Truck Driving Jobs in Virginia.
Earn up to $110,000 Per Year
Astel is a family-owned trucking company with 18+ years in business. We pay weekly. All miles are paid, both loaded and deadhead. Trucks are brand-new Volvos. Drivers get respect on every mile, and that's why they stay with us.
Pay That Speaks for Itself
Pay here is transparent and stable. No hidden deductions, no surprises. Virginia-based drivers gross $2,400 to $2,700 or more per week on our Mid-Atlantic to Midwest corridors, and experienced drivers sit at the top of that range.
- ✅$0.80 per mile, flat rateAll miles paid, loaded and deadhead
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per weekYour income floor, every week, for drivers with 1+ year of experience
- ✅$2,000 sign-on bonusFor drivers with 1+ year of CDL-A experience
- ✅Airfare reimbursement up to $200We cover your flight to orientation
- ✅Guaranteed pay raises twice in your first year with us. Our top drivers make 90 cents.
Astel, a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team where your experience is respected.
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Weekly Direct Deposit No delays, no holdbacks. Money hits your account every week.
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP, both loaded and deadhead miles
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversDeposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Truck Replacement Guarantee Breakdown on the road? We send a replacement. Your earnings never stop.
Why Virginia Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner drove trucks himself, then built the company he always wanted to work for. 18 years later, we're still growing and still treating every driver like a person, not a number in a system.
Virginia Runs the Mid-Atlantic's Freight Engine
Virginia is a Mid-Atlantic logistics powerhouse, anchored by the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, the Richmond distribution corridor, and the heavy-truck arteries of I-81, I-95, I-64 and I-85. It has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast, so hauling reefer through the mid-Atlantic puts you in exactly the right state.
Virginia's Major Freight Hubs
The Port of Virginia is the deepest and widest harbor on the U.S. East Coast, dredged to 55 feet to handle the largest container ships afloat, and it's one of the fastest-growing ports in the country. Combined with Richmond's distribution network and Virginia's interstate system (I-95, I-64, I-81, I-85, I-66), the state links the entire mid-Atlantic to the national freight grid.
Virginia's Climate & Why Reefer Demand Never Stops
Virginia's humid subtropical climate keeps demand for temperature-controlled transport running year-round. Summer highs regularly reach 90°F+ (32°C+) across the Piedmont and Tidewater, while the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah bring cold, snowy winters, so cold-chain integrity matters in every season.
Spring: Shenandoah Valley produce and greenhouse crops ramp up,
alongside the region's massive poultry industry, and reefer demand climbs.
Summer: Peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn and coastal seafood
move fast in the heat. Experienced reefer drivers stay in constant demand.
Fall & Winter: Apple harvest in the northern valley, holiday
poultry volume from the Harrisonburg corridor, and steady port imports keep
freight rolling. Virginia's market never truly slows, it just shifts cargo type.
Your Routes from Virginia with Astel
Astel's core corridors run Mid-Atlantic ↔ Midwest and keep expanding. Virginia drivers pick up loads in Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke and Harrisonburg, then move west and north on I-81, I-64 and I-77 toward Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Nashville and Kansas City. We're growing, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Virginia Freight & Logistics in Numbers
The scale of Virginia's freight market makes it a Mid-Atlantic leader, and it's still growing fast.
Virginia CDL Class A License Requirements
Already have a Virginia CDL-A? You can apply right now. Still working toward your license? Here's everything required by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and federal FMCSA rules.
| Requirement | Details | Astel Status |
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| Minimum Age | 21+ for interstate (OTR) operations across all 48 states. Ages 18–20 may hold a VA CDL but are restricted to intrastate (Virginia-only) driving. | Required |
| Valid VA Driver's License | Active, non-suspended Virginia driver's license required before applying | Required |
| Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold a Virginia CLP for a minimum of 14 days before taking the CDL skills test (federal requirement) | Pre-CDL Step |
| ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-approved provider is mandatory for all first-time CDL-A applicants (effective Feb 7, 2022) | Pre-CDL Step |
| DOT Medical Exam | Valid medical certificate from a National Registry-certified examiner is required to hold a CDL and operate a CMV | Required |
| Knowledge Tests | General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes written exams, taken at a Virginia DMV customer service center | Pass to Get CDL |
| CDL Skills Test | Pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving, all conducted in a tractor-trailer (fifth-wheel connection) | Pass to Get CDL |
| Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement required for standard refrigerated freight operations | Not Required |
| FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse | Drivers must have a clear Clearinghouse status; a "prohibited" status blocks CDL driving until the federal Return-to-Duty process is completed | Must Be Clear |
| Clean Driving Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations | Astel Requirement |
| OTR Experience | Minimum 1 year of over-the-road driving experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safe operation of a CMV in full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations
- On-time delivery of refrigerated freight across Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and nationwide routes in all 48 states
- Accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logging and complete trip documentation
- Handling Bills of Lading (BOL), receipts, and all load paperwork correctly
- Clear, professional communication with your dispatcher throughout every run
- Monitoring and maintaining proper temperature settings for reefer loads at all times
- Basic in-cab troubleshooting and pre/post-trip vehicle inspections
Truck Breaks Down in Virginia? We've Got You Covered.
If you're stuck on I-81 in the Shenandoah Valley or on I-64 heading into Norfolk, Astel will send a replacement truck. You keep moving, and your paycheck doesn't skip a beat. No stress. No lost income. Guaranteed.
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