Flatbed Trucking in Shreveport, LA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Shreveport.

$3.17

Rate / Mile

$23,775

Est. Gross / Month

$15,454

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the South Central

The South Central region is the epicenter of American flatbed freight, driven by the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, steel pipe manufacturing in Houston, and massive construction across Texas. Oilfield equipment moves between Midland-Odessa and Houston create some of the highest-paying flatbed lanes in the nation. The region's year-round construction season means flatbed demand rarely dips.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Shreveport

Houston TX → Dallas TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX

Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX

Why Shreveport for Flatbed

Key Industries

Natural gas extraction
Military logistics
Gaming and hospitality

Key Highways

I-20I-49I-220US-71US-80US-171

Top Shippers

Frymaster (Welbilt)
Benteler Steel/Tube
Barksdale AFB
Southwestern Electric Power

Distribution Centers Near Shreveport

Dollar Tree distribution center

Coca-Cola bottling DC

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Flatbed Trucking in Shreveport — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Shreveport is $3.17 per loaded mile. This reflects the South Central regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a flatbed owner-operator based in Shreveport can expect approximately $23,775 gross monthly revenue and around $15,454 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top flatbed lanes from the Shreveport market include: Houston TX → Dallas TX, Midland TX → Houston TX, Oklahoma City OK → Dallas TX, Baton Rouge LA → Houston TX. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Shreveport is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including natural gas extraction, military logistics, gaming and hospitality. Access to I-20, I-49, I-220 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for flatbed freight in Shreveport include I-20, I-49, I-220, US-71, US-80, US-171. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.