Updated July 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Norfolk, Virginia (July 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Norfolk, Virginia, Lanefinder tracks 270 carriers as of July 2026. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. CARGORX DRY CAPACITY follows at $1,900/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 July 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 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. leads the Norfolk, Virginia market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 95th percentile across Norfolk, Virginia. True Transport Inc. ranks in the 99th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data. True Transport Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2CARGORX DRY CAPACITY — $1,900/wk
CARGORX DRY CAPACITY ranks in the 89th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
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.
Also in the top 10: #4 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk, #7 Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. at $1,750/wk, #8 JS HELWIG & SON LLC at $1,850/wk, #9 CUSTOM TRANSPORT INC at $2,500/wk, #10 G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC at $1,650/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Norfolk, Virginia
18% of Norfolk, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 79% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Norfolk, Virginia postings; dedicated routes at 25%; take-truck-home at 81%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Norfolk, Virginia vs Virginia: the numbers that diverge
| Norfolk, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 73% | +11 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 26% | 33% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
The largest gap is on riders-allowed policies: Norfolk, Virginia sits 11 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 July 2026.