Trailer Pools
Custom trailer pools are built around pallet volume, drop frequency, seasonal swings, and facility constraints, giving high-volume shippers predictable capacity without relying only on live appointments.
Keep high-volume palletized freight moving with drop trailer capacity built around your dock schedule, production rhythm, and seasonal demand. Little John Transportation Services pre-positions trailers, coordinates yard activity, and supports drop-and-hook programs with 17K+ available trailers, 24/7 yard coordination, and hands-on freight teams that help reduce dwell time and protect OTIF performance.

Flexible drop trailer support for palletized freight, dock flow, yard control, and high-volume shipping networks.
Custom trailer pools are built around pallet volume, drop frequency, seasonal swings, and facility constraints, giving high-volume shippers predictable capacity without relying only on live appointments.
Pre-positioned trailers allow your team to load pallets when ready, while tractors arrive to swap loaded equipment for empties, reducing driver wait time and dock disruption.
Hands-on yard coordination helps manage trailer placement, loaded and empty equipment status, pickup timing, and backup options when schedules, docks, or freight volumes change.

We review pallet volumes, dock hours, lane patterns, loading constraints, and seasonal changes to understand how trailers should flow through your operation without creating excess yard congestion or unnecessary dwell.
Trusted by high-volume shippers that need reliable trailer capacity and accountable freight execution.
Built for shippers that need more than a trailer—they need accountable execution.
Drop programs are supported by 17K+ trailers sized around volume, dwell, and seasonal demand.
Real teams coordinate trailers, pickups, exceptions, and yard activity around the clock.
Carriers are vetted and audited against legal, insurance, and performance standards.
Human-first service keeps your dock, dispatch, and logistics teams aligned from start to finish.
Experienced operators supporting complex freight programs.

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.
In logistics, a drop trailer is a trailer left at a shipper or receiver facility so it can be loaded or unloaded without the driver waiting at the dock. Once ready, a tractor returns to hook and move it. Drop trailer programs help reduce dock congestion, shorten driver dwell time, improve scheduling flexibility, and support higher-volume palletized freight operations.
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Drop trailer capacity and coordination across major North American freight markets and cross-border corridors.
U.S., México & Canada
Service Area
17K+ Trailers
Trailer Network
24/7 Yard Support
Coordination
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Recognized North American specialized transport leadership.
Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.
Top-ranked flatbed and heavy transport carrier.
Tell us your pallet volume, lane needs, dock constraints, and preferred drop frequency. Our team will help size the right trailer pool and coordinate capacity around your operation.
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.