Best Invoice App for Trucking Companies in New Jersey (NJ)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app trucking pros across New Jersey use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with NJ sales tax handled at the line-item level.
6.625%
1.4%–10.75%
$125
Estimated trucking ranges in New Jersey
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by New Jersey's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~123%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | NJ range |
|---|---|
| Per-mile rate (dry van) | $2.5–$4.9 |
| Fuel surcharge (per mile) | $0.5–$1 |
| Detention (per hour) | $61.3–$125 |
What a New Jersey trucker invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical per-mile rate (dry van) job at the NJ midpoint ($4), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $1 |
| Labor | $3 |
| Subtotal | $4 |
| New Jersey state sales tax on parts (6.625%)Local rates apply on top (6.625%). | $0 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $0 |
| Invoice total | $4 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
What every New Jersey trucker invoice needs
BOL / load number on every invoice
Pickup and delivery dates + locations
Accessorial breakdown (detention, lumper, fuel surcharge)
MC / DOT number
Net-30 or factoring-friendly terms
New Jersey licensing basics for trucking pros
NJ Certificate of Authority (sales tax)
Professional license
Local permits
Check the NJ Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why trucking businesses in New Jersey pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for NJ sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
New Jersey customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
Trucking Companies by city in New Jersey
Trucking Companies in New Jersey: common questions
What's the best invoice app for trucking businesses in New Jersey?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for trucking pros in New Jersey. It handles bol / load number on every invoice, pickup and delivery dates + locations, accessorial breakdown (detention, lumper, fuel surcharge), applies 6.625% sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a trucker charge in New Jersey?
New Jersey's average cost-of-living index runs about 123% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for NJ (not a survey of local prices): Per-mile rate (dry van) $2.5–$4.9; Fuel surcharge (per mile) $0.5–$1; Detention (per hour) $61.3–$125.
Do trucking businesses charge sales tax in New Jersey?
New Jersey's state rate is 6.625% (6.625%). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Do I need a license to work as a trucker in New Jersey?
Most trucking trades in New Jersey require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common NJ requirements include: NJ Certificate of Authority (sales tax); Professional license; Local permits.
What does it cost to register a trucking business in NJ?
New Jersey LLC filing runs $125, with ongoing reporting of $75/yr. State income tax is 1.4%–10.75%. Full breakdown in our New Jersey business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in New Jersey.