Trucking in Virginia
Owner-operator guide for Virginia (VA) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Richmond state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
very highO-O Friendly
6/10
Fuel Tax
28.7 c/gal
Parking
limitedAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.50 |
| Reefer | $2.85 |
| Flatbed | $3.05 |
Key Highways
I-95I-64I-81I-77I-66I-85
These corridors connect Virginia's major freight cities: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, Chesapeake. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Military/defense
2Agriculture
3Technology
4Port logistics
5Government
6Manufacturing
Top Shippers
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)
Amazon (10+ FCs)
Newport News Shipbuilding
Military bases
Walmart DCs
Trucking Regulations
- Port of Virginia growing fast
- I-81 major north-south freight corridor
- DC-area congestion among worst in nation
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel $30+ and terrifying in wind
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
I-66 tolls; Dulles Toll Road; Bay Bridge-Tunnel $30+
Winter Conditions
Moderate; Shenandoah Valley ice; Blue Ridge fog
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Virginia
In Virginia, dry van rates average $2.50/mile, reefer rates average $2.85/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.05/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Virginia scores 6/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has very high freight volume with limited truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Military/defense, Agriculture, Technology.
Key trucking regulations in Virginia include: Port of Virginia growing fast. I-81 major north-south freight corridor. DC-area congestion among worst in nation. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel $30+ and terrifying in wind. The state fuel tax rate is 28.7 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Virginia are I-95, I-64, I-81, I-77, I-66, I-85. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, Chesapeake. I-66 tolls; Dulles Toll Road; Bay Bridge-Tunnel $30+.