Drop & Hook
Pre-position trailers at your facility so warehouse teams can load or unload on their schedule, reducing driver wait time and keeping freight flowing through busy docks.
Keep freight moving without bottlenecking your docks. Little John Transportation Services builds drop trailer freight programs with pre-positioned trailers, drop-and-hook capacity, dedicated pools, 24/7 yard coordination, and surge support for high-volume shippers. With 17K+ available trailers and hands-on teams, we help reduce dwell, improve trailer turns, and protect OTIF performance.

Flexible drop trailer capacity designed to reduce dock dwell, improve turns, and support high-volume shipping networks.
Pre-position trailers at your facility so warehouse teams can load or unload on their schedule, reducing driver wait time and keeping freight flowing through busy docks.
Custom trailer pools sized around your volume, lane cadence, and seasonal demand, giving recurring shippers predictable access to equipment when production or distribution depends on it.
Hands-on coordination for trailer placement, turns, backups, and surge needs, supported by 24/7 communication to keep dock schedules organized and freight moving.

We review your lanes, dock schedules, drop frequency, freight profile, and seasonal swings to determine the right trailer pool size and operating model before capacity is positioned.
Trusted by enterprise shippers that need dependable trailer capacity and hands-on freight execution.
Built for shippers that need predictable capacity, accountable people, and measurable execution.
Access 17K+ available trailers for dedicated pools, drop-and-hook operations, and capacity surges.
Real teams coordinate trailer turns, yard needs, and dispatch around the clock.
Carrier partners are vetted and audited for legal, insurance, and performance standards.
30+ years helping high-volume shippers reduce friction across complex freight operations.
Operator-led freight experts managing capacity, communication, and execution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
A drop trailer service allows a carrier to leave an empty or loaded trailer at your facility so your team can load or unload it on your schedule. Instead of waiting for a live driver appointment, the driver drops one trailer and hooks to another. This helps reduce dock congestion, speed up turns, and improve predictable capacity for high-volume shipping operations.
Get practical answers from a team that manages complex freight daily.
Serving high-volume shippers across North America with positioned teams, trailers, and carrier capacity.
U.S., México & Canada
Service Area
17K+ Trailers
Trailer Access
24/7 Coordination
Availability
Share your origin, destination, and trailer requirements with our team.
Ranked North America’s leading specialized carrier.
Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.
Top ranking for flatbed and heavy transport.
Tell us your volume, lanes, dock constraints, and trailer needs. Our team will help size a practical drop trailer program for your network.
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.
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.