Hire Truck Drivers in Louisiana
Access our network of 30,000+ CDL drivers in Louisiana. Average wages of $48,000-$64,000/year with high demand across all equipment types.
Louisiana Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
30,000+
Avg. Wage
$48,000-$64,000/year
Demand Level
high
CDL Schools
40+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
66%
Top Hiring Cities in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Major Employers in Louisiana
Port of New Orleans
ExxonMobil
Dow Chemical
Marathon Petroleum
Port of South Louisiana
Hire Drivers in Louisiana by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Louisiana-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: high
CDL Training Pipeline in Louisiana
40+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Louisiana
Louisiana's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Louisiana-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in Louisiana — FAQ
The Gulf Coast chemical corridor from Houston through Baton Rouge and New Orleans is the densest concentration of chemical plants in the US. This creates continuous demand for tanker drivers with Hazmat endorsements — the highest concentration of tanker demand per capita of any state.
Louisiana drivers earn $48,000-$64,000 per year. Tanker and Hazmat drivers working the chemical corridor often exceed $70,000. The low fuel tax (20.0 cents/gallon) is an advantage for owner-operators.
Hurricane season (June through November) creates both disruption and opportunity. Pre-storm evacuation freight and post-storm recovery operations pay premium rates. Experienced Louisiana drivers who can operate during storm conditions are highly valued.
Tanker leads by a significant margin due to the chemical corridor. Flatbed serves industrial construction and oil/gas operations. Intermodal handles port drayage. Reefer serves the seafood and agriculture sectors.
New Orleans has a solid driver pool drawn to port operations, chemical plants, and the city's unique culture. The challenge is competing with higher-wage opportunities in Houston, just 350 miles west.