Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Louisiana. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
30,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Louisiana
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Louisiana Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Louisiana
#1
New Orleans
#2
Baton Rouge
#3
Shreveport
#4
Lake Charles
#5
Lafayette
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Louisiana
Port of New OrleansExxonMobilDow ChemicalMarathon PetroleumPort of South Louisiana
Why Hire Step Deck 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 step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Louisiana, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Louisiana typically earn $55,000-$70,000/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.
Step Deck 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 step deck 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 step deck 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.