Expert Cincinnati Reefer Drayage & Refrigerated Container Services

Move temperature-sensitive freight through Cincinnati with reefer drayage and refrigerated container support built for food, pharma, and protected cargo. Little John Transportation Services coordinates monitored cold-chain capacity, container and chassis routing, and audit-ready documentation for shippers using Cincinnati’s I-75/I-71 freight corridors and regional Midwest distribution networks.

Refrigerated container truck at Cincinnati logistics yard

Our Reefer Drayage Services

Coordinated refrigerated drayage, cold-chain, and container freight support for sensitive products and time-critical lanes.

Reefer Drayage

Container, chassis, and door-to-door routing support for refrigerated intermodal moves, connecting ramps, yards, warehouses, and final delivery points with coordinated drayage capacity.

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled freight for pharma, perishables, and food-grade products using thermal-mapped reefer capacity, continuous monitoring, and GDP-compliant handling from pickup to delivery.

Refrigerated Truckload

Full truckload refrigerated options for larger shipments, supported by vetted carrier capacity, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and a single point of contact for execution.

Expedited Reefer

Time-critical cold-chain moves using direct routing, team-driver service, and control-tower oversight for urgent life-sciences, perishable, or line-down refrigerated freight.

Cross-Border Reefer

Cross-border refrigerated and container capacity for U.S., México, and Canada lanes, supported by customs coordination, bilingual operations, and secure freight processes.

Drop Trailer

Pre-positioned trailer and yard coordination programs for high-volume shippers that need smoother dock scheduling, reduced dwell, and predictable refrigerated capacity.

Dispatcher monitoring refrigerated container drayage shipment

Our Reefer Drayage Process

Confirm Freight and Temperature Requirements

We confirm commodity type, required temperature range, pickup point, delivery appointment, container status, and Cincinnati-area routing needs. Your team gets one accountable contact to align cold-chain requirements before dispatch begins.

Match Reefer and Drayage Capacity

Coordinate Pickup and Yard Handoffs

Monitor Temperature and Shipment Status

Close Out Compliance Documentation

Trusted By Shippers

Customer Success

Trusted by complex shippers who need monitored, compliant, and accountable freight execution.

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Specialized refrigerated freight requires disciplined planning, responsive communication, and proven cold-chain controls.

Temperature Control

Reefer capacity supports -20°F to +75°F with continuous monitoring and exception alerts.

Lane Expertise

Cincinnati shippers get practical coordination across I-75, I-71, rail, and regional distribution lanes.

Compliance

GDP-compliant, FSMA-aligned processes support food, pharma, and protected refrigerated cargo.

24/7 Support

Real people track freight around the clock and respond quickly to Midwest weather or delays.

Meet The Freight Team

Real logistics professionals managing every refrigerated move.

Portrait of Christopher Dale, Co-Founder and CEO of Little John Transportation Services

Christopher Dale

Co-Founder & CEO

Christopher Dale is the Co-Founder and CEO of Little John Transportation Services, the specialized freight company he built from the ground up in the mid-1990s alongside his brother Steven. With over 30 years at the helm, Christopher has led the company through remarkable growth — from a small operator-focused business to a North American leader ranked #1 on the ACT Transport 50 for 16 consecutive years. His expertise spans heavy-haul, hazmat, and U.S.–México cross-border logistics, handling the complex freight most carriers refuse. Christopher's leadership philosophy centers on human-first communication, operational excellence, and safety-driven execution, values that have earned the company a 100% retention rate among its Top 100 customers and an average client tenure of 33 years.

Portrait of Steven Dale, Co-Founder and COO of Little John Transportation Services

Steven Dale

Co-Founder & COO

Steven Dale is the Co-Founder and COO of Little John Transportation Services, responsible for overseeing specialized operations and the company's vast carrier network. Since co-founding the business in the mid-1990s alongside Christopher Dale, Steven has been the operational backbone of an organization that now manages over 8,000 dedicated owner-operators and 65,000 vetted and audited carriers. He ensures that teams are strategically positioned across key logistics hubs — including Laredo, Monterrey, and Guadalajara — exactly where complex freight moves. Steven's hands-on approach and deep industry expertise have been instrumental in achieving 65 million+ miles covered annually and maintaining the company's industry-leading safety and compliance standards.

Portrait of Kathleen Stingley, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Kathleen Stingley

Account Manager

Kathleen Stingley serves as an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, where she is dedicated to delivering the human-first service that defines the company's reputation across North America. In her role, Kathleen works directly with medium- to large-sized clients to coordinate specialized freight solutions — from heavy-haul and hazmat shipments to complex cross-border logistics. She serves as a reliable, knowledgeable point of contact who ensures every load is planned, tracked, and executed with precision. Kathleen embodies the company's commitment to treating clients as partners, providing responsive communication and hands-on support that has contributed to Little John's 100% Top 100 customer retention rate and decades-long client relationships.

