Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Norfolk, Virginia (September 2026)
573 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Norfolk, Virginia as of September 2026. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,657/week gross. Norfolk anchors the Hampton Roads port complex, one of the deepest natural harbors on the East Coast and a major NATO logistics hub, with container, ro-ro, and military freight on I-64 / I-264 connecting to I-95.
What changed in September 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
How Norfolk, Virginia compares to Virginia
| Norfolk, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,287 | $5,276 | +19% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 24% | 29% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Norfolk, Virginia sits 19% above the Virginia baseline.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Norfolk, Virginia this month
The top of the list is RAY'S TRANSPORT INC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1RAY'S TRANSPORT INC — $8,500/wk
RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads the Norfolk, Virginia market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 89th percentile in the Norfolk, Virginia market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Norfolk, Virginia.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,657/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 92nd percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC — $8,750/wk
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 95th percentile across Norfolk, Virginia. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 93rd percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Norfolk, Virginia.
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC actually pays more weekly than the top-ranked carrier — $8,750/week.
Also in the top 10: #4 LOAD MONSTER INC at $5,125/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #7 KILO METER LOGISTIC INC at $7,500/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #10 AIA TRUCKING INC at $3,450/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Norfolk, Virginia
Of active CDL postings in Norfolk, Virginia this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Norfolk, Virginia CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Virginia
Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads — the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast and a top-tier US container gateway. The I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connect Norfolk to mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets, with I-81 north-south through the Shenandoah Valley a major regional freight spine. Cost of living varies widely (high in Northern Virginia, moderate elsewhere). Virginia has a moderate graduated state income tax. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) congestion is consistently top-tier; central and western VA is generally easier driving.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Norfolk, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Norfolk, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Virginia
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated September 2026.