Hire Box Truck Drivers in Louisiana
Access our pool of pre-screened box truck drivers in Louisiana. Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs CDL holders with 6+ months commercial driving or delivery experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$42,000-$54,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
30,000+
CDL Required
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Box Truck Driver Requirements in Louisiana
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months commercial driving or delivery experience
- Wage Range:$42,000-$54,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Urban navigation and tight-space maneuvering skills
- Liftgate operation and basic freight handling ability
- Multi-stop route management and customer interaction skills
- Clean driving record — box trucks operate in dense traffic areas
Louisiana Market for Box Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Box Truck Hiring in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Employers Driving Box Truck Demand in Louisiana
Port of New OrleansExxonMobilDow ChemicalMarathon PetroleumPort of South Louisiana
Why Hire Box Truck Drivers in Louisiana
Gulf Coast chemical corridor creates massive tanker demand
Two major ports handle diverse international freight
Oil and gas industry provides premium-paying tanker and flatbed work
Low fuel tax (20.0 cents) benefits owner-operators
Seafood industry creates niche reefer opportunities
What Our Box Truck Drivers Bring to Your Louisiana Operation
- Home daily — most box truck routes are local or regional
- Consistent schedule with predictable hours
- Lower barrier to entry — non-CDL options available
- Growing demand from e-commerce last-mile delivery
- Tips and bonuses common in residential delivery
Other Equipment Types in Louisiana
Hiring Box Truck Drivers in Louisiana — FAQ
Our typical placement time for box truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Louisiana, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Box Truck drivers in Louisiana typically earn $42,000-$54,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs requirement. New Orleans and Baton Rouge tend to offer the highest rates.
Box Truck drivers in Louisiana need a Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Louisiana has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for box truck driver demand in Louisiana are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. Major employers driving this demand include Port of New Orleans, ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical.
Our Louisiana box truck driver pool draws from 30,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Gulf Coast chemical corridor creates massive tanker demand.