Auto Transport Virginia

The state of Virginia is one of the oldest in the U.S. and currently has a population of over 8.1 million residents, which makes it the 12th largest state in the Union in terms of total population. It also ranks 35th in the U.S. in terms of total area, which makes its population density a bit higher – it ranks 14th in the U.S. in terms of population density. The amount of people living in a small area like Virginia makes it easier for car shipping trucks to find loads in and out of the state, which also helps reduce your auto transport prices. The state was founded in 1607 by the London Company and was the first official British colony on the North American continent to survive and prosper.

Due to its location at the northern end of the South Atlantic region and bordering on Maryland, which grants access to much of the northeastern U.S., Virginia is considered a fairly popular auto transport destination, all things considered. Major interstates running to and from the state of Virginia include I-85 and I-95, two of the most prominent north-south interstates running up and down the east coast, as well as I-81, a smaller interstate that many carriers use. I-77, I-66 and I-64 are all smaller interstates that see some traffic, with I-64 and I-66 running east-west out of Virginia and I-77 also running north-south. Auto transport carriers prefer traveling on interstate highways as opposed to state routes (of which Virginia has a lot), mainly because it saves fuel and makes it easier for them to get in and out of an area.

Much of Virginia’s climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean; during the summer months, average highs hit in the mid-to-upper 80’s during the day, though highs in the 90’s are not entirely unheard of. Snow is more prevalent throughout much of the northern areas of the state and in the Shenandoah Valley during the winter months, which may cause some delays and higher prices if you are shipping into or out of Virginia during the winter months. Richmond especially can be tough to ship in and out of during the winter, but more often than not car shippers are easily able to get into and out of the larger metropolitan areas of Virginia even in the depths of winter.

The colony of Virginia grew primarily on the back of tobacco; Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, grew primarily because of the growth and sale of tobacco; coal mining came later. Coal and other natural resources also helped the state to grow and prosper, though in recent years the impact of mining and tobacco farming has lessened in the face of country-wide economic change. Retail is now the state’s primary economic sector, with military endeavors and government sectors playing a much larger role today than in years past.

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