$2,584 /week
~$134,368/year
Average CDL driver pay in Richmond, Virginia.
Browse 1,382 positions in Richmond, VirginiaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,982
avg across 419 jobs
Pay Distribution in Richmond, Virginia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Richmond, Virginia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Richmond, Virginia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Richmond, Virginia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Richmond, Virginia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,382 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch95%
Live Load67%
Driver Load5%
Featured Opportunities in Richmond, Virginia
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Richmond, Virginia earns $2,584 per week, or approximately $134,368 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,382 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Richmond, Virginia earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Richmond, Virginia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,196/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,252/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,625/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 419 jobs in Richmond, Virginia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,982.
Based on 1,382 current listings in Richmond, Virginia: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,382 open positions and an average pay of $134,368 per year in Richmond, Virginia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 419 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,982. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.