required. Weekly ACH settlements will be paid every Friday.

Qualifications

• TWIC card (Required for Port access).
• Clean MVR and passing drug screen.
• Compliance with all FMCSA and port regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate V&N-assigned tractor and follow dispatch schedule.
• Earn 35% of drayage revenue without truck costs.

Job description

Don't have your own truck? We put you behind the wheel of a company-owned tractor hauling containers out of Port Newark and Elizabeth. We cover fuel and the truck — you earn 35% of the drayage revenue.

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Next Steps to Get Started

Sample Rates — Your 35%

Destination
Drayage Rate
Your 35% Payout

Bordentown, NJ $390 $136.50

Cinnaminson, NJ $475 $166.25

Kutztown, PA $522 $182.70

Hagerstown, MD $755 $264.25

Kearny, NJ (short) $250 $87.50

Real Weekly Settlement Example

Actual driver workload: 29 Moves (15E / 14L) in one week.

Category
Total Revenue
Your 35% Payout

Line-haul / Drayage $5,134.50 $1,797.08 (35%)

Fuel Surcharge $1,169.45 Covered by V&N

Tolls $400.00 Covered by V&N

WEEKLY GROSS $6,703.95 $1,797.08

V&N covers all fuel and toll costs — your 35% is pure take‑home from the drayage.

Ready to Move Forward?

Complete both applications below, then email your required documents. Once everything is received and reviewed, recruiting will reach out to schedule your next call.

Complete Both Applications

Both links are required. The primary application captures your driver profile; the driver file onboarding handles compliance documentation.

Once applications and documents are received, a member of the recruiting team will contact you to schedule a call and walk through next steps.

Documents Checklist

• Front & back of CDL
• Front of Medical Card
• Front & back of TWIC card
• Front of Sealink

Send all documents to [e-mail] after completing both applications.

Your Path Forward

Company Driver (1099)

Start at 35% drayage with no truck costs. Learn the port lanes and build volume.

Build Savings

Proven drivers consistently earn $1,500–$2,000+ per week at the port.

Transition to Owner Op

Get your own truck. Jump to 78% drayage + 100% fuel & tolls.

Requirements

• TWIC card (Required for Port access)
• Clean MVR and passing drug screen
• Compliance with all FMCSA and port regulations
• Must operate V&N-assigned tractor and follow dispatch schedule
• 1099 contractor position (responsible for own taxes)
• Weekly ACH settlement — paid every Friday