CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for tire dealers in Louisiana
435 tire dealers operated in Louisiana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 435CBP 2023
- Employees
- 2,860mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 9.5U.S. 6.0
- State rank
- 15th of 51by count
The tire shop industry in Louisiana
The Census Bureau counted 435 tire dealers in Louisiana in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 441320). They employed 2,860 people in mid-March and reported $132.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 15th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Tire dealers make up 0.40% of the 108,561 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Louisiana has 9.5 tire dealers, 58.9% above the national rate of 6.0. The average establishment has 6.6 employees against 8.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $46,405, 13.0% below the U.S. figure of $53,316.
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 435 | 20,250 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,860 | 170,169 |
| Annual payroll | $132,717,000 | $9,072,745,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $46,405 | $53,316 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 9.5 | 6.0 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Tire dealers by metro area in Louisiana
Census published tire shop counts for 19 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Louisiana. The largest is Baton Rouge, LA, with 81 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 94% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 81 | 533 | 9.2 |
| New Orleans, LA | 63 | — | 6.5 |
| Lafayette, LA | 46 | 284 | 11.0 |
| Shreveport, LA | 46 | 365 | 12.0 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 33 | 190 | 13.6 |
| Monroe, LA | 23 | 141 | 10.4 |
| Alexandria, LA | 20 | 142 | 13.5 |
| Slidell, LA | 17 | 126 | 6.1 |
| Houma, LA | 13 | 103 | 6.5 |
| Hammond, LA | 12 | — | 8.6 |
| Opelousas, LA | 12 | 67 | 14.8 |
| New Iberia, LA | 12 | 60 | 17.8 |
| Morgan City, LA | 7 | — | 15.0 |
| Minden, LA | 7 | 35 | 19.9 |
| Natchez, MS-LA | 6 | 44 | 11.2 |
| Ruston, LA | 5 | 72 | 10.4 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 4 | 32 | 11.1 |
| Bogalusa, LA | 3 | 7 | 6.7 |
| DeRidder, LA | 3 | 22 | 8.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at tire dealers in Louisiana
40.6% of Louisiana's tire dealers with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 31.2% nationally. 78.8% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 176 | 40.6% | 31.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 166 | 38.2% | 36.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 81 | 18.7% | 25.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 11 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a tire shop in Louisiana has to catch
Tire shops get calls about stock, prices and installation times, and drivers with a flat want help right away. Quick answers win the sale.
A few of the calls that come in to tire dealers in Louisiana:
- A customer calls to check whether a size is in stock.
- A driver calls with a flat tire.
- A fleet calls about tire service.
Business texting for tire dealers
Shops text tire-arrival and ready-for-pickup notices.
Texting from a local number in Louisiana requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a tire shop in Louisiana
Tire dealers in Louisiana average 6.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $210.00 a month and 7 on Ooma Office Pro cost $174.65. Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a tire shop in Louisiana of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a tire shop can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 764 | Central | 1957 | 457 |
| 337 | 599 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 504 | 563 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 225 | 501 | Central | 1998 | none |
| 985 | 447 | Central | 2001 | none |
| 457 | 0 | Central | 2025 | 318 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for tire dealers in Louisiana
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Louisiana is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many tire dealers are in Louisiana?
435 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 2,860 people in mid-March.
Which Louisiana metro area has the most tire dealers?
Baton Rouge, LA, with 81 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person tire shop?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Louisiana number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.