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Trucking Companies in West Virginia

Directory of 4,680+ registered carriers in West Virginia (WV). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in West Virginia

West Virginia's trucking industry is defined by its challenging mountainous terrain — virtually every major route involves significant grades and curves. The coal industry, while declining, still generates flatbed and dump truck freight. Natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations has partially replaced coal as a freight driver. Charleston, the state capital, is the primary logistics hub at the junction of I-64, I-77, and I-79. Rates tend to be higher due to the difficulty of operating in mountainous conditions with limited infrastructure. Chemical manufacturing along the Kanawha Valley adds tanker demand.

Top Trucking Companies in West Virginia

1

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Charleston, WV
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
2

Appalachian Power Fleet

DOT Number
876234
City
Charleston, WV
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy Haul
3

Mountain State Trucking

DOT Number
2345876
City
Huntington, WV
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
FlatbedDry Van
4

WV Coal Transport

DOT Number
2654321
City
Beckley, WV
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
Dump TruckFlatbed
5

Kanawha Valley Carriers

DOT Number
2876543
City
Charleston, WV
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
6

Mountaineer Express

DOT Number
3012345
City
Morgantown, WV
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
7

FedEx Freight

DOT Number
529361
City
Charleston, WV
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
8

Estes Express Lines

DOT Number
81003
City
Charleston, WV
Fleet Size
9,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van

West Virginia Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.55

Top Equipment Types

FlatbedDry VanDump Truck

Major Freight Hubs

  • Charleston
  • Huntington
  • Morgantown
  • Wheeling

Key Industries

  • Coal mining
  • Natural gas
  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Timber

West Virginia Trucking Regulations

West Virginia follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The West Virginia Turnpike (I-77) charges tolls. Mountain grades throughout the state require careful brake management — Sandstone Grade on I-77 and several I-64 grades are particularly challenging. Annual vehicle inspections are required. Coal haul roads have special weight provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in West Virginia

West Virginia has approximately 4,680 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Werner Enterprises, Appalachian Power Fleet, Mountain State Trucking.
The largest carriers operating in West Virginia include Werner Enterprises, Appalachian Power Fleet, Mountain State Trucking. These companies cover specialties including Flatbed, Dry Van, Dump Truck. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in West Virginia are Flatbed, Dry Van, Dump Truck. Key industries driving freight demand include Coal mining, Natural gas, Chemical manufacturing, Timber. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.55.
The major freight hubs in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
West Virginia follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The West Virginia Turnpike (I-77) charges tolls. Mountain grades throughout the state require careful brake management — Sandstone Grade on I-77 and several I-64 grades are particularly challenging. Annual vehicle inspections are required. Coal haul roads have special weight provisions.