Hire Power Only Drivers in Virginia
Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Virginia. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Virginia
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
- Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Experience coupling and uncoupling various trailer types
- Familiarity with trailer inspection and pre-trip procedures
- Adaptability to different trailer handling characteristics
- GPS-equipped tractor for real-time trailer tracking
Virginia Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Virginia
#1
Virginia Beach
#2
Norfolk
#3
Richmond
#4
Arlington
#5
Chesapeake
#6
Roanoke
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Virginia
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)Amazon (10+ FCs)Newport News ShipbuildingMilitary basesWalmart DCs
Why Hire Power Only Drivers in Virginia
Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast
I-81 is a major north-south freight corridor
Military and defense create stable long-term freight demand
DC-metro proximity provides government logistics opportunities
Diverse economy supports demand for all equipment types
What Our Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Virginia Operation
- Flexibility — can run different trailer types on different lanes
- Lower overhead for owner-operators (no trailer payment)
- Access to more load options through broker networks
- Good fit for drivers who want variety in their freight
- Popular option for fleet expansion without capital investment
Other Equipment Types in Virginia
Hiring Power Only Drivers in Virginia — FAQ
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Virginia, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Virginia typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Virginia Beach and Norfolk tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only drivers in Virginia need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Virginia has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for power only driver demand in Virginia are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Virginia (Norfolk), Amazon (10+ FCs), Newport News Shipbuilding.
Our Virginia power only driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast.