Trucking in Virginia

Virginia is I-81 territory — one of the highest truck-volume interstates in the country — plus a top-five US container port at Norfolk.

Major interstates

I-64, I-66, I-77, I-81, I-95.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb; I-66 inside Beltway prohibits trucks over 4 tons during peak.

Weather

Hurricanes on coast; snow in Shenandoah.

Weigh stations

VSP scales on I-81 (Troutville) and I-95 (Emporia, Dumfries).

Freight hubs

Port of Virginia (Norfolk-Portsmouth) top-5 US container port.

Frequently asked

I-66 in NoVA?

Trucks over 4 tons banned inside Beltway during peak; I-95 express lanes toll trucks heavily.

I-81 busy?

One of the highest truck-percentage interstates in the US.

Port of Virginia growing?

Yes — deep-water expansion adding container volume.