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Virginia Beach, VA

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Virginia Beach.

1

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Virginia Beach

1 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Virginia Beach. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.

1

Owner-operators (1 truck)

0

Small fleets (2-5)

0

Mid fleets (6-20)

0

Large fleets (20+)

100% of carriers based here run a single truck.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.42
Reefer$2.86
Flatbed$2.97

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

I-264I-64 (nearby)US-13US-58Virginia Beach Blvd

Top Industries

Military and defense
Tourism and hospitality
Technology
Agriculture (southern VB)

Major Distribution Centers

Dollar Tree distribution (nearby Chesapeake)
Amazon VB delivery station

Top Shippers

U
US Navy
S
STIHL Inc.
A
Armada Hoffler
D
Dollar Tree (HQ nearby)

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-264

Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 296 in Chesapeake)
Love's (I-64 Exit 291)

Challenges

  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel toll ($18+ for trucks) for northbound routes.
  • Summer tourist traffic congests Shore Drive and resort area.
  • Military base access requires advance scheduling and credentials.

Opportunities

  • Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
  • Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
  • Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
  • Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.

Trucking in Virginia Beach — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Virginia Beach: Dry Van $2.42, Reefer $2.86, Flatbed $2.97. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Virginia Beach is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-64 Exit 296 in Chesapeake), Love's (I-64 Exit 291). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Virginia Beach freight market include US Navy, STIHL Inc., Armada Hoffler, Dollar Tree (HQ nearby). Key industries driving freight demand are military and defense, tourism and hospitality, technology.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Virginia Beach include: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel toll ($18+ for trucks) for northbound routes.; Summer tourist traffic congests Shore Drive and resort area.; Military base access requires advance scheduling and credentials.. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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