Best Trucking Companies in Louisiana
9 top-ranked carriers hiring in Louisiana. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Louisiana Trucking Market Overview
Louisiana's trucking market is heavily influenced by the petrochemical industry concentrated along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans — known as 'Cancer Alley' for its density of chemical plants. Tanker and hazmat drivers command premium pay hauling refined products, LNG, and industrial chemicals. The Port of New Orleans and offshore oil supply chain add port drayage and heavy haul demand.
Top 9 Companies in Louisiana
Groendyke dominates Louisiana's petrochemical tanker market, hauling hazmat freight along the Mississippi River chemical corridor at premium rates.
Saia has deep Louisiana roots and their Baton Rouge and New Orleans terminals offer reliable LTL routes across the Gulf Coast.
Schneider's tanker and bulk divisions serve Louisiana's massive petrochemical industry along the I-10 corridor.
Landstar connects owner-operators with Louisiana's oil field, heavy haul, and port freight at premium independent rates.
Knight-Swift runs heavy I-10 and I-20 corridor freight through Louisiana with positions for new and experienced drivers.
FedEx Freight's Louisiana terminals handle Gulf Coast LTL freight with consistent local and linehaul positions.
KLLM, based in nearby Mississippi, hauls temperature-controlled seafood and food freight from Louisiana's processing plants.
Ryder manages dedicated fleet operations for Louisiana's offshore oil supply chain and industrial logistics.
Mercer's flatbed owner-operators earn premium rates hauling steel, pipe, and equipment for Louisiana's energy sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Louisiana
What is the best trucking company to work for in Louisiana?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Groendyke Transport ranks #1 in Louisiana with an average pay of $82,000 per year. They earned the top spot because groendyke dominates louisiana's petrochemical tanker market, hauling hazmat freight along the mississippi river chemical corridor at premium rates. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Louisiana?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in Louisiana, average pay ranges from $168,000 to $82,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Petrochemical & Refining, Port & Drayage (New Orleans), Offshore Oil Supply — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in Louisiana right now?
As of 2026, Groendyke Transport, Knight-Swift Transportation are all actively hiring in Louisiana. 7 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.