Newark's transportation industry is experiencing strong job growth. Local employers posted 54 new jobs over the past week and 226 in the last month, ranking third among local industries, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.

The transportation industry also came in third in terms of local employers adding new jobs. In the past month, 71 companies listed open jobs for Newark-based workers in that area.

One of the top employers hiring locally in transportation is American Trucking Group USA LLC. Other top companies seeking local hires in the industry include Tipco Transportation and CEO Warrior.

Regarding the most in-demand occupations in this sector, American Trucking Group USA LLC and Tipco Transportation were both recruiting Newark-based truck drivers. CEO Warrior listed new openings for warehouse workers and dispatchers.

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