Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Louisiana
Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Louisiana. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
30,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Louisiana
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
- Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Construction zone safety training and awareness
- Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
- Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
- Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
Louisiana Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Louisiana
Port of New OrleansExxonMobilDow ChemicalMarathon PetroleumPort of South Louisiana
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Louisiana
Gulf Coast chemical corridor creates massive tanker demand
Two major ports handle diverse international freight
Oil and gas industry provides premium-paying tanker and flatbed work
Low fuel tax (20.0 cents) benefits owner-operators
Seafood industry creates niche reefer opportunities
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Louisiana Operation
- Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
- No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
- High demand during construction season means consistent hours
- Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
- Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
Other Equipment Types in Louisiana
Hiring Dump Truck Drivers in Louisiana — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dump truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Louisiana, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dump Truck drivers in Louisiana typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. New Orleans and Baton Rouge tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Louisiana need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Louisiana has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Louisiana are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. Major employers driving this demand include Port of New Orleans, ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical.
Our Louisiana dump truck driver pool draws from 30,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Gulf Coast chemical corridor creates massive tanker demand.