Trucking Companies in Louisiana
Louisiana has 5,646 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 5,646 hold current operating authority. The Louisiana carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
5,646 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Louisiana.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in Louisiana
Louisiana's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Louisiana freight market
Louisiana ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 5,646 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 5,646 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 27.6 power units, with 6,112 single-truck owner-operators comprising 108.3% of the carrier population. Baton rouge leads with 793 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Louisiana's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Louisiana includes 68 operators running 101+ power units alongside 6,112 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 510 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 2,404 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 7 active risk indicators across Louisiana carriers (0.12% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 7 Louisiana carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in Louisiana
Largest Louisiana carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Vacuum Cleaner Clinic And Janitorial Supply INC has operated for 0.7y with 90000 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Marshell Charters LLC has operated for 2.1y with 25000 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Linetec Services LLC has operated for 11.2y with 1675 power units and 2001 drivers under Carrier authority.
Acme Truck Line INC has operated for 52.0y with 1116 power units and 1065 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Entergy Louisiana LLC has operated for 44.2y with 989 power units and 887 drivers under Carrier authority.
H&E Equipment Services INC has operated for 52.0y with 893 power units and 620 drivers under Contract authority.
Scp Distributors LLC has operated for 42.7y with 480 power units and 428 drivers under Carrier authority.
Southwestern Electric Power Company has operated for 43.9y with 452 power units and 387 drivers under Carrier authority.
Macro Transport LLC has operated for 43.3y with 409 power units and 32 drivers under Contract authority.
Whc LLC has operated for 52.0y with 402 power units and 231 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in Louisiana
5,646 carriers total. Page 1 of 226. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Vacuum Cleaner Clinic And Janitorial Supply INC Bossier City, LA | - | 4468727 | 90000 | 0.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Marshell Charters LLC Baker, LA | MC1634687 | 4226887 | 25000 | 2.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Linetec Services LLC Alexandria, LA | - | 2586775 | 1675 | 11.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Acme Truck Line INC Gretna, LA | MC204229 | 52767 | 1116 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Entergy Louisiana LLC Metairie, LA | - | 413979 | 989 | 44.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | H&E Equipment Services INC Baton Rouge, LA | MC11077 | 171507 | 893 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Scp Distributors LLC Covington, LA | - | 237962 | 480 | 42.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Southwestern Electric Power Company Shreveport, LA | - | 216110 | 452 | 43.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Macro Transport LLC Broussard, LA | MC362367 | 228634 | 409 | 43.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Whc LLC Broussard, LA | - | 28957 | 402 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Mmr Constructors INC Baton Rouge, LA | - | 2020070 | 401 | 16.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment LLC Monroe, LA | - | 29101 | 392 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Hotard Coaches INC New Orleans, LA | MC143881 | 156451 | 334 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Tempest Fleet Services LLC Covington, LA | - | 3579860 | 321 | 5.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Waste Connections Bayou INC Bridge City, LA | - | 1070703 | 301 | 23.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Shelton Energy Solutions LLC Alexandria, LA | - | 3003615 | 300 | 9.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Waste Pro Of Louisiana INC Kenner, LA | MC1613334 | 2124597 | 290 | 15.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Live Oak Environmental LLC Bossier City, LA | MC915152 | 2630006 | 251 | 11.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | American Safety Transit LLC Belle Chasse, LA | MC1638165 | 4120767 | 249 | 2.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Interior Exterior Building Supply LP New Orleans, LA | - | 1007326 | 242 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Doc Energy Services INC Bossier City, LA | MC947952 | 509015 | 239 | 33.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Entergy New Orleans LLC Metaire, LA | - | 216233 | 236 | 43.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Waste Management Of La LLC Slidell, LA | - | 418853 | 232 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Community Coffee Co LLC Baton Rouge, LA | - | 70081 | 229 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | John N John Iii INC Crowley, LA | MC128087 | 155261 | 213 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Louisiana trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 5,646 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 5,646 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Louisiana has the most trucking companies?
Baton Rouge leads with 793 carriers, followed by Shreveport (580) and New Orleans (554).
What is the average fleet size in Louisiana?
The average fleet size among Louisiana carriers is 27.6 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many Louisiana carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 7 active risk indicators among Louisiana carriers, representing 0.12% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Louisiana?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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