Shreveport, LA
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Shreveport.
Metro area
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.50 |
| Reefer | $2.91 |
| Flatbed | $3.17 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-20I-49I-220US-71US-80US-171
Top Industries
Natural gas extraction
Military logistics
Gaming and hospitality
Major Distribution Centers
Dollar Tree distribution center
Coca-Cola bottling DC
Top Shippers
F
Frymaster (Welbilt)B
Benteler Steel/TubeB
Barksdale AFBS
Southwestern Electric PowerNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-20
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 11)
Love's #477 (I-20 Exit 5)
TA Shreveport (I-20 Exit 13)
Challenges
- Red River flooding can affect port operations and low-lying routes, I-20/I-49 interchange congestion, limited truck parking near casinos on the riverfront, and oilfield road damage in rural areas south of the city.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Shreveport — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Shreveport: Dry Van $2.50, Reefer $2.91, Flatbed $3.17. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Shreveport is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-20 Exit 11), Love's #477 (I-20 Exit 5), TA Shreveport (I-20 Exit 13). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Shreveport freight market include Frymaster (Welbilt), Benteler Steel/Tube, Barksdale AFB, Southwestern Electric Power. Key industries driving freight demand are natural gas extraction, military logistics, gaming and hospitality.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Shreveport include: Red River flooding can affect port operations and low-lying routes, I-20/I-49 interchange congestion, limited truck parking near casinos on the riverfront, and oilfield road damage in rural areas south of the city.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.