Trucking Companies in Virginia

Directory of 18,670+ 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

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number: 83804
City: Thomasville, VA
Fleet Size: 10,000+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Estes Express Lines

DOT Number: 81003
City: Richmond, VA
Fleet Size: 9,800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Richmond, VA
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number: 534211
City: Norfolk, VA
Fleet Size: 12,000+
Specialties: Dry VanIntermodal

Port of Virginia Drayage

DOT Number: 1567234
City: Norfolk, VA
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: DrayageContainer

Newport News Shipbuilding Fleet

DOT Number: 876234
City: Newport News, VA
Fleet Size: 400+
Specialties: FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized

ABF Freight System

DOT Number: 37024
City: Richmond, VA
Fleet Size: 6,800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Southeastern Freight Lines

DOT Number: 141236
City: Richmond, VA
Fleet Size: 3,600+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Commonwealth Carriers

DOT Number: 2654321
City: Fredericksburg, VA
Fleet Size: 300+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
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 18,670 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.