The crash happened on Monday morning on the northbound side of NJ Turnpike between 11 and 12, between Woodbridge and Carteret.
The collision took place in the outer truck lanes that head toward the Grover Cleveland service area.
The tractor-trailer became fully engulfed in flames.
A dump truck was spotted at the rear of the tractor-trailer. It is unclear if a third vehicle was involved.
Some lanes of traffic were closed while the investigation and cleanup from the crash was underway.
So far, it is unclear if anyone was hurt.
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