West Virginia State Information

West Virginia Truck Driving Companies

The trucking industry of West Virginia is in a period of serious growth. The West Virginia Trucking Association recently decided to open a new career portal because of the driver shortage MetroNews, 2016).

Soak up southern charm in West Virginia. Driving in Fall is spectacular as sugar maples turn red, yellow and orange. West Virginia is 24,181 square miles of rolling hills and forest. The state capital, Charleston, is also the largest city. It’s home to Fort Henry, Harper's Ferry National Monument and White Sulphur hot springs.

Major West Virginia industries produce corn, dairy, fruit, hay, tobacco, coal, sand and gravel. West Virginia trucking companies are now hiring truck drivers and owner operators like you.  These trucking jobs require a Class A CDL License. 

Common Requirements and Career Outlook for Truckers in West Virginia

• Must apply for learner’s permit and hold it for 14 days before applying for CDL West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

• Endorsements: Tank, hazardous materials, combination tank/hazardous materials, passenger, and doubles/triples

• Average heavy/tractor-trailer driving salary: $35,100 O*Net, 2016)

• Average light/delivery driving salary: $25,300 O*Net, 2016)

• Anticipated job growth for heavy truck drivers through 2022: Data unavailable (O*Net, 2016)

• Anticipated job growth for light truck drivers through 2022: Data unavailable (O*Net, 2016)

 

Discover the opportunities waiting in West Virginia by checking out West Virginia truck driving jobs below.

Trucking Companies in West Virginia

Melton Truck Lines
Melton Truck Lines
Based out of Tulsa, OK, Melton Truck Lines is known for treating its drivers like family. Melton has been running more than 66 years with a reputation of excellence and stability in the trucking...
Covenant Transport
Covenant Transport
Largest pay increase EVER! Effective January 4, 2021, Covenant will raise the base linehaul team driver pay rate by an average of 9 cents per mile across all driver types. The...
CRST Asset Light
CRST Asset Light
CRST is one of the nation’s largest transportation companies with revenues of $1.4 billion and more than 5,000 employees and contractors nationwide. Through all of our operating companies, we provide...
CRST Dedicated East
CRST Dedicated East
  Home Time, Great Pay and Opportunities Why drive CRST Dedicated? There are a lot of reasons. These are high paying trucking jobs with guaranteed home time, great pay, health insurance and...
CRST Driving Academy
CRST Driving Academy
          Whether you need a permit or are looking for a school, CRST can help!  Come to CRST and train to be a Class A CDL team driver and embark on a fulfilling...
CRST Recent Grad
CRST Recent Grad
Decide Your Destiny Do you have your Class A CDL? Are you looking for experience? CRST is hiring Recent Truck Driving School Graduates! When you drive for us, you get the freedom to decide your...
Dart Transit
Dart Transit
Since 1934, the Dart Network has provided industry-leading expertise in trucking and logistics. Our family-owned and operated business is one of the largest truckload carriers in the United States....
E.W. Wylie
E.W. Wylie
Why Wylie? At E.W. Wylie, what drives you drives us. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our drivers, including top-notch equipment, dependable hometime and plenty of miles to keep...
K & B Transportation
K & B Transportation
K&B Transportation understands we are all out here for a paycheck! That is why the majority of our drivers either enjoy guaranteed miles or salaried pay! Both options offer drivers a minimum...
Landair Transport
Landair Transport
Founded in 1981, Landair is a an agile, asset-based 3PL that provides customized logistics solutions to its diverse customer base. With more than 1,300 employees, including an experienced team of...
Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
Founded in 1937 as a family-owned and operated transportation provider, Paschall Truck Lines has since grown from its Kentucky roots, expanding terminal locations to seven major cities throughout the...
Schneider
Schneider
Schneider is a leading transportation and logistics services company providing a broad portfolio of premier truckload, intermodal and logistics solutions and operating one of the largest for-hire...