Flatbed Trucking Services in Ontario

Move flatbed freight across Ontario with experienced, safety-driven support for machinery, building products, oversized cargo, and cross-border shipments. Little John Transportation Services matches your load with vetted flatbed, step-deck, hot-shot, and heavy-haul capacity, backed by 30+ years of specialized freight expertise and real people tracking each shipment from pickup through delivery.

Flatbed truck hauling industrial freight in Ontario

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Flatbed, heavy-haul, hot-shot, and cross-border trucking support for freight that demands precise execution.

Flatbed Truckload

Dedicated truckload capacity for Ontario flatbed freight, including machinery, building products, steel, and project cargo requiring secure open-deck transport across regional, long-haul, and cross-border lanes.

Flatbed LTL

Less-than-truckload flatbed options for freight that does not require a full trailer, supported by centralized pricing, carrier selection, track-and-trace capabilities, and service across Canada and the United States.

Heavy Haul

Specialized heavy-haul support for oversize, overweight, and superload cargo using step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, multi-axle equipment, and full-cycle project coordination.

Permit Routing

Permit planning and route engineering for complex flatbed freight, including oversize, overweight, escorted, and regulated shipments that require careful compliance before dispatch.

Hot Shot

Fast-response flatbed and gooseneck capacity for urgent project parts, construction needs, AOG support, machinery moves, and other smaller shipments that need direct routing.

Cross-Border

Canada cross-border flatbed service with customs and border coordination, certified security programs, bonded freight capabilities, and access to capacity across Canada, the United States, and México.

Flatbed freight coordinator planning a shipment

Our Flatbed Freight Process

Review Load Requirements

Your freight specialist reviews the Ontario origin, destination, dimensions, weight, loading method, delivery window, and any cross-border requirements. This first step confirms whether the shipment needs standard flatbed, step-deck, hot-shot, heavy-haul, or specialized support.

Match Equipment and Capacity

Plan Permits and Routing

Dispatch and Track Freight

Confirm Delivery Documentation

Trusted By Industry

Proven Freight Results

Trusted by major shippers for complex freight, oversized cargo, and time-sensitive transportation across North America.

"Alisha. WPE. Great service, nice working with you, all the time."

Jorge Otero

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a flatbed partner built for freight that demands more than basic transportation.

Experience

30+ years moving complex freight, including flatbed loads many carriers avoid.

Capacity

Ontario shippers access 65,000+ approved carriers across Canada, the U.S., and México.

Compliance

Certified programs support secure, compliant freight on regulated and cross-border lanes.

Communication

Real people track your load through Ontario routes, borders, delays, and delivery.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators behind every complex flatbed shipment.

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 an enclosed trailer, including machinery, steel, lumber, building products, construction equipment, oversized components, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services supports flatbed, step-deck, RGN, stretch, lowboy, hot-shot, and specialized trailer moves, helping shippers match cargo dimensions, weight, securement needs, and delivery timelines to the right equipment.

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Still Have Flatbed Questions?

Get clear answers before your freight hits the road.

Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed capacity across Ontario, Canada, the United States, and México for complex freight lanes.

North America

Service Area

65,000+

Carrier Network

65M+

Annual Miles

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

North America's leading specialized transport ranking.

IC Cranes Specialized Transport recognition badge

IC Cranes Ranking

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.

Request Your Flatbed Freight Quote

Send your lane, dimensions, weight, pickup window, and delivery requirements. A Little John Transportation Services freight specialist 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.