Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Very High Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Louisiana
Browse tanker 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
Tanker 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. Tanker demand in Louisiana is very high, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Louisiana.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in LA
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Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
Saia Inc.
$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 Tanker 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 Tanker Driving in LA
- Valid CDL-A license with tanker (N) endorsement
- Hazmat (H) endorsement required for chemical and fuel loads
- 1+ year CDL-A experience
- TWIC card for port pickups/deliveries
- Understanding of liquid surge dynamics and safe braking techniques
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
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Tanker Trucking Jobs in Louisiana — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Louisiana?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker 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.
Do tanker drivers need a hazmat endorsement in Louisiana?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Louisiana. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. The strong petrochemical and energy sectors in Louisiana make the combined X (tanker + hazmat) endorsement especially valuable for maximizing earnings.
Are trucking companies in Louisiana hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Louisiana is very high heading into 2026. Louisiana is one of the top hiring markets for tanker 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.