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Trucking Companies in Virginia

Directory of 25,247+ registered carriers in Virginia (VA). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Virginia

Virginia is a major freight state anchored by the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, which is one of the deepest natural harbors on the East Coast and can handle the largest container ships. Estes Express Lines, a top LTL carrier, is headquartered in Richmond. The I-81 corridor through the Shenandoah Valley is one of the most heavily trucked north-south routes in the Eastern US. Northern Virginia's proximity to Washington DC generates government and technology freight. Military bases throughout the state (Norfolk Naval Station, Fort Liberty nearby) create steady defense logistics demand.

Top Trucking Companies in Virginia

1

Old Dominion Freight Line

City
Thomasville, VA
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

Estes Express Lines

City
Richmond, VA
Fleet Size
9,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
3

Werner Enterprises

City
Richmond, VA
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
4

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

City
Norfolk, VA
Fleet Size
12,000+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodal
5

Port of Virginia Drayage

City
Norfolk, VA
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
DrayageContainer
6

Newport News Shipbuilding Fleet

City
Newport News, VA
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized
7

ABF Freight System

City
Richmond, VA
Fleet Size
6,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
8

Southeastern Freight Lines

City
Richmond, VA
Fleet Size
3,600+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
9

Commonwealth Carriers

City
Fredericksburg, VA
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
10

FedEx Freight

City
Richmond, VA
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited

Virginia Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.55

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLDrayageFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Norfolk
  • Richmond
  • Northern Virginia
  • Roanoke

Key Industries

  • Port operations
  • Military/government
  • Technology
  • Agriculture

Virginia Trucking Regulations

Virginia follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has several toll facilities including I-66, Dulles Greenway, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel ($30+ for trucks). I-81 truck traffic congestion has led to proposed truck-only tolls. DC-area congestion in Northern Virginia is among the worst in the nation. The Port of Virginia has specific chassis and appointment requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Virginia

Virginia has approximately 25,247 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Old Dominion Freight Line, Estes Express Lines, Werner Enterprises.
The largest carriers operating in Virginia include Old Dominion Freight Line, Estes Express Lines, Werner Enterprises. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Drayage, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Virginia are Dry Van, LTL, Drayage, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Port operations, Military/government, Technology, Agriculture. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.55.
The major freight hubs in Virginia are Norfolk, Richmond, Northern Virginia, Roanoke. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Virginia follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has several toll facilities including I-66, Dulles Greenway, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel ($30+ for trucks). I-81 truck traffic congestion has led to proposed truck-only tolls. DC-area congestion in Northern Virginia is among the worst in the nation. The Port of Virginia has specific chassis and appointment requirements.