Estes Express Lines
$58,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Moderate Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Virginia
Browse regional 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
Regional 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. Regional driver demand in Virginia is moderate, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Virginia domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in VA
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Old Dominion Freight Line
$65,000 - $100,000+Local, Regional, LTL
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional 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 Regional Driving in VA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Virginia — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Virginia?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional 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.
How often do regional drivers in Virginia get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Virginia offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Virginia hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Virginia is moderate heading into 2026. The regional 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.