Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Louisiana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
30,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Louisiana
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$50,000-$64,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
TWIC card for port access
Container chassis coupling and securement expertise
Rail yard and port terminal navigation experience
Familiarity with container weight verification (VGM) requirements
Louisiana Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Louisiana
Port of New OrleansExxonMobilDow ChemicalMarathon PetroleumPort of South Louisiana
Why Hire Intermodal 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
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Louisiana, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Louisiana typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. New Orleans and Baton Rouge tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Louisiana need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Louisiana has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal 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 intermodal 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.