Trucking Companies in Virginia
3,212 registered carriers · 101,484 trucks · 100,254 drivers
Virginia is home to 3,212 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 100,254 drivers across a combined fleet of 101,484 commercial vehicles. That's 37.2 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 31.6 power units, above the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is ESTES EXPRESS LINES with 9,805 trucks.
3,212
Carriers
101,484
Trucks
100,254
Drivers
$51,050
Avg Trucker Salary
672M
Freight Tons/Year
37.2
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Virginia
RICHMOND
137 carriers
MANASSAS
118 carriers
STERLING
116 carriers
CHESAPEAKE
104 carriers
NORFOLK
77 carriers
ROANOKE
77 carriers
VIRGINIA BEACH
77 carriers
WINCHESTER
73 carriers
ALEXANDRIA
72 carriers
FREDERICKSBURG
66 carriers
WOODBRIDGE
58 carriers
CHANTILLY
53 carriers
SPRINGFIELD
46 carriers
ASHLAND
45 carriers
NEWPORT NEWS
42 carriers
LORTON
42 carriers
HARRISONBURG
42 carriers
SUFFOLK
41 carriers
PORTSMOUTH
37 carriers
DANVILLE
33 carriers
Largest Carriers in Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Virginia?
There are 3,212 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Virginia, operating a combined fleet of 101,484 commercial vehicles with 100,254 drivers. This makes Virginia the 28th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Virginia?
The largest trucking company in Virginia by fleet size is ESTES EXPRESS LINES, based in RICHMOND, with 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers.
Which city in Virginia has the most trucking companies?
RICHMOND has the most trucking companies in Virginia with 137 registered carriers, representing 4.3% of the state total. MANASSAS is second with 118 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Virginia?
You can verify any Virginia trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Virginia?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Virginia operates 31.6 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Virginia?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Virginia earn an average of $51,050 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Virginia?
Virginia handles approximately 672 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System