Best Trucking Companies in Virginia
9 top-ranked carriers hiring in Virginia. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Virginia Trucking Market Overview
Virginia is a major trucking state anchored by Estes Express (Richmond) and close to Old Dominion's North Carolina headquarters. The I-81 corridor through the Shenandoah Valley is one of the busiest freight arteries on the East Coast. The Port of Virginia (Norfolk/Hampton Roads) is the deepest on the East Coast and drives container drayage. Northern Virginia's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and data centers (Amazon AWS) generates specialized logistics demand.
Top 9 Companies in Virginia
Estes is headquartered in Richmond, VA, and their home-state operations offer the best LTL positions with ESOP ownership benefits.
ODFL, headquartered in nearby Thomasville, NC, has massive Virginia operations with industry-leading LTL compensation.
FedEx Freight's Virginia terminals serve the I-81 corridor and Hampton Roads port area with strong LTL positions.
XPO's Virginia terminals provide home-daily LTL positions along the I-95 and I-81 freight corridors.
Penske operates dedicated fleets for Virginia's defense contractors and federal agencies in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area.
Schneider runs intermodal and dedicated freight through Virginia's Port of Norfolk and I-81 distribution corridor.
NFI handles port drayage from Norfolk/Hampton Roads and dedicated contract carriage in the I-64 corridor.
Saia's Virginia terminals serve the growing Mid-Atlantic distribution market with competitive LTL rates.
Amazon's Northern Virginia fulfillment centers and data center logistics create steady middle-mile CDL positions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Virginia
What is the best trucking company to work for in Virginia?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Estes Express Lines ranks #1 in Virginia with an average pay of $78,000 per year. They earned the top spot because estes is headquartered in richmond, va, and their home-state operations offer the best ltl positions with esop ownership benefits. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Virginia?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in Virginia, average pay ranges from $74,000 to $78,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Port & Drayage (Norfolk), Federal & Defense Logistics, Data Center Logistics (NoVA) — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in Virginia right now?
As of 2026, Estes Express Lines, Old Dominion Freight Line, Amazon Freight are all actively hiring in Virginia. 6 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.