# Shreveport sanitation driver shortage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shreveport-sanitation-driver-shortage
> Updated: 2026-09-08T09:06:08.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Shreveport is facing a shortage of commercial driver license holders, which has reduced the city’s daily sanitation truck operations from a required 35–40 down to approximately 28–29. This shortage has resulted in citywide trash collection backlogs.

To address the labor shortfall, Mayor Tom Arceneaux implemented an immediate pay increase to $21.78 per hour. However, the Shreveport City Council is debating further wage increases to $25 per hour to compete with regional markets offering between $25 and $30 per hour. While some council members argue higher wages are necessary for recruitment and retention, the Mayor has raised concerns regarding municipal budget constraints and the potential impact on resident garbage fees.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Shreveport debates wage increases to resolve driver shortage

Shreveport is debating higher wages for garbage truck drivers to combat a shortage that has reduced active truck fleets and caused citywide collection delays.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shreveport-debates-wage-increases-to-resolve-driver-shortage

### 2026-08-26: Shreveport increases sanitation driver pay to combat worker shortage

Shreveport is raising sanitation driver pay to $21.78 per hour to address a driver shortage that has reduced daily garbage truck operations from a required 40 to approximately 28.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shreveport-increases-sanitation-driver-pay-to-combat-worker-shortage

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Cite as: Shreveport sanitation driver shortage. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shreveport-sanitation-driver-shortage