Trucking Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's trucking sector runs through major freight corridors connecting the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, distribution hubs in Northern Virginia, and intermodal yards in Richmond. Carriers and logistics companies operating these routes, including regional and national fleets, periodically sponsor qualified drivers and operations professionals for Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
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Get Access To All JobsDiesel Mechanic, Earn up to $35.31 / hr.
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Salem, VA Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Preferred:
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
Diesel Mechanic, Earn up to $35.31 / hr.
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Salem, VA Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Preferred:
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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Search Trucking Jobs in VirginiaTrucking Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which trucking companies sponsor Green Card visas in Virginia?
Large carriers with established Virginia operations, including national truckload fleets, less-than-truckload networks, and port-focused drayage companies serving the Port of Virginia in Norfolk and Portsmouth, are among the most common Green Card sponsors in the state. Companies with dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams are better positioned to navigate the PERM process. Checking DOL OFLC disclosure data by employer name and state is one way to verify historical sponsorship activity.
Which cities in Virginia have the most trucking Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Dulles corridor and Prince William County, concentrates freight and logistics activity tied to the Washington, D.C. metro area. Richmond sits at the intersection of I-95 and I-64, making it a key distribution hub. Hampton Roads, anchored by the Port of Virginia, generates significant drayage and intermodal trucking demand. These three regions account for the majority of commercial driver and fleet operations roles that have historically seen Green Card sponsorship activity in Virginia.
How do I find trucking Green Card sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card, and by industry, so you can search trucking roles in Virginia without wading through postings that don't sponsor. Because Green Card sponsorship through PERM is employer-driven and varies by company size and HR capacity, using a platform that surfaces verified sponsorship history helps narrow the field considerably. Migrate Mate is built for exactly this kind of targeted, sponsorship-aware job search.
What types of trucking roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Virginia?
Commercial driver roles, particularly Class A CDL positions in long-haul truckload, regional LTL, and port drayage, are the most commonly sponsored trucking positions. Beyond drivers, roles in fleet operations, dispatch management, logistics coordination, and transportation safety can also qualify when employers demonstrate a shortage of available U.S. workers through the PERM process. Specialty roles requiring hazmat endorsements or oversized load experience may also attract sponsorship from carriers operating in Virginia's industrial and energy corridors.
Are there any Virginia-specific considerations for trucking Green Card sponsorship?
Virginia's commercial vehicle regulations align with federal DOT standards, but employers must also comply with state-level licensing and weight restrictions on certain corridors. For PERM-based Green Cards, Virginia employers must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, this process takes several months before the I-140 petition can be filed. The Port of Virginia's continued expansion has increased demand for drayage drivers, which may support sponsorship justifications for employers operating in that corridor.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card trucking jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.