Cross-Border Container Drayage Services — Mexico

Move containers across the U.S.–México border with coordinated drayage, chassis capacity, customs support, and bilingual tracking from pickup to delivery. Little John Transportation Services supports Mexico lanes through Laredo, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and major border gateways, helping shippers reduce handoff delays, protect documentation, and keep freight moving through complex cross-border requirements.

Cross-border container drayage truck in Mexico logistics corridor

Our Cross-Border Container Drayage Services

Container drayage, customs coordination, transloading, and specialized Mexico cross-border support for complex freight.

Container Drayage

Coordinated container and chassis moves between rail ramps, yards, warehouses, and border facilities, supported by North American intermodal and drayage capacity for door-to-door routing.

Mexico Cross-Border

Cross-border execution backed by 25+ years on U.S.–México lanes, bilingual operations, 250+ Mexico interchange agreements, and secure gateway support on both sides of the border.

Transloading Support

Secure transloading and cross-dock support through a 50-acre Laredo facility with 30 bays, trailer capacity, video surveillance, and a 120-ton bridge crane for complex cargo.

Customs Coordination

Coordination with U.S. and Mexican customs brokers, bonded cargo handling, chain-of-custody support, and audit-ready documentation to keep shipments compliant and moving.

Expedited Drayage

Fast-response container and freight movements for urgent production, AOG, defense, life-sciences, or line-down needs, supported by 24/7 dispatch and direct routing.

Reefer Drayage

Temperature-controlled cross-border capacity for pharma, perishables, and food-grade products, with reefer equipment, live monitoring, pre-cool confirmation, and compliant documentation.

Container drayage truck at U.S. Mexico border facility

Our Cross-Border Drayage Process

Confirm Lane and Requirements

We review your container details, lane, commodity, border crossing, timing, and documentation needs. For Mexico-bound freight, our team checks customs requirements early so the drayage plan matches the broker, facility, and consignee instructions.

Secure Capacity and Equipment

Prepare Customs and Handoff

Execute Border Transfer

Track Through Final Delivery

Trusted By Enterprise

Success Stories

Trusted by major shippers moving complex freight across North America’s most demanding lanes.

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Why shippers trust Little John Transportation Services for demanding Mexico container moves.

Secure

CTPAT-validated operations support secure Mexico border moves through high-volume gateways.

Bilingual

English and Spanish teams coordinate shippers, brokers, carriers, and facilities.

Positioned

Laredo, Monterrey, and Guadalajara teams support freight where Mexico lanes move.

Hands-On

Every load is planned, tracked, and owned by accountable transportation professionals.

Meet The Mexico Team

Experienced cross-border teams positioned near major freight hubs.

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 cross-border container drayage?

Cross-border container drayage covers the short-haul movement of containers between ports, rail ramps, yards, warehouses, customs facilities, and border transfer points. For Mexico lanes, it often includes chassis coordination, interchange management, customs documentation support, bonded cargo handling, and bilingual communication so containers move efficiently between U.S. and Mexican transportation networks.

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Cross-Border Service Areas

Serving Mexico cross-border lanes through strategic U.S. and Mexican logistics hubs.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

12 Gateway Locations

Border Network

24/7 Tracking

Live Support

Need Mexico Lane Coverage?

Tell us your origin, destination, and border crossing.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition logo

ACT Transport 50

Recognized leader in North American specialized transport.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition logo

IC Cranes Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy recognition logo

TT Top 100

Top recognition for flatbed and heavy transport.

Request Cross-Border Drayage Support

Share your container details, origin, destination, border crossing, timing, and documentation needs. Our team will review capacity, lane requirements, customs coordination, and next steps for a reliable cross-border move.

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.