Truck Driver Jobs in Shreveport, LA

Shreveport is a medium-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 440K metro (Shreveport-Bossier City). Major employers in the area include Frymaster (Welbilt), BHP Billiton Petroleum, Southwestern Electric Power, Walmart DC. Key freight corridors like I-20 East-West Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Louisiana, there are approximately 38,000+ active truck drivers. Mixed — Haynesville Shale production is increasing with higher natural gas prices, and Barksdale AFB received new B-52 modernization contracts. However, the metro population has been declining, so growth is sector-specific rather than broad-based.

Truck drivers in the Shreveport area typically earn $50,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Shreveport is 15% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Louisiana is $48,000 - $70,000. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles. Typical weekly miles: Local (oilfield): 600-1,000 | Regional: 2,000-2,500 | OTR: 2,500-3,200.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Shreveport include Frymaster (Welbilt), BHP Billiton Petroleum, Southwestern Electric Power, Walmart DC. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. Key industries driving freight demand include natural gas and barksdale air force base logistics. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Shreveport include I-20 East-West Corridor, I-49 North-South Corridor, US-71 North Route. These routes carry oil & gas and petrochemical freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Dallas, TX (190 mi via I-20) and Little Rock, AR (230 mi via I-30/I-20), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Shreveport include Bossier Parish Community College CDL and Shreveport CDL Training Center. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Shreveport. However, living near Shreveport gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Shreveport's cost of living is 15% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Shreveport isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Shreveport are: Flatbed, Tanker, Dry van, Step deck. Flatbed — oilfield pipe and equipment to Haynesville Shale well sites. The oil & gas sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Good availability — Pilot at I-20 Exit 21 (west side), Love's at I-20 Exit 33 (Haughton), and a TA on I-49 south. The oilfield staging yards along LA-1 north of the city have commercial parking for oilfield trucks. Bossier City casino district has restricted truck access. Diesel is $0.05-0.10/gal below national average — one of the cheaper areas in the South. Oilfield fuel depots along LA-1 north sometimes offer even lower bulk rates for regular customers.

Oilfield roads in Caddo and DeSoto parishes have seasonal weight restrictions during wet weather. I-220 Cross Lake Bridge has wind restrictions for high-profile loads. Barksdale AFB deliveries require advance security clearance. Downtown Shreveport and Bossier City casino district restrict trucks over 5 tons on several streets. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Ice storms hit 3-5 times per winter — I-20 bridges and the I-49 overpass ice over quickly when temperatures drop below 32°F. Severe thunderstorm and tornado risk is significant March through May (Shreveport is in Dixie Alley). Summers are hot and humid (97-102°F). Red River flooding can close port access roads in spring. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Shreveport.