Taxi Driver Jobs in New Jersey

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Looking For Experienced Driver/Foreman-No Helpers

  • Garfield, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Garfield, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for experienced movers (Driver/Foreman ONLY) with the following prerequisites... -MUST have clean driving record -MUST have a valid drivers license -MUST have valid DOT card...

Local Driver Class B

  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Local Driver Class B Middlesex, NJ 08846, USA Posted 1 day ago Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United...

Deliver Driver (NON CDL)

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Customer Accounts Advisor > Sales Manager > Customer Accounts Manager > General Manager The Details What You Need: * Solid communication skills * Working knowledge of electronics * Desire to help...

Driver - Deliver

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Driver - Deliver Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13850889 Location: Pennsauken, New JerseyDate Posted: 9/30/2024 Wage: NegotiableCategory: Transportation/Air, Sea & Land Job Code: R0047549 Job...

OTR Company Driver

  • NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 21 hours ago

CDL-A TEAM DRIVER | HOME WEEKLY OR EVERY OTHER WEEK | UP TO $0.74/MILE Home Time: Weekly or Every Other Week depending on driver's domicile CDL-A Team Drivers needed. Covenant is the top teaming...

Class A Lead Support Driver - Req. ID: 3036

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

About Denali: At Denali, we don't just manage waste-we redefine its potential. As a national leader in organic recycling and sustainable waste solutions, we help businesses, municipalities, and...

Driver (Non-CDL)

  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Empower your Future at USESI! U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. - USESI is the country's largest independent electrical wholesale distributor comprised of 14 regional businesses, over 100 years of...

Hub Driver (Class A)

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

CDL Class A and B Driver Positions Available

  • Cedarville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedarville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Nardelli Bros Inc-Cedarville, NJ Looking for well qualified and reliable CDL Class A and B Drivers Class A: -Weekly Home Time -No Touch Freight -5 Years Experience Required -Clean Driving Record...

START MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Lowboy driver asphalt paving CDL Low Boy

  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 1 day ago

START ASAP MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Now Hiring Lowboy drivers for an asphalt and concrete company. in our fleet Cat rollers pavers excavator John Deere excavator back hoes Weiler Lee Boy 1000 8500...

Driver Helper

  • Florence, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Apply Job ID: 113790BR Type: Transportation Primary Location: Florence, New Jersey Date Posted: 04/22/2025 Job Details: Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor,...

Port Driver Needed - Class A

  • Elizabethport, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabethport, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Class A Port Driver Needed Local deliveries (NJ, PA) Daycab Work from Monday thru Friday (saturdays optional) Must Have: - 2 years experience - Twic - Sealink - Must Pass Drug Test - Medical Card...

Cdl Class A Port Work Company Driver

  • Kearny, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Eastern Drayage is currently one of the largest and most sophisticated intermodal trucking providers on the US. Along with our highly dedicated drayage specialists, we are committed to providing...

Driver

  • Mountain Lakes, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ
  • 2 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Student Driver - Home Weekends - Earn Up to $100,000/Year + Benefits

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

TMC is now hiring Student Company Drivers! Earn $100,000+ Annually - Home Weekends No CDL? No Problem! Why Choose TMC? New drivers are earning $100,000+ annually! Drivers average $1,350 - $1,600...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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