Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Louisiana
Browse regional trucking positions across Louisiana with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$53,000 - $78,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Louisiana
Louisiana regional drivers serve the Gulf Coast freight network, running lanes between port cities, refineries, and inland distribution centers. Petrochemical and agricultural freight maintain consistent regional volumes. Regional driver demand in Louisiana is moderate, with most positions offering weekly home time and steady freight.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in LA
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Saia Inc.
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Louisiana
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OTR Dry Van Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$48,500 - $69,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$40,000 - $56,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$39,000 - $55,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Louisiana
New Orleans
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Shreveport
Louisiana
Lafayette
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Key Freight Routes in Louisiana
1
I-10 (east-west through New Orleans and Baton Rouge)
2
I-20 (Shreveport to Mississippi)
3
I-49 (Lafayette to Shreveport)
Requirements for Regional Driving in LA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Louisiana — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Louisiana?
Regional truck drivers in Louisiana earn $53,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Louisiana is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How often do regional drivers in Louisiana get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Louisiana offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Louisiana hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Louisiana is moderate heading into 2026. The regional segment in Louisiana is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in LA.