Expert Combined Transport & Heavy Haul Services

Move complex freight with a team built for oversized, overweight, hazmat, expedited, and cross-border demands. Little John Transportation Services combines heavy-haul expertise, vetted carrier capacity, permitting support, route engineering, and 24/7 tracking to protect schedules, reduce risk, and keep high-value cargo moving across North America with confidence and accountability from first quote through final delivery on every load.

Heavy haul truck transporting oversized machinery

Our Combined Transport & Heavy Haul Services

Coordinated transport capacity for oversized, regulated, time-critical, and cross-border freight across North America with specialized support.

Heavy Haul

Specialized movement for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using heavy-haul trailers, route engineering, escorts, permitting, tracking, and project coordination for industries such as energy, defense, data infrastructure, and machinery.

Full Truckload

Full truckload capacity across dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, project, container, and chassis equipment, backed by vetted carriers, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and a single accountable point of contact.

Permit Routing

Oversize and overweight support that coordinates permits, routing, legal reviews, escorts, pilot cars, and documentation, helping complex loads move safely through state, provincial, and cross-border requirements.

Cross-Border Freight

U.S.–México and North American cross-border transport with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo capabilities, heavy-haul support, hazmat options, and strategic gateway capacity anchored by Laredo operations.

Hazmat Solutions

Hazardous materials transport across all nine hazard classes, including AA&E and TPS-restricted freight, supported by HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified BCOs, Responsible Care practices, and audit-ready documentation.

Expedited Freight

Time-critical freight options including expedited, hot shot, team-driver, direct routing, and white-glove service for urgent project parts, AOG, line-down, defense, life-sciences, and construction needs.

Logistics coordinator planning a heavy haul route

Our Heavy Haul Planning Process

Review Freight Requirements

Your dedicated contact gathers shipment details, including dimensions, weight, commodity, delivery window, compliance requirements, border needs, and site constraints. This creates the operational foundation for equipment selection, permitting, routing, and risk control.

Engineer Route and Permits

Assign Specialized Capacity

Dispatch and Track Movement

Confirm Delivery and Documentation

Trusted By Industry

Proven Freight Results

Trusted by global enterprises for complex freight that demands planning, compliance, and accountability.

"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
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Built for freight that demands planning, accountability, specialized equipment, and real communication.

Proven Expertise

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border freight others avoid.

Deep Capacity

65,000+ approved carriers and thousands of specialized trailers support complex lanes.

Compliance First

FMCSA, HMSP, ISO, CTPAT, FAST, CSA, and Responsible Care credentials support compliance.

Human Support

Real people answer, coordinate, track, and own outcomes from quote to delivery.

Meet The Freight Team

Operator-led specialists managing complex freight across North America.

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 heavy haul transportation?

Heavy haul transportation is the specialized movement of cargo that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits. It often requires engineered routing, oversize or overweight permits, pilot cars, specialized trailers, and experienced operators. Little John Transportation Services supports heavy haul and project cargo with RGN, lowboy, step-deck, stretch, multi-axle, Schnabel, and custom trailer capacity.

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North American Coverage

Coordinated freight coverage across major North American lanes, logistics hubs, border crossings, and industrial regions.

Need Capacity In Your Lane?

Share your lane and freight details with our team.

Ranked & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America's leading specialized transport carrier.

IC Cranes specialized transport ranking badge

IC Global Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport capability.

Transport Topics Top 100 badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul recognition from Transport Topics.

Ready to Move Complex Freight?

Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go, and any weight, dimensional, timing, or compliance requirements. Our team will review the details and help coordinate the right equipment, permits, routing, and capacity.

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.