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No Experience / Student Trucking Jobs in Virginia

Find truck driver positions in Virginia for drivers with 0-6 months of experience. Browse available job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in VA.

Experience Level

0-6 months

Expected Pay

$38,000 - $48,000

VA CDL-A Avg

$59,800

No Experience / Student Truck Driver Jobs in Virginia

Virginia offers strong opportunities for drivers with 0-6 months of experience. Virginia is a diverse freight market combining the massive Northern Virginia/D.C. metro consumer market, the Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads), and I-81's role as the East Coast's primary north-south truck corridor. Military installations throughout the state add to freight demand. With key industries including Government & military logistics, Port operations (Norfolk/Hampton Roads), Data centers (Northern Virginia), no experience / student drivers in VA can find positions in multiple freight sectors.

Jobs Available at 0-6 months Experience in VA

1
Company OTR driver (training program)
2
Dry van team driver
3
Refrigerated OTR (with trainer)
4
Regional relay driver
5
Dedicated account driver (select companies)

Salary Data for Virginia

License TypeVA Average
CDL-A$59,800
CDL-B$48,200
Non-CDL$41,000
Owner-Operator (Gross)$215,000

Cost of Living Index: 103 (100 = national avg) | Adjusted purchasing power: $58,058

Companies Hiring No Experience / Student Drivers

S
Swift Transportation
W
Werner Enterprises
C
CRST International
S
Schneider National
C
CR England

Major Trucking Cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk, VA
Richmond, VA
Arlington, VA
Roanoke, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do no experience / student truck drivers make in Virginia?

No Experience / Student truck drivers (0-6 months) in Virginia typically earn $38,000 - $48,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Virginia is $59,800. Actual pay depends on the carrier, freight type, and endorsements held.

What trucking companies hire no experience / student drivers in Virginia?

Major carriers that recruit no experience / student drivers in Virginia include Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, CRST International, and others with terminals or operations in VA. Check each carrier's website for current Virginia openings.

What CDL jobs can I get with 0-6 months experience in Virginia?

With 0-6 months of experience in Virginia, you can apply for positions including Company OTR driver (training program), Dry van team driver, Refrigerated OTR (with trainer). Virginia's key industries (Government & military logistics and Port operations (Norfolk/Hampton Roads)) create additional specialized opportunities.