Updated September 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Norfolk, Virginia (September 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Norfolk, Virginia, Lanefinder tracks 269 carriers as of September 2026. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,200. Big Foot Transport LLC follows at $2,650/week. 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.
Where CDL pay is strongest in Norfolk, Virginia this month
The top of the list is JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC tops the Norfolk, Virginia ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Norfolk, Virginia carriers. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 93rd percentile.
#2Big Foot Transport LLC — $2,650/wk
Big Foot Transport LLC's weekly pay ranks in the 99th percentile across Norfolk, Virginia. Big Foot Transport LLC's FMCSA composite safety score sits in the 88th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Norfolk, Virginia.
Big Foot Transport LLC actually pays more weekly than the top-ranked carrier — $2,650/week.
#3Covenant Transport Inc — $1,762/wk
Covenant Transport Inc's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 99th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #5 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk, #6 HandledNow LLC at $1,800/wk, #7 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #8 JS HELWIG & SON LLC at $1,850/wk, #9 Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. at $1,750/wk, #10 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Norfolk, Virginia
19% of Norfolk, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 79% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Norfolk, Virginia postings; dedicated routes at 25%; take-truck-home at 82%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Norfolk, Virginia vs Virginia: the numbers that diverge
| Norfolk, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 66% | +10 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 74% | +10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 26% | 34% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
The largest gap is on pet-friendly fleets: Norfolk, Virginia sits 10 points above the Virginia baseline.
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 owner-operator companies in Norfolk, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Norfolk, Virginia
- Best trucking companies in Virginia
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated September 2026.