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Moderate Demand

Over-the-Road (OTR) Jobs in Virginia

Browse otr trucking positions across Virginia with top carriers hiring now.

Pay

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Demand Level

Moderate

Top Carriers

5+ Hiring

Key Cities

5+ Markets

OTR Trucking in Virginia

Virginia combines the Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads), Northern Virginia consumer freight near D.C., and I-81’s heavy north–south truck corridor through the Shenandoah Valley. Demand for OTR drivers in Virginia is moderate, with carriers recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for long-haul lanes that touch this state. Ask each carrier for current pay — this page does not publish an unsourced band.

Top Companies Hiring OTR Drivers in VA

Anderson Trucking Service

$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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Covenant Transport

$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
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Crete Carrier Corporation

$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
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CRST International

$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
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Forward Air

$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
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Driving job listings in Virginia

These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.

Top Cities for OTR Jobs in Virginia

Virginia Beach

Virginia

Norfolk

Virginia

Richmond

Virginia

Arlington

Virginia

Roanoke

Virginia

Key Freight Routes in Virginia

1

I-81 (Shenandoah Valley, major truck route)

2

I-95 (Northern VA/D.C. to Richmond)

3

I-64 (Richmond to Hampton Roads)

Requirements for OTR Driving in VA

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Minimum 6 months verifiable OTR experience (some carriers accept new graduates)
  • Clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
  • DOT physical card (medical examiner's certificate)
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
  • Must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving

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OTR Trucking Jobs in Virginia — FAQs

How much do otr truck drivers make in Virginia?

This page does not publish a dollar pay band for otr drivers in Virginia. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.

What are the best OTR trucking routes through Virginia?

Virginia's interstate system connects drivers to major freight lanes across the region. Outbound loads from Virginia typically move to distribution hubs in neighboring states, while inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, and manufacturing inputs. Carriers based in or running through VA offer consistent miles with multiple routing options.

Are trucking companies in Virginia hiring otr drivers in 2026?

Yes — otr driver demand in Virginia is moderate heading into 2026. The otr segment in Virginia is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in VA.