Trucking in Louisiana
Owner-operator guide for Louisiana (LA) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Baton Rouge state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
highO-O Friendly
7/10
Fuel Tax
20.0 c/gal
Parking
moderateAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.35 |
| Reefer | $2.70 |
| Flatbed | $2.95 |
Key Highways
I-10I-20I-49I-12US-90
These corridors connect Louisiana's major freight cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Oil and gas
2Chemical manufacturing
3Port operations
4Agriculture
5Seafood
Top Shippers
Port of New Orleans
Port of South Louisiana
ExxonMobil
Dow Chemical
Marathon Petroleum
Trucking Regulations
- Hurricane routes — know evacuation plans
- Causeway Bridge restrictions for high-profile loads
- Specific insurance filings required
- Bayou roads have weight restrictions
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
Causeway Bridge toll; Crescent City Connection toll
Winter Conditions
Hurricane season June-Nov; flooding; extreme humidity
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Louisiana
In Louisiana, dry van rates average $2.35/mile, reefer rates average $2.70/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.95/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Louisiana scores 7/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has high freight volume with moderate truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Oil and gas, Chemical manufacturing, Port operations.
Key trucking regulations in Louisiana include: Hurricane routes — know evacuation plans. Causeway Bridge restrictions for high-profile loads. Specific insurance filings required. Bayou roads have weight restrictions. The state fuel tax rate is 20.0 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Louisiana are I-10, I-20, I-49, I-12, US-90. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. Causeway Bridge toll; Crescent City Connection toll.