Car Shipping in Louisiana
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Louisiana on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Louisiana at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-10
- I-12
- I-20
- I-49
- I-55
- I-59
- I-110
- I-210
- I-220
- I-310
- I-610
How freight moves in Louisiana
Freight in Louisiana runs on I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49, I-55 and I-59. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana, Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Port of Lake Charles. The state's economy leans on petrochemicals and oil refining, port, river barge and maritime trade, onshore and offshore oil and gas and agriculture (sugarcane, rice, soybeans, cotton), and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Louisiana
- Seasonal conditions
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Gulf storms can disrupt ports, river traffic and highways in southern Louisiana.
Louisiana issues harvest season permits for hauling farm and forest products, and sugarcane haulers get a grace period through January 31 when the cane season extends into January.
Vehicles and loads that require a permit are prohibited from traveling during physically severe weather such as extremely heavy rain, heavy fog, icy roads or heavy snow.
- If you are moving to the state
New Louisiana residents must apply for a registration certificate and display a valid Louisiana safety inspection certificate within 30 days of establishing residency, counted from the date a Louisiana driver's license is issued. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in Louisiana
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Louisiana works, including the towns between them.
Baton RougeEast Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge, the state capital, is home to the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, the farthest upriver deep-draft port on the Mississippi River, and sits where I-10 and I-12 meet.
- I-10
- I-12
- I-110
- US-61
LafayetteLafayette Parish
Lafayette is the center of Acadiana at the I-10 and I-49 junction and a service hub for the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry.
- I-10
- I-49
- US-90
New OrleansOrleans Parish
The Port of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River, links ocean shipping with Class I rail, I-10 and river barge service, and the metro is a gateway for Gulf Coast petrochemical and import-export freight.
- I-10
- I-610
- I-510
- I-310
ShreveportCaddo Parish
Shreveport, in northwest Louisiana on I-20 and I-49 near the Texas and Arkansas lines, is the region's distribution and natural gas services hub, with the Red River and rail connections.
- I-20
- I-49
- I-220
AlexandriaRapides Parish
Alexandria sits on the Red River in central Louisiana where I-49 meets US-71 and US-165, between Shreveport to the north and Lafayette and Baton Rouge to the south.
- I-49
- US-71
- US-165
HoumaTerrebonne Parish
Houma, in Terrebonne Parish, is an inland base for offshore oil and gas support, with supply vessels, shipyards and oilfield equipment moving between its yards and the coast.
- US-90
- LA-24
- LA-311
Lake CharlesCalcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, in southwest Louisiana near the Texas border on I-10, is built around the Port of Lake Charles on the Calcasieu Ship Channel, with refineries, petrochemical plants and LNG export terminals nearby.
- I-10
- I-210
- US-90
- US-171
MonroeOuachita Parish
Monroe, in northeast Louisiana on I-20 and the Ouachita River, is a regional hub for paper and wood products, agriculture and natural gas.
- I-20
- US-165
- US-80
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Louisiana
How do you ship a car in Louisiana?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Louisiana?
Yes. Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans and Shreveport are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Louisiana?
New Louisiana residents must apply for a registration certificate and display a valid Louisiana safety inspection certificate within 30 days of establishing residency, counted from the date a Louisiana driver's license is issued. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274