Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Blacksburg, Virginia (November 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Blacksburg, Virginia pay $2,614/week on average (median $2,013) through November 2026. Based on 1,488 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,927. Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast (55 ft after the Gateway dredging program), with I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connecting it to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.
What changed in November 2026
- median weekly pay fell by 1.2% ($2,037 → $2,013).
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.6% ($1,896 → $1,927).
How Blacksburg, Virginia compares to Virginia
| Blacksburg, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,614 | $2,275 | +15% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 65% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 63% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 77% | +10 pt |
| Regional routes | 12% | 18% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Blacksburg, Virginia's biggest divergence from Virginia is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Blacksburg, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Blacksburg, Virginia this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,254 | $2,100 | 698 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,609 | $1,575 | 448 |
| Owner Operator | $7,177 | $7,000 | 342 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Blacksburg, Virginia
The route mix in Blacksburg, Virginia this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 87% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Blacksburg, Virginia postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
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 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Blacksburg, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
How we compile these 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 November 2026.