Expert Heavy Haul Transport in Florida

Move oversized, overweight, and high-value project cargo across Florida with the planning, permits, equipment, and tracking complex freight demands. Little John Transportation Services coordinates heavy haul transport for ports, power projects, construction sites, data infrastructure, and industrial moves throughout Florida’s busy corridors, backed by specialized trailers, experienced operators, and safety-driven execution from quote to delivery.

Heavy haul transport in Florida

Our Heavy Haul Transport Services

Specialized equipment, permits, routing, and project coordination for demanding Florida heavy haul shipments.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized transport for oversized, overweight, and superload freight, including industrial machinery, power generation equipment, wind-energy components, mining assets, refinery cargo, defense freight, and infrastructure loads.

Oversize Permits

Permit support for oversize and overweight shipments, including route restrictions, escort requirements, bridge considerations, and documentation to help complex cargo move legally and efficiently.

Route Engineering

Route analysis for complex freight, including clearance, turning radius, axle weight, bridge limits, restricted travel windows, escort planning, and delivery site accessibility.

RGN & Lowboy

Access to removable gooseneck, lowboy, multi-axle, double-drop, stretch, perimeter, Schnabel, and custom trailer capacity for freight that cannot move on standard equipment.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed and step-deck options for machinery, building materials, steel, equipment, and project freight that needs open-deck capacity with securement-focused execution.

Project Cargo

Coordinated logistics for energy, aerospace, defense, construction, data infrastructure, refinery, and plant relocation cargo requiring planning, sequencing, tracking, and accountable communication.

Heavy haul route planning and dispatch

Our Heavy Haul Process

Review Cargo And Site Requirements

We review cargo dimensions, weight, value, origin, destination, loading constraints, and schedule requirements. For Florida moves, we also consider port access, industrial site limitations, weather exposure, and corridor restrictions that can affect equipment selection.

Match Specialized Trailer Capacity

Plan Permits And Routes

Dispatch And Track The Load

Deliver With Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Proven Results

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex cargo across energy, infrastructure, defense, and technology sectors.

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for complex, high-stakes transportation.

Experience

Thirty-plus years moving oversize, overweight, hazmat, and project freight most carriers avoid.

Planning

Florida heavy haul routes are planned around permits, ports, escorts, clearances, and site restrictions.

Capacity

Access 2,700+ specialized trailers and a 65,000+ carrier network for demanding capacity.

Communication

Real teams provide tracking and communication across Florida corridors, ports, and delivery sites.

Meet The Heavy Haul Team

Operator-led teams planning complex freight with accountability.

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 qualifies as heavy haul transport?

Heavy haul transport typically covers freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits and requires specialized trailers, permits, routing, or escorts. Common examples include industrial machinery, transformers, construction equipment, wind components, refinery equipment, and data center infrastructure. Little John Transportation Services supports oversize, overweight, and superload shipments with planning, permitting, route engineering, tracking, and specialized equipment.

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Heavy Haul Service Areas

Heavy haul coordination for Florida freight moving across North America’s most demanding industrial corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Coverage

65,000+ Carriers

Capacity

24/7 Tracking

Support

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 ranking badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized leadership in specialized transport.

IC Specialized Transport recognition badge

IC Global Ranking

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Plan Your Heavy Haul Move

Share your dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timeline. Our team will review equipment needs, permit requirements, routing, and delivery details for your Florida heavy haul shipment.

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.