Portrait of Brandon Potter, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Brandon Potter

Account Manager

Brandon Potter is an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, bringing a client-focused approach to one of North America's most trusted specialized freight carriers. Brandon works closely with clients across a wide range of industries — including energy, industrial machinery, automotive, and chemical sectors — to develop customized transportation solutions for complex, high-stakes freight. He serves as a hands-on partner from initial quote through final delivery, ensuring clear communication, compliance documentation, and seamless coordination across Little John's expansive carrier network. Brandon's commitment to responsive, people-driven service reflects the company's core values and its reputation for moving the cargo that most carriers refuse.

Portrait of Todd Wojtkowski, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Todd Wojtkowski

Account Manager

Todd Wojtkowski is an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, playing a key role in supporting the company's mission to deliver operational excellence and human-first service to every client. Todd manages freight relationships across a broad spectrum of specialized transportation needs, including heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border shipments throughout the U.S., México, and Canada. He works as a direct partner to clients, ensuring loads are matched with the right equipment, dispatched by experienced teams, and tracked through to delivery. Todd's dedication to proactive communication and audit-ready documentation helps reinforce Little John's standing as the most trusted partner for specialized freight in North America.

Portrait of Robert Wood, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Robert Wood

Account Manager

Robert Wood serves as an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, where he is committed to delivering the responsive, detail-oriented service that sets the company apart in the specialized freight industry. Robert supports clients across sectors such as oil and gas, military and defense, pharmaceutical, and retail, helping them navigate the complexities of heavy-haul, hazmat, and time-sensitive freight requirements. He takes ownership of every load from planning to final delivery, coordinating with Little John's extensive network of owner-operators and vetted carriers to ensure seamless execution. Robert's dedication to building long-term partnerships reflects the company's core value of treating every client relationship with the care and accountability of a true business partner.

Portrait of Justin James, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Justin James

Account Manager

Justin James is an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, contributing to the company's legacy of specialized, safety-driven freight solutions across North America. Justin works hands-on with clients to manage complex shipping requirements, including oversized loads, hazardous materials, and cross-border freight between the United States and México. He serves as a reliable point of contact who ensures every shipment is handled with the precision and accountability that Little John's clients have come to expect over 30+ years in business. Justin's customer-first mindset and thorough understanding of the company's logistics capabilities help clients move their most demanding cargo with confidence and compliance.

Portrait of Ashlyn Dale, Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services

Ashlyn Dale

Account Manager

Ashlyn Dale is an Account Manager at Little John Transportation Services, upholding the family legacy of hands-on, human-first service that has defined the company since its founding in the mid-1990s. Ashlyn works directly with clients to coordinate specialized freight solutions, ensuring that every shipment — whether heavy-haul, hazmat, or cross-border — is executed with the operational discipline and personal accountability that Little John is known for. She brings a client-centered approach to every interaction, serving as a trusted partner who provides clear, timely communication and end-to-end load management. Ashlyn's commitment to excellence helps maintain the long-standing client relationships that have made Little John the #1 specialized carrier in North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drayage container?

A drayage container is an intermodal shipping container moved over a short distance, usually between a rail ramp, port, yard, warehouse, or customer facility. In reefer drayage, that container is refrigerated and requires power, temperature settings, monitoring, and timely handoffs to protect chilled, frozen, or protect-from-freeze freight.

What does reefer drayage include?

What temperature ranges can refrigerated containers support?

Do you provide live temperature monitoring?

What types of freight are best for refrigerated container service?

What paperwork is provided for cold-chain shipments?

How quickly can reefer drayage be scheduled?

Do you handle refrigerated freight beyond Cincinnati?

Still Have Cold-Chain Questions?

Get answers from a real logistics specialist.

North American Coverage

Refrigerated drayage and cold-chain freight support across major North American shipping corridors.

U.S., MX & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Carriers

Carrier Network

24/7 Tracking

Availability

Need Reefer Capacity in Your Lane?

Tell us your pickup, ramp, yard, or delivery location.

Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized transport leader.

ISO 9001:2015 certification logo

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management standard for operational discipline.

EPA SmartWay Transport Partner logo

EPA SmartWay Partner

Recognized commitment to efficient freight operations.

Request a Reefer Drayage Quote

Share your lane, temperature range, container details, and timing needs. Our team will coordinate the right refrigerated capacity, monitoring requirements, and documentation support.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (479) 264-6501. You can also send us a quick email at quotes@ljtsi.com.