Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Danville, Virginia (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Danville, Virginia are earning a weekly average of $2,612 (median $2,000). Based on 1,478 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,957. 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
- average weekly pay fell by 1% ($2,639 → $2,612).
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.7% ($1,925 → $1,957).
Where Danville, Virginia differs from the Virginia baseline
| Danville, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,612 | $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
Danville, Virginia's biggest divergence from Virginia is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Danville, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Danville, 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 | 690 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,607 | $1,575 | 448 |
| Owner Operator | $7,196 | $7,250 | 340 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Danville, Virginia drivers actually run
12% of Danville, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Danville, Virginia CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% 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 Danville, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Danville, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
How we compile these rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated November 2026.