Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lynchburg, Virginia (May 2026)
$2,689/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Lynchburg, Virginia as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,000, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,437 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,057. 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 May 2026
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How Lynchburg, Virginia compares to Virginia
| Lynchburg, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,689 | $2,269 | +19% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 64% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 78% | +10 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 17% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Lynchburg, Virginia differs most from Virginia — 19% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Lynchburg, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Lynchburg, 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) | $2,177 | $2,000 | 653 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,615 | $1,600 | 430 |
| Owner Operator | $7,198 | $7,000 | 354 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Lynchburg, Virginia drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Lynchburg, Virginia this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Lynchburg, Virginia postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
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 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Lynchburg, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
The methodology behind the rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated May 2026.