Expert Drill Rig Hauling & Transport Services

Move drilling rigs, mast sections, substructures, and oilfield equipment with a specialized heavy-haul team built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services coordinates the right trailers, permits, escorts, route engineering, and 24/7 tracking for drill rig moves across North America, helping energy and industrial teams protect schedules, equipment, and compliance from pickup through final delivery.

Drill rig being transported on a heavy-haul trailer

Our Drill Rig Hauling Services

Specialized heavy-haul solutions for drill rigs, rig components, permits, escorts, urgent parts, and cross-border moves.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized transport for oversize and overweight drill rigs, mast sections, and oilfield equipment using engineered planning, dedicated coordination, heavy-haul trailers, permits, escorts, and real-time shipment visibility.

Permit Routing

Permit and routing support for wide, tall, long, or heavy drilling equipment, including route analysis, bridge considerations, travel restrictions, pilot cars, escorts, and compliance documentation.

Flatbed Transport

Flatbed capacity for drill rig components, support equipment, pipe, skids, and machinery that require open-deck loading, securement expertise, and flexible regional or long-haul transport.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response hauling for urgent rig parts, oilfield service equipment, replacement components, and smaller time-sensitive loads using hot shot trucks, goosenecks, expedited routing, and direct-haul priority.

Cross-Border Hauling

Cross-border drill rig transport between the U.S. and México with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo capability, heavy-haul support, and specialized capacity through key border gateways.

Hazmat Support

Compliant transportation support for regulated materials or sensitive rig-related freight, backed by hazardous materials credentials, safety programs, audit-ready documentation, and experienced specialized freight teams.

Heavy-haul trailer transporting drill rig equipment

Our Drill Rig Transport Process

Confirm Rig Details And Site Conditions

We review rig dimensions, weight, photos, loading method, pickup conditions, delivery site access, and timing. This establishes the trailer configuration, securement approach, permit needs, and any crane, escort, or staging requirements before dispatch.

Engineer The Route And Permits

Match Equipment And Qualified Capacity

Dispatch, Track, And Coordinate

Deliver And Close Out Safely

Trusted By Industry

Proven Freight Results

Trusted by leading industrial, technology, energy, and manufacturing organizations for complex specialized freight moves.

"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?

Heavy rig moves require more than capacity—they require accountability, planning, and specialized execution.

Proven Experience

Over 30 years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and complex freight most carriers refuse.

Specialized Capacity

Access to RGN, lowboy, step-deck, flatbed, stretch, and multi-axle trailer capacity.

Full Coordination

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

Responsive Support

Human-first communication with 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and bilingual support for cross-border moves.

Meet The Transport Team

Experienced operators 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

How much does it cost to move a drilling rig?

Drilling rig transport costs are driven by dimensions, weight, trailer type, origin and destination, permits, route surveys, escorts, cranes, site access, and schedule urgency. Oversize or overweight rigs typically require custom planning rather than standard freight pricing. Little John Transportation Services reviews the load profile, route, and compliance requirements to build a practical quote with the right equipment and support.

What type of trailer is used to haul a drill rig?

Do drill rig moves require permits and escorts?

How long does drilling rig transport take?

Can you transport disassembled drill rig components?

Can drill rigs be hauled across the U.S.–México border?

What information is needed for a drill rig hauling quote?

How do you protect drilling equipment during transport?

Need Help Planning a Rig Move?

Get practical answers from heavy-haul experts before your rig moves.

North American Service Areas

Coordinated drill rig transport across North America with teams positioned near major freight and border corridors.

Do We Cover Your Route?

Tell us where your rig is moving, and we’ll confirm options.

Recognized Leaders

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award logo

ACT Transport 50

Ranked first in North America for specialized transport.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition logo

IC Cranes Recognition

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy award logo

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Plan Your Drill Rig Move

Share your rig dimensions, pickup and delivery points, timing, and any site restrictions. Our team will review equipment needs, permitting, routing, escorts, and scheduling before building a practical transport plan.

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.