New York
trucking
From our yard in Joliet, Illinois, New York City is about 870 road miles away, roughly 2 days for a solo driver. We haul flatbed, Conestoga and dry van freight into and out of New York, mostly on I-90, I-87 and I-81.
- Main lane
- Joliet, IL → New York City, NY
- Distance
- About 870 miles
- Transit, solo driver
- 2 days
- Capital
- Albany
- Interstates
- I-90, I-87, I-81, I-84, I-95
- Major freight cities
- New York City, Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester
- Freight gateways
- Port of New York and New Jersey, Buffalo border crossings
- Region
- Northeast
Distances are estimated road miles from Joliet. Transit assumes one driver covering about 500 miles a day.
What New York ships, and the trailer for it
- Retail goods53′ Dry Van
- Building materials53′ Flatbed
- Packaged food53′ Dry Van
- Machinery53′ Conestoga
Driving jobs for New York residents
We hire CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators, and drivers who live in New York can apply. Home time and where you start your week are agreed before your first load.
- Flatbed, Conestoga and dry van seats
- Company driver and owner-operator positions
- Dispatch that answers 24/7
Good to know in New York
- New York's Highway Use Tax applies to trucks over 18,000 lbs and requires a HUT credential.
New York questions
Something else? Call dispatch at +1 (312) 350-2554.
How long does a truckload take from Joliet, IL to New York City, NY?
New York City is about 870 road miles from our yard in Joliet. With one driver under federal hours-of-service rules, plan on 2 days of driving. Dispatch confirms the delivery date with your rate.
Which trailers do you run in New York?
We run 53′ flatbed, Conestoga and dry van trailers into and out of New York. For the freight New York ships most, such as retail goods, building materials and packaged food, shippers usually book a 53′ dry van, 53′ flatbed and 53′ conestoga.
Do you hire truck drivers who live in New York?
Yes. We hire CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators, and drivers living in New York can apply. Home time and where you start your week are agreed before your first load.
Is there anything special about trucking in New York?
New York's Highway Use Tax applies to trucks over 18,000 lbs and requires a HUT credential.