Flatbed Trucking Companies in Louisiana

Move flatbed freight across Louisiana with hands-on coordination, vetted capacity, and equipment matched to the load. From Gulf Coast industrial cargo and petrochemical components to construction materials, machinery, and oversized freight, Little John Transportation Services provides flatbed, step-deck, hot shot, and heavy-haul solutions backed by 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and compliance-focused execution.

Flatbed truck hauling industrial equipment in Louisiana

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Open-deck capacity for standard flatbed, heavy-haul, hot shot, expedited, and permitted freight.

Flatbed Truckload

Full truckload flatbed capacity for dedicated open-deck freight, including regional, long-haul, U.S.–Canada, U.S.–México, expedited, government, and specialized freight lanes.

Heavy-Haul Freight

Specialized support for oversize, overweight, and project cargo using flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, escorts, permitting, and route engineering.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed trailer solutions for machinery, building materials, steel, pipe, lumber, and irregular freight requiring side loading, crane loading, or open-deck transport.

Oversize Permitting

Permit planning and route engineering for oversize and overweight loads, including escorts, pilot cars, compliant routing, and specialized heavy-haul coordination.

Hot Shot Freight

Same-day and urgent open-deck moves using Class 3-5 trucks, 40-foot goosenecks, tilt-deck trailers, flat-bed hot-shots, and real-time tracking.

Expedited Flatbed

Time-critical flatbed and step-deck service with team drivers, direct routing, staged equipment, 24/7 dispatch, and control-tower oversight for urgent freight.

Flatbed logistics team planning an oversized freight route

Our Flatbed Shipping Process

Review Load Details First

We review dimensions, weight, commodity, loading method, pickup timing, delivery requirements, and any Louisiana route concerns such as industrial access, port-area congestion, or oversize restrictions before recommending equipment.

Match the Right Trailer

Plan Permits and Routing

Dispatch and Track

Confirm Delivery Completion

Trusted By Leaders

Customer Success

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex freight across energy, manufacturing, technology, defense, and infrastructure.

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"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?

Specialized flatbed support backed by people, process, equipment, and proven North American capacity.

Experience

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

Human Service

Real teams coordinate Louisiana industrial, construction, and energy freight with direct accountability.

Vetted Capacity

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

24/7 Tracking

24/7 dispatch and tracking help keep Gulf Coast and regional freight visible.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced specialists coordinating complex flatbed freight across North America.

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 does a flatbed trucking company do?

A flatbed trucking company arranges open-deck transportation for freight that does not fit standard enclosed trailers. This commonly includes machinery, steel, lumber, building materials, tanks, pipe, and industrial components. Little John Transportation Services matches freight to flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, hot shot trailers, and specialized equipment while coordinating routing, tracking, documentation, and carrier compliance.

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Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed, heavy-haul, and specialized freight support across Louisiana, North America, and key cross-border lanes.

North America

Service Area

65,000+

Carrier Network

65M+

Annual Miles

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Ranked & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award badge

ACT Transport 50

#1 specialized transport ranking in North America.

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IC Cranes Top 5

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.

Get Flatbed Capacity Moving

Share your lane, dimensions, weight, pickup timing, and delivery requirements. A real logistics professional will review the details and coordinate the right flatbed capacity.

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.