Flatbed Trucking Services, Jacksonville Florida

Move flatbed freight through Jacksonville Florida with confidence, whether you are shipping machinery, building materials, project cargo, or time-sensitive industrial loads. Little John Transportation Services combines 30+ years of specialized freight experience, 24/7 dispatch and tracking, and access to vetted flatbed, step-deck, hot shot, and heavy-haul capacity for port, construction, and regional freight needs.

Flatbed truck hauling industrial freight in Jacksonville Florida

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Flatbed, heavy-haul, expedited, and open-deck solutions for complex freight moving through Jacksonville and beyond.

Flatbed Trailers

Access flatbed capacity for machinery, building materials, industrial freight, and open-deck cargo that needs safe loading, securement, and reliable routing across regional or long-haul lanes.

Full Truckload

Move full flatbed, step-deck, reefer, dry van, or specialized loads through vetted carriers with 24/7 dispatch, tracking, a single point of contact, and broad North American coverage.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Transport oversize, overweight, and superload freight with specialized trailers, route engineering, permitting, escorts, pilot cars, and full-cycle coordination for complex industrial cargo.

Oversize Permitting

Coordinate permits, routing, escorts, and engineering support for wide, tall, heavy, or restricted loads that require compliant movement through regulated routes and infrastructure constraints.

Hot Shot Freight

Ship smaller urgent flatbed loads with Class 3-5 trucks, 40-foot gooseneck trailers, direct routing, real-time tracking, and same-day dispatch when capacity is available.

Expedited Freight

Handle time-critical freight with expedited flatbeds, step-decks, hot shot trailers, team-driver service, direct routing, and 24/7 dispatch for loads that cannot miss delivery windows.

Flatbed load planning and dispatch coordination

Our Flatbed Shipping Process

Review Freight Requirements

Your logistics specialist reviews the commodity, dimensions, weight, pickup requirements, delivery window, and Jacksonville-area lane details. This helps identify whether a standard flatbed, step-deck, RGN, lowboy, stretch trailer, or expedited hot shot solution is appropriate.

Match Equipment and Capacity

Plan Permits and Routing

Dispatch and Track Load

Deliver and Document

Proven Performance

Success Stories

Trusted by leading enterprises for complex, time-sensitive, and specialized freight across North America.

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The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for demanding open-deck transportation.

Experience

Over 30 years moving flatbed, heavy-haul, hazmat, and complex freight others refuse.

Capacity

65,000+ approved carriers help match Jacksonville lanes with the right flatbed capacity.

Visibility

24/7 dispatch and tracking keep port, construction, and industrial freight visible.

Compliance

FMCSA, ISO, CTPAT, Hazmat, TWIC, and safety credentials support regulated freight.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced freight professionals focused on complex logistics.

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 can be moved by flatbed truck?

Flatbed trucking is ideal for freight that cannot be loaded into a standard enclosed trailer, including machinery, steel, lumber, construction materials, HVAC units, oversized equipment, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services matches each load with the right platform, such as flatbed, step-deck, RGN, lowboy, stretch, or hot shot equipment when dimensions, weight, or timing require it.

Can you handle oversize or overweight flatbed loads?

How is flatbed trucking pricing determined?

Do you offer expedited flatbed trucking in Jacksonville Florida?

How do you protect and secure flatbed freight?

Can you move flatbed freight outside Florida?

Will I receive tracking updates on my shipment?

What information is needed for a flatbed quote?

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Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed and specialized freight support across Jacksonville, North America, and major logistics corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Approved

Carrier Network

65M+ Covered

Annual Miles

Need Flatbed Service in Your Lane?

Share your lane and freight details for capacity options.

Recognized & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized transport leader

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition badge

IC Global Top 5

Global ranking for crane and specialized transport

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy transport recognition

Get Flatbed Capacity Moving

Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go, and any dimensional, timing, or compliance requirements. A real logistics specialist will review your flatbed needs and respond with the right capacity options.

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.