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.
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, heavy-haul, hot-shot, and cross-border trucking support for freight that demands precise execution.
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.
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.
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 planning and route engineering for complex flatbed freight, including oversize, overweight, escorted, and regulated shipments that require careful compliance before dispatch.
Fast-response flatbed and gooseneck capacity for urgent project parts, construction needs, AOG support, machinery moves, and other smaller shipments that need direct routing.
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.

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.
Trusted by major shippers for complex freight, oversized cargo, and time-sensitive transportation across North America.
Choose a flatbed partner built for freight that demands more than basic transportation.
30+ years moving complex freight, including flatbed loads many carriers avoid.
Ontario shippers access 65,000+ approved carriers across Canada, the U.S., and México.
Certified programs support secure, compliant freight on regulated and cross-border lanes.
Real people track your load through Ontario routes, borders, delays, and delivery.
Experienced operators behind every complex flatbed shipment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
Get clear answers before your freight hits the road.
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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North America's leading specialized transport ranking.
Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.
Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.
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.
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.
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.