Flatbed Trucking Services in Oklahoma

Move oversized machinery, construction materials, energy equipment, and industrial freight across Oklahoma with flatbed capacity built for complex loads. Little John Transportation Services combines 30+ years of specialized trucking experience with vetted carriers, real-time tracking, permitting support, and hands-on coordination for shippers moving through Oklahoma’s energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and highway corridors.

Flatbed truck hauling heavy equipment in Oklahoma

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Flatbed, heavy-haul, hot shot, and open-deck freight solutions for complex Oklahoma shipping needs.

Flatbed Trailers

Secure legal flatbed capacity for construction materials, machinery, steel, lumber, equipment, and industrial freight that requires open-deck loading, specialized securement, and dependable long-haul or regional execution.

Full Truckload

Move dedicated flatbed and step-deck loads with 24/7 dispatch, tracking, vetted carrier capacity, a single point of contact, and support across domestic, cross-border, regional, and long-haul lanes.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Transport oversize, overweight, and project cargo with specialized trailers, route planning, permitting, escorts, tracking, and experienced teams serving energy, defense, construction, and heavy industry.

Permitting Support

Coordinate permits, route surveys, bridge considerations, pilot cars, and escort requirements for complex flatbed freight that exceeds standard legal dimensions or weight limits.

Hot Shot Freight

Use Class 3-5 trucks, gooseneck trailers, tilt-deck platforms, and flat-bed hot shots for urgent project parts, oilfield equipment, construction needs, and smaller time-critical loads.

LTL Flatbed

Ship smaller open-deck freight without booking a full truckload, using LTL flatbed options with carrier selection, track-and-trace capabilities, and flexible pricing choices.

Flatbed truck being inspected before loading industrial freight

Our Flatbed Freight Process

Review Load Requirements First

We review pickup, delivery, dimensions, weight, commodity, timing, crane needs, and site access. For Oklahoma freight, that may include rural job sites, energy locations, manufacturing plants, or highway-access constraints that affect trailer choice.

Match Equipment And Capacity

Plan Permits And Routing

Dispatch And Track Movement

Confirm Delivery And Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Proven Freight Results

Trusted by major manufacturers, technology leaders, energy companies, and industrial shippers across North America.

"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?

A specialized freight partner built for demanding open-deck transportation.

Deep Experience

30+ years moving flatbed, heavy-haul, hazmat, and project freight other carriers refuse.

Human Support

Real people coordinate Oklahoma lanes, job-site access, energy corridors, and delivery expectations.

Vetted Capacity

65,000+ approved carriers are vetted against legal, insurance, and performance standards.

Compliance Focus

Permitting, route engineering, tracking, and documentation support complex Oklahoma flatbed freight.

Meet The Oklahoma Team

Experienced logistics professionals coordinating complex open-deck 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 types of freight are best suited for flatbed trucking?

Flatbed trucking is used for freight that cannot be easily loaded into an enclosed dry van, including machinery, steel, lumber, construction materials, energy components, and oversized equipment. Loads are typically secured with chains, straps, tarps, and specialized load securement methods. Little John Transportation Services matches freight to flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, or other specialized platforms as required.

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Flatbed Service Areas

Serving Oklahoma shippers with North American flatbed, heavy-haul, expedited, and cross-border transportation coverage.

North America

Service Area

24/7 Tracking

Availability

65,000+

Carrier Network

Need Capacity In Your Lane?

Share your pickup and delivery points for lane-specific availability.

Recognized Leaders

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award logo

ACT Transport 50

North America specialized transport leadership recognition.

IC Specialized Transport recognition logo

IC Global Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy award logo

TT Top 100

Flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Request Flatbed Trucking Support Today

Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go, and any load dimensions or timing requirements. Our team will review the details and coordinate the right flatbed solution.

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.