Expert Double Drop Trailer Shipping & Transport Services

Move oversized machinery, industrial components, and tall cargo with double drop trailer capacity built for freight that standard decks cannot handle. Little John Transportation Services coordinates equipment selection, securement planning, permits, escorts, routing, and tracking through a specialized heavy-haul network designed for complex, high-value shipments across North America.

Double drop trailer transporting oversized machinery

Our Double Drop Trailer Shipping & Transport Services Services

Specialized double drop solutions for heavy, tall, oversize, and cross-border freight that demands expert coordination.

Heavy-Haul Transport

Move oversize, overweight, and high-value cargo using specialized double drop, lowboy, RGN, stretch, and multi-axle trailer capacity supported by planning, coordination, tracking, and claims support.

Permitting & Routing

Coordinate state, provincial, and cross-border permit requirements with route engineering, bridge reviews, escorts, pilot cars, and documentation for complex double drop trailer shipments.

Cross-Border Haul

Ship specialized freight across U.S., México, and Canada lanes with bilingual operations, border coordination, bonded cargo support, transloading capabilities, and heavy-haul cross-border experience.

Heavy equipment loaded on a double drop trailer

Our Double Drop Shipping Process

Review Cargo and Trailer Fit

Your coordinator reviews cargo dimensions, weight, value, loading method, pickup site, delivery site, and timing requirements. This confirms whether double drop, lowboy, stretch, multi-axle, or another specialized trailer is best for the load.

Plan Permits and Route

Assign Specialized Capacity

Track Through Final Delivery

Trusted By Leaders

Complex Freight Results

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex machinery, infrastructure, defense, energy, and industrial freight.

"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?

A specialized freight partner built for high-stakes loads, complex routes, and accountable execution.

Experience

Over 30 years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border freight many carriers decline.

Trailer Capacity

Access 2,700+ specialized trailers, including RGN, lowboy, stretch, custom, and double-drop capacity.

Full Support

Permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and documentation are coordinated through one accountable team.

Compliance

Certified, audited operations include FMCSA Satisfactory Rating, ISO 9001:2015, CTPAT, FAST, and CSA credentials.

Meet the Freight Team

Operator-led logistics experts for complex heavy-haul freight.

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 double drop in logistics?

A double drop is a specialized open-deck trailer with a low center well positioned between the front and rear decks. That lower deck height allows taller freight to move while staying within legal height limits where possible. In logistics, double drops are commonly used for machinery, industrial equipment, construction components, energy freight, and other oversize cargo requiring lower clearance.

What freight is best suited for a double drop trailer?

How much does double drop trailer shipping cost?

Do double drop shipments require permits?

How far in advance should I schedule double drop transport?

What is the difference between double drop and step-deck trailers?

Can double drop freight move cross-border?

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Still Planning a Complex Move?

Get clear answers from a heavy-haul freight specialist.

North American Coverage

Coordinated double drop and heavy-haul capacity for complex freight across North American shipping lanes.

3 Countries

Coverage

65,000+ Carriers

Network

30+ Years

Experience

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Recognized & Proven

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America's leading specialized carrier.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport ranking badge

IC Cranes Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Request Double Drop Trailer Capacity

Share your dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery details, and timing requirements. A specialized freight coordinator will review equipment, permits, routing, and next steps.

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.