Saia Inc.
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Moderate Demand
Local Truck Driver Jobs in Louisiana
Browse local trucking positions across Louisiana with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local 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. Local CDL demand in Louisiana is moderate, with home-daily P&D, warehouse shuttle, and foodservice routes concentrated around the metros listed on this page.
Top Companies Hiring Local Drivers in LA
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ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Dayton Freight Lines
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
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 Local 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 Local Driving in LA
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B license depending on vehicle class
- 1+ year CDL experience preferred for most positions
- Clean MVR and no DUI/DWI convictions
- DOT physical card and current medical certification
- Ability to handle touch freight (loading/unloading) at many positions
- Familiarity with urban driving and dock operations
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Local Trucking Jobs in Louisiana — FAQs
How much do local truck drivers make in Louisiana?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for local 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.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most local trucking jobs?
The largest metro areas in Louisiana have the highest concentration of local CDL positions. LTL terminals, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and food distribution operations cluster around major population centers. Industrial parks and intermodal yards in these cities employ hundreds of local drivers for daily pickup and delivery routes.
Are trucking companies in Louisiana hiring local drivers in 2026?
Yes — local driver demand in Louisiana is moderate heading into 2026. The local segment in Louisiana is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in LA.