Flatbed Trucking Services, Minnesota

Move open-deck freight across Minnesota’s manufacturing, construction, energy, and agriculture lanes with flatbed capacity built for tough weather and tight schedules. Little John Transportation Services pairs specialized trailers, routed oversight, and 24/7 tracking with human dispatch teams that keep machinery, building materials, oversized components, and time-sensitive loads moving safely through Twin Cities traffic, rural sites, and winter road conditions.

Flatbed truck hauling industrial freight in Minnesota

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Open-deck freight options for standard, urgent, oversize, and project-based flatbed moves.

Flatbed Trailers

Open-deck capacity for machinery, construction materials, steel, equipment, and oversized components, with trailer selection tailored to loading method, freight dimensions, and delivery requirements.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized support for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, stretch trailers, escorts, route engineering, and permitting coordination.

Full Truckload

Full truckload flatbed solutions backed by 65,000+ approved carriers, 24/7 dispatch and tracking, a single point of contact, and audited performance standards.

LTL Flatbed

Less-than-truckload flatbed options for smaller open-deck shipments, with multiple rate choices, carrier selection flexibility, and track-and-trace visibility across U.S. and Canada lanes.

Hot Shot Freight

Same-day and urgent flatbed moves using Class 3-5 trucks, 40-foot goosenecks, tilt-deck trailers, and direct routing for project parts and jobsite needs.

Expedited Freight

Time-critical flatbed and step-deck capacity with direct routing, team-driver options, under-60-minute response for urgent freight, and 24/7 dispatch oversight.

Dispatcher coordinating a flatbed trucking route

Our Flatbed Freight Process

Review Load Details First

Share freight dimensions, weight, origin, destination, loading method, and delivery timing. Our team reviews whether your Minnesota shipment needs standard flatbed capacity, step-deck clearance, hot-shot speed, heavy-haul planning, or permitting support.

Match The Right Equipment

Plan Routing And Permits

Dispatch And Track Transit

Confirm Final Delivery

Trusted By Industry

Success Stories

Complex freight teams trusted by enterprise shippers across technology, industrial, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for complex flatbed execution.

Experience

30+ years moving heavy, oversized, and complex freight across demanding North American lanes.

Capacity

Flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, and goosenecks support Minnesota freight requirements.

Visibility

24/7 dispatch and tracking help keep winter-sensitive Minnesota shipments visible in transit.

Compliance

FMCSA Satisfactory Rating, audited carriers, and documentation-first execution reduce shipping risk.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced freight specialists focused on accountable execution.

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 move on a flatbed truck?

Flatbed trucking is best for freight that cannot be loaded into a standard enclosed trailer, including machinery, steel, lumber, building materials, HVAC units, oversized components, and jobsite equipment. Little John Transportation Services matches each load with the right open-deck equipment, securement approach, routing plan, and tracking support so freight moves safely from pickup through delivery.

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Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed and specialized freight support across Minnesota, nationwide lanes, Canada, and México.

65,000+

Carrier Network

U.S., Canada & México

Service Coverage

24/7

Dispatch Support

Need Capacity For Your Lane?

Share your origin, destination, freight details, and timeline.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Sixteen consecutive years leading specialized transport.

IC Specialized Transport ranking badge

IC Transport Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed recognition badge

TT Top 100

Recognized leader in flatbed and heavy freight.

Get Your Minnesota Flatbed Freight Moving

Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go, and any equipment, timing, or permitting requirements. A real transportation specialist will review the details and respond with next steps.

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.