OTR Dry Van Driver Jobs in Louisiana — Now Hiring

TruckingJobsInUSA is actively hiring experienced Dry Van drivers for over-the-road (OTR) positions based in Louisiana. We are a CDL driver recruiting agency placing qualified drivers with vetted, well-established carriers across the United States — and we have immediate openings for drivers domiciled in and around New Orleans, Louisiana.

This is a full-time Dry Van driving position paying $51,000 - $72,000/year depending on experience, lane, and safety record. Home time: Out 2–3 weeks. We work with multiple client carriers, so once you apply our recruiters match you to the opening that best fits your home-time, pay, and equipment preferences — there is no cost to you, ever.

Pay context for Louisiana: the statewide CDL-A average is $55,200, and the strongest-paying metros are New Orleans (about $59,800), Baton Rouge (about $57,400), Shreveport (about $54,200). Louisiana sits below the national cost-of-living average (index 91), so pay stretches further here — adjusted for living costs the equivalent is roughly $60,659. Wage trend is currently stable — Louisiana trucking wages are stable, supported by petrochemical corridor hauling between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana activity, and Gulf Coast energy sector freight.

Speed limits for trucks in Louisiana run 75 mph (same as cars on rural interstates), with 75 mph on rural interstates. Tolls: Crescent City Connection (Greater New Orleans Expressway) toll bridge. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. LA-1 toll bridge in Lafourche Parish. Various smaller bridge tolls.

Fuel tax in Louisiana is $0.20 per gallon diesel + federal, which matters if you are comparing per-mile offers across state lines. Inspection climate: Moderate. Louisiana State Police focuses on I-10, I-20, and the petrochemical corridor. Targeted enforcement on tanker and hazmat vehicles.

How it works: apply with the quick form below (under 60 seconds, no resume needed), one of our recruiters calls you to confirm your experience and what you're looking for, and we set up interviews with the carriers that match. You choose the offer that's right for you.

We require a minimum of 12 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience for this role. If you have at least one year behind the wheel and a clean record, we want to talk to you.