Truck Driver Jobs in Charleston, WV

Charleston is a medium-demand market for truck drivers. Major employers in the area include Appalachian Power, Dow Chemical Transport, Marathon Petroleum, FedEx Ground. Key freight corridors like I-77 North-South Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across West Virginia, there are approximately 12,000+ active truck drivers.

Truck drivers in the Charleston area typically earn $50,000 - $76,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The statewide average for West Virginia is $45,000 - $65,000. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Charleston include Appalachian Power, Dow Chemical Transport, Marathon Petroleum, FedEx Ground. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Charleston include I-77 North-South Corridor, I-64 East-West Corridor, US-60 Kanawha Valley Route. These routes carry coal and natural gas freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Drivers based in Charleston can access outbound loads heading in multiple directions from these corridors.

CDL training facilities near Charleston include BridgeValley CTC CDL and Charleston CDL Training Academy. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Charleston. However, living near Charleston gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. If Charleston isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

Charleston has demand across major equipment types, with dry van and box truck typically having the highest load volume. The coal sector drives specialized equipment demand, while chemical manufacturing creates additional freight opportunities. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.