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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CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Paterson Gr8Jobs

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Camden Gr8Jobs

  • Camden, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Sayreville Gr8Jobs

  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Haddonfield Gr8Jobs

  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in East Orange Gr8Jobs

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Trenton Gr8Jobs

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

Driver, Trainee Formula

  • NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Driver, Trainee Formula Budd Lake, New Jersey (NJ) Full Time 1st Shift Company Description Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack,...

Special Truck - Boom Driver

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you a skilled CDL driver looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can be home every night? At QXO, we're seeking a dedicated driver who takes pride in safety, service, and teamwork. As a...

Class A Lead Support Driver - Req. ID: 3137

  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company-we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

Travel Driver Trainer- Trenton

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT CARVANA. At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck...

Working at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Summary Our...

Driver Class A

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Clean Harbors in Linden, NJ is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Driver/Warehouse Maintenance- $16-$18/hr No CDL Needed Full-Time

  • Palmyra, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmyra, NJ
  • 2 days ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Join our team as a Driver/Warehouse Maintenance Associate and be part of a reliable crew! If you have a valid drivers license and experience in deliveries or warehouse...

Class D Driver

  • Carlstadt, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Class D Driver-26'ft Box Truck NO CDL required!!! You will use Company trucks to deliver for local customers in NY, NJ and Pennsylvania Full Time $20 hourly *Work authorization * On the Job...

Driver/Installer (52394)

  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Join Our Team as a Driver/Installer at American Furniture Rentals! The Driver/Installer will be responsible for completing the assigned routes for deliveries and pick- up of merchandise to be...

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 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...
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...

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
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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