Flatbed Trucking Services, Miami FL

Move machinery, building materials, equipment, and oversized freight with flatbed trucking built for Miami’s busy port traffic, construction schedules, and South Florida delivery demands. Little John Transportation Services provides vetted capacity, hands-on dispatch, secure load planning, and real-time tracking for regional, long-haul, cross-border, expedited, and heavy-haul flatbed freight that cannot afford delays.

Flatbed truck transporting industrial freight in Miami

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Flatbed capacity for standard, oversized, urgent, partial, and specialized freight across North America.

Flatbed Truckload

Full truckload flatbed capacity for dedicated shipments requiring direct routing, secure equipment matching, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and a single point of contact across domestic and cross-border lanes.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

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

Flatbed LTL

Less-than-truckload flatbed options for freight that does not require a full trailer, with multiple carrier rates, track-and-trace capabilities, and personalized agent support.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response hot shot flatbed service for smaller urgent loads, using Class 3-5 trucks, gooseneck trailers, direct-haul routing, real-time tracking, and same-day dispatch availability.

Expedited Flatbeds

Time-critical flatbed and step-deck capacity for freight that cannot miss a delivery window, supported by team drivers, direct routes, 24/7 dispatch, and control-tower visibility.

Permitting Support

Oversize and overweight load support covering permit coordination, routing constraints, escorts, pilot cars, documentation, and planning for complex flatbed moves across regulated corridors.

Flatbed trailer being loaded with industrial equipment

Our Flatbed Shipping Process

Review Load Details First

Share dimensions, weight, commodity, pickup details, delivery requirements, and timing. For Miami-area freight, we account for port access, urban congestion, crane or forklift needs, and jobsite constraints before recommending equipment.

Match the Right Equipment

Plan Routing and Compliance

Dispatch and Track Shipment

Confirm Delivery and Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Success Stories

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving high-stakes freight across demanding North American supply chains.

"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
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Flatbed freight is only as reliable as the team planning and tracking it.

Experience

Three decades moving heavy, flatbed, hazmat, and cross-border freight most carriers refuse.

Capacity

Miami shippers access vetted flatbed, step-deck, RGN, hot-shot, and specialized trailer options.

Visibility

Dispatchers track freight 24/7 and provide human updates through PortMiami and regional corridors.

Compliance

FMCSA, CTPAT, Hazmat, TWIC, ISO, and SmartWay credentials support accountable execution.

Meet the Freight Team

Experienced freight specialists managing complex flatbed moves.

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 freight is best suited for flatbed trucking?

Flatbed trucking is ideal for freight that cannot be loaded into a standard enclosed trailer, including machinery, steel, lumber, generators, construction materials, oversized equipment, and palletized industrial freight. It works especially well when cranes, forklifts, side loading, or top loading are required. Little John Transportation Services matches each load with appropriate flatbed, step-deck, hot-shot, RGN, or specialized trailer capacity.

What types of flatbed trailers are available?

Can you handle oversize or overweight flatbed freight?

How is flatbed trucking pricing determined?

Do you offer expedited flatbed trucking?

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Need Help Planning a Load?

Get clear answers before your next flatbed shipment moves.

Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed capacity for Miami shippers moving freight across North America’s most important industrial corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Coverage

65,000+ Carriers

Network

30+ Years

Experience

Do We Service Your Lane?

Share your lane and timing to verify available equipment.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 ranking badge

ACT Transport 50

Top North American specialized transport ranking.

IC Cranes specialized transport badge

IC Cranes Global

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy freight recognition.

Request Flatbed Capacity Today

Send your lane, dimensions, weight, commodity, timing, and pickup details. A freight specialist will review capacity, equipment fit, compliance requirements, and routing options for your flatbed move.

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.