Hire Reefer Drivers in Louisiana
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in Louisiana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
30,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in Louisiana
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
- Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Knowledge of reefer unit operation (Carrier, Thermo King)
- Pre-trip temp monitoring and documentation experience
- FSMA food safety compliance awareness
- Ability to manage multi-stop temperature-sensitive deliveries
Louisiana Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in Louisiana
Port of New OrleansExxonMobilDow ChemicalMarathon PetroleumPort of South Louisiana
Why Hire Reefer 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 Reefer Drivers Bring to Your Louisiana Operation
- Higher per-mile rates than dry van — $0.05-$0.10/mile premium
- Strong seasonal demand creates overtime opportunities
- Less competition for loads due to specialized skill set
- Produce season (Oct-May) offers premium-paying lanes
- Growing pharmaceutical cold chain opens new high-value freight
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Hiring Reefer Drivers in Louisiana — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In Louisiana, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Reefer drivers in Louisiana typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. New Orleans and Baton Rouge tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in Louisiana need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Louisiana has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer 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 reefer 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.