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.
Average Pay
$49,000 - $73,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local Trucking in Louisiana
Louisiana's industrial and agricultural economy drives steady local trucking demand. Petrochemical plant deliveries, food distribution, and construction material hauling are top local CDL segments here. Driver demand for local positions in Louisiana is moderate, with many employers offering sign-on bonuses and overtime pay to attract qualified CDL holders.
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 jobs we are recruiting for in Louisiana
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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 Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot 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?
Local truck drivers in Louisiana earn $49,000 - $73,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Louisiana is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. 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.