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Bossier City, LA

Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Bossier City.

184

Carriers Based Here

Fair

Truck Parking

Southeast

Region

Who Operates Out of Bossier City

184 active motor carriers are registered with a physical address in Bossier City. Here is how that base breaks down by fleet size — useful for judging whether you would be competing against owner-operators or against fleets with dedicated freight locked up.

76

Owner-operators (1 truck)

49

Small fleets (2-5)

23

Mid fleets (6-20)

13

Large fleets (20+)

41% of carriers based here run a single truck, and 24 are registered to haul hazardous materials.

Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (active carriers, US physical addresses), retrieved 2026-07-18.

Average Rates Per Mile

Equipment TypeRate / Mile
Dry Van$2.50
Reefer$2.90
Flatbed$3.17

Rates by Equipment Type

Key Highways

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Top Industries

Military and defense
Gaming and hospitality
Cybersecurity technology

Major Distribution Centers

Bossier Parish industrial park
National Guard supply depot

Top Shippers

B
Barksdale AFB
M
Margaritaville Resort Casino
C
Cyber Innovation Center

Nearby Ports

Nearest major port accessible via I-20

Truck Stops

Love's #477 (I-20 Exit 21)
Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 26)
Shell (Barksdale Blvd)

Challenges

  • Military base access restrictions and wait times, Red River bridge congestion between Bossier City and Shreveport, limited industrial zoning for truck operations, and casino area traffic on weekends.
  • Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
  • Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
  • Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors

Opportunities

  • Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
  • Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
  • Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
  • Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions

Seasonal Freight Patterns

Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.

Trucking in Bossier City — FAQ

Average rates per mile out of Bossier City: Dry Van $2.50, Reefer $2.90, Flatbed $3.17. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Bossier City is rated "fair." Popular stops include Love's #477 (I-20 Exit 21), Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 26), Shell (Barksdale Blvd). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Bossier City freight market include Barksdale AFB, Margaritaville Resort Casino, Cyber Innovation Center. Key industries driving freight demand are military and defense, gaming and hospitality, cybersecurity technology.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Bossier City include: Military base access restrictions and wait times, Red River bridge congestion between Bossier City and Shreveport, limited industrial zoning for truck operations, and casino area traffic on weekends.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.

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