Hire Truck Drivers in Virginia
Access our network of 48,000+ CDL drivers in Virginia. Average wages of $52,000-$68,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Virginia Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
48,000+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$68,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
60+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
66%
Top Hiring Cities in Virginia
#1
Virginia Beach
#2
Norfolk
#3
Richmond
#4
Arlington
#5
Chesapeake
#6
Roanoke
Major Employers in Virginia
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)
Amazon (10+ FCs)
Newport News Shipbuilding
Military bases
Walmart DCs
Hire Drivers in Virginia by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Virginia-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: very high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: very high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Virginia
60+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Virginia
Virginia's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Virginia-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in Virginia — FAQ
The Port of Virginia (Norfolk/Hampton Roads) is the deepest East Coast port and is expanding rapidly. This drives demand for intermodal, drayage, and container chassis drivers. The inland port at Front Royal connects to the I-81 corridor.
Virginia drivers earn $52,000-$68,000 per year. Northern Virginia (DC metro) pays the highest but involves brutal congestion. Hampton Roads port drivers and I-81 regional drivers earn solidly in the middle of this range.
Virginia has more military installations than any state. This creates stable, long-term government logistics contracts for all equipment types — from ammunition transport to general supplies. Security clearances add value to qualified drivers.
I-81 through Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is one of the busiest freight corridors in the eastern US. Distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and agricultural operations along this corridor create consistent regional driver demand.
Northern Virginia positions near the DC beltway are the hardest to fill in the state due to extreme congestion. Companies offering these positions should expect to pay $5,000-$10,000 above market to attract drivers willing to endure DC-area traffic.