Trucking Companies in Louisiana
1,575 registered carriers · 39,911 trucks · 38,339 drivers
Louisiana is home to 1,575 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 38,339 drivers across a combined fleet of 39,911 commercial vehicles. That's 33.9 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 25.3 power units, above the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is LINETEC SERVICES LLC with 1,675 trucks.
1,575
Carriers
39,911
Trucks
38,339
Drivers
$48,120
Avg Trucker Salary
643M
Freight Tons/Year
33.9
Carriers per 100K
4.4%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE
119 carriers
SHREVEPORT
87 carriers
NEW ORLEANS
86 carriers
LAFAYETTE
56 carriers
BOSSIER CITY
42 carriers
LAKE CHARLES
42 carriers
HOUMA
38 carriers
COVINGTON
29 carriers
KENNER
27 carriers
MONROE
26 carriers
BROUSSARD
25 carriers
HARVEY
25 carriers
ALEXANDRIA
24 carriers
WEST MONROE
24 carriers
SLIDELL
23 carriers
NEW IBERIA
23 carriers
METAIRIE
22 carriers
BELLE CHASSE
21 carriers
PORT ALLEN
18 carriers
SCOTT
18 carriers
Largest Carriers in Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Louisiana?
There are 1,575 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Louisiana, operating a combined fleet of 39,911 commercial vehicles with 38,339 drivers. This makes Louisiana the 35th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Louisiana?
The largest trucking company in Louisiana by fleet size is LINETEC SERVICES LLC, based in ALEXANDRIA, with 1,675 power units and 2,001 drivers.
Which city in Louisiana has the most trucking companies?
BATON ROUGE has the most trucking companies in Louisiana with 119 registered carriers, representing 7.6% of the state total. SHREVEPORT is second with 87 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Louisiana?
You can verify any Louisiana trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Louisiana?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Louisiana operates 25.3 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Louisiana?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisiana earn an average of $48,120 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Louisiana?
Louisiana handles approximately 643 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System