Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Virginia
Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Virginia. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Virginia
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
- Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Construction zone safety training and awareness
- Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
- Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
- Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
Virginia Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Virginia
#1
Virginia Beach
#2
Norfolk
#3
Richmond
#4
Arlington
#5
Chesapeake
#6
Roanoke
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Virginia
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)Amazon (10+ FCs)Newport News ShipbuildingMilitary basesWalmart DCs
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Virginia
Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast
I-81 is a major north-south freight corridor
Military and defense create stable long-term freight demand
DC-metro proximity provides government logistics opportunities
Diverse economy supports demand for all equipment types
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Virginia Operation
- Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
- No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
- High demand during construction season means consistent hours
- Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
- Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
Other Equipment Types in Virginia
Hiring Dump Truck Drivers in Virginia — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dump truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Virginia, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dump Truck drivers in Virginia typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Virginia Beach and Norfolk tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Virginia need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Virginia has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Virginia are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Virginia (Norfolk), Amazon (10+ FCs), Newport News Shipbuilding.
Our Virginia dump truck driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port of Virginia is the deepest on the East Coast.