Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Very High Demand
CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver Jobs in Louisiana
Browse flatbed trucking positions across Louisiana with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Flatbed Trucking in Louisiana
Louisiana trucking follows the Mississippi River petrochemical corridor and the Port of New Orleans/Baton Rouge complex, with I-10 Gulf Coast lanes and energy-related hazmat and flatbed work. Flatbed demand in Louisiana is very high; construction, industrial, and energy-related open-deck freight follow the corridors and industries named above.
Top Companies Hiring Flatbed Drivers in LA
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Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in Louisiana
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$48,500 - $69,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$40,000 - $56,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$39,000 - $55,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Flatbed Jobs in Louisiana
New Orleans
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Shreveport
Louisiana
Lafayette
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Key Freight Routes in Louisiana
1
I-10 (east-west through New Orleans and Baton Rouge)
2
I-20 (Shreveport to Mississippi)
3
I-49 (Lafayette to Shreveport)
Requirements for Flatbed Driving in LA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 1+ year CDL-A experience preferred
- Cargo securement training and knowledge of FMCSA tie-down rules
- Physical ability to tarp, chain, and strap loads in all weather
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
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Flatbed Trucking Jobs in Louisiana — FAQs
How much do flatbed truck drivers make in Louisiana?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for flatbed drivers in Louisiana. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What type of flatbed freight is common in Louisiana?
Flatbed freight in Louisiana varies by region but commonly includes oil field equipment, pipe, steel for construction, and wind turbine components. Tarp pay ($50-$100 per tarp) and oversized load bonuses add to base flatbed earnings in LA.
Are trucking companies in Louisiana hiring flatbed drivers in 2026?
Yes — flatbed driver demand in Louisiana is very high heading into 2026. Louisiana is one of the top hiring markets for flatbed drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in LA.