Trucking Companies in Louisiana

Directory of 12,140+ registered carriers in Louisiana (LA). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Louisiana

Louisiana's trucking industry is dominated by the petrochemical sector — the I-10 corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is known as 'Chemical Alley' with dozens of refineries and chemical plants generating enormous tanker and hazmat demand. The Port of New Orleans and Port of South Louisiana are among the busiest in the nation. Oil field services in the northern and western parts of the state drive flatbed and specialized freight. Hurricane season creates both disruption risk and emergency freight opportunity.

Top Trucking Companies in Louisiana

Dupre Logistics

DOT Number: 345671
City: Lafayette, LA
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: TankerHazmatDedicated

Groendyke Transport

DOT Number: 127645
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size: 1,000+
Specialties: TankerHazmat

Quality Carriers

DOT Number: 187654
City: New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size: 3,000+
Specialties: TankerHazmatIntermodal

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number: 534211
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size: 12,000+
Specialties: Dry VanIntermodal

Pelican State Trucking

DOT Number: 2543876
City: Shreveport, LA
Fleet Size: 200+
Specialties: Dry VanFlatbed

Cajun Industries Fleet

DOT Number: 1876543
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size: 350+
Specialties: FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized

Bayou Haulers

DOT Number: 2987123
City: Lake Charles, LA
Fleet Size: 250+
Specialties: TankerFlatbed

Gulf Coast Transport

DOT Number: 3123876
City: New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size: 400+
Specialties: ContainerDrayage

Port of New Orleans Drayage

DOT Number: 2654321
City: New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size: 300+
Specialties: DrayageIntermodal

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Louisiana Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.55

Top Equipment Types

TankerFlatbedDry VanHeavy Haul

Major Freight Hubs

New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Lake Charles

Key Industries

Petrochemical
Oil and gas
Port operations
Agriculture

Louisiana Trucking Regulations

Louisiana follows federal trucking regulations and allows 80,000 lbs GVW on interstates. The state has special permitting for petrochemical and refinery loads along the I-10 chemical corridor. Hurricane preparedness requirements are in effect during storm season. Bridge restrictions and levee road limitations apply in certain areas, particularly around New Orleans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Louisiana

Louisiana has approximately 12,140 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Dupre Logistics, Groendyke Transport, Quality Carriers.

The largest carriers operating in Louisiana include Dupre Logistics, Groendyke Transport, Quality Carriers. These companies cover specialties including Tanker, Flatbed, Dry Van, Heavy Haul. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Louisiana are Tanker, Flatbed, Dry Van, Heavy Haul. Key industries driving freight demand include Petrochemical, Oil and gas, Port operations, Agriculture. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.55.

The major freight hubs in Louisiana are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.