Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Norfolk, Virginia (May 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Norfolk, Virginia, Lanefinder tracks 274 carriers as of May 2026. KEEP TRUCKING LLC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,200. True Transport Inc. follows at $2,250/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 May 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 KEEP TRUCKING LLC at $2,200/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1KEEP TRUCKING LLC — $2,200/wk
KEEP TRUCKING LLC is number-one in Norfolk, Virginia this month on the composite ranking. Weekly pay here lands in the 94th percentile across Norfolk, Virginia. Strongest FMCSA dimension is controlled-substances compliance — 88th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. sits in the 96th percentile for weekly pay among Norfolk, Virginia carriers. 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.
For pure pay maximization, True Transport Inc. beats the #1-ranked carrier weekly at $2,250.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 94th percentile for weekly pay among Norfolk, Virginia carriers. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #5 HMD TRUCKING INC at $1,800/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 YARBROUGH TRANSFER COMPANY at $1,850/wk, #8 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk, #9 JS HELWIG & SON LLC at $1,850/wk, #10 Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. at $1,750/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Norfolk, Virginia
18% of Norfolk, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 80% 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 24%; take-truck-home at 83%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Norfolk, Virginia vs Virginia: the numbers that diverge
| Norfolk, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 26% | 35% | -9 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 75% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 71% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Norfolk, Virginia sits 9 points below 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 May 2026.