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Trucking Companies in Louisiana

Directory of 12,342+ 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

1

Dupre Logistics

City
Lafayette, LA
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
TankerHazmatDedicated
2

Groendyke Transport

City
Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size
1,000+
Specialties
TankerHazmat
3

Quality Carriers

City
New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size
3,000+
Specialties
TankerHazmatIntermodal
4

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

City
Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size
12,000+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodal
5

Pelican State Trucking

City
Shreveport, LA
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
Dry VanFlatbed
6

Cajun Industries Fleet

City
Baton Rouge, LA
Fleet Size
350+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized
7

Bayou Haulers

City
Lake Charles, LA
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
TankerFlatbed
8

Gulf Coast Transport

City
New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
ContainerDrayage
9

Port of New Orleans Drayage

City
New Orleans, LA
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
DrayageIntermodal
10

Werner Enterprises

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 12,342 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.
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.