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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.
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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.