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Virginia trucking jobs are not for everyone, but is it for you? Trucking companies in Va are hiring local drivers to haul freight locally, regionally, and OTR. If you are new to trucking and don't know what the trucking lifestyle is about, visit "learn about trucking" tab to the left.

Newport News Va on a Drop and Hook

I'm always hesitant to take loads out to Newport News and Virginia beach area. Just because often the GPS and Highways don't line up and I think it's because of the construction. Well, since I was pulling Food Lion trailers on commitment to go where they wanted me to go.....

LOl, here I am. Newport News Va.

And I'm happy about it.

Why?

"Glad you asked!....

Food Lion has experienced drivers who's been to all of these places before. So eventually I talked to someone who gave me an alternative route. I was always hesitant to take it because I never had. (How's that for a life lesson!)

In other words, I didn't know what to expect trucking up Va Highway 32 just East of Suffolk North up to US 158 and over to US 17 to cross the James River on the James River Bridge into Newport News.

Well I have to say, it was relaxing. Not too many lights or lower speed zones. Not too much traffic to have a terrible impact of time.

Loved seeing the few small 1 or 2 light towns like Chuckatuck, Wills Corner and Bens Corner.

And in Barlett there's a strategically placed Royal Farm's Convenient store where I can actually park the Semi. Brilliant.

Twice I had came up I 664 and both times although I didn't have to stop at the drawbridge, traffic on the other side had to stop and was lined up for a mile. I guess I made it across just in time.

Crossing the James River Bridge, not once did I see that.

And to top it all off, going that route, I didn't have to cross the weigh station. I mean, I'm always legal but it's a waste of time. They make ever truck just sit there. Not a welcoming feeling, lol.

So once I went the alternate route Hgwy 32 us to US 258 to US 17, I never stopped taking that route! You'll see me on the James River Bridge coming back to Suffolk Va. in the video.

I'll post more of Va 32/10 so you see what the route look like in the future."

Part time Trucking and Local Virginia Trucking Jobs

Believe it. Part time trucking jobs are here. The offerings are increasing drivers. If you don't see a local trucking company or type of job listed for your location, do a search for the position you want and the location. The closest match should come up.

Other Resources To Find Virginia Trucking Opportunities

You might not have fount the type of trucking job your looking for. Not all companies have other than traditional over the road trucking jobs. They may not need local or part time drivers. If you stay in an area with plenty of manufacturing your chances are greater.

Also, some of you who are just looking to start your career as a trucker may find that you need to first get experience as a trucker over the road before qualifying for local, regional or part-time jobs.

But there is hope.... try these tactics also

Tell your friends what you are searching for
Ask local manufacturers if they are hiring truck drivers
Stop by local Virginia Truck Stops, check for help wanted flyers
Visit service stations near large manufactures in your area
Post your own flyers about looking for a local Va driving position

Generally speaking, you also just want to be super aware of your surroundings. You may have driven right by large manufactures or even small trucking companies and not noticed them before.

You need to pay attention as you are driving so that you know what Virginia companies are actually in your community. Keep your eyes wide open and even ask people if they know of local companies with trucks.

There are also tools available to help research for what types of companies are in your neck of the woods.

Manta.com can help you Find local Virginia companies here.
Put in the city and then search. Then click on manufacturing. You will see list of companies. Click on the company profile and you have information including their phone numbers. You can simply call and see if they are hiring drivers.

Or you can use the map and locate the ones closest to you and go in person. After that search....do a search in Google with these words mytown, Va economic development

This will return a site with information that tells you what is coming up in the area as far and business goes. If there is a major company coming in or information that affects the future economy of the location, it will be announced. It may give you advance information that most of your competing job seekers will not be aware of.

If you really want to dig, use Wikipedia as a resource to see what drives your economy You can get an overall view about what business sectors are big in your state. You can also see many communities and what contributes to their individual economies. You will learn a lot about Old Dominion that will give you clues to what may be going on with Virginia Trucking.