Full Truckload
Dedicated full truckload flatbed capacity for shippers moving machinery, building materials, industrial components, and project freight across domestic, cross-border, regional, and long-haul lanes.
Move machinery, building materials, project freight, and oversized cargo across Washington State with flatbed capacity backed by 30+ years of specialized transportation experience. From rainy Puget Sound port corridors to mountain-pass routes east of the Cascades, Little John Transportation Services coordinates vetted equipment, securement planning, tracking, and hands-on support for freight that demands more than standard trucking.

Flatbed, heavy-haul, hot-shot, and specialized capacity for complex freight moving across Washington and North America.
Dedicated full truckload flatbed capacity for shippers moving machinery, building materials, industrial components, and project freight across domestic, cross-border, regional, and long-haul lanes.
Specialized equipment and planning for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and heavy-haul support for demanding cargo.
LTL flatbed options for freight that does not require a full trailer, with multiple rates, carrier selection, tracking capabilities, and personalized support from a Landstar agent.
Time-critical flatbed and step-deck capacity for urgent freight, supported by 24/7 dispatch, direct routing, team-driver options, and under-60-minute response capability.
Fast-moving hot-shot service using Class 3-5 trucks, gooseneck trailers, tilt-deck goosenecks, and flat-bed platforms for urgent project parts and same-day needs.
Permit coordination and route engineering for oversized freight, helping shippers navigate restrictions, escorts, pilot cars, regulated routes, and site-specific access requirements.

We review your commodity, dimensions, weight, pickup details, delivery requirements, securement needs, and timing. For Washington State freight, we also consider port access, weather exposure, mountain passes, and any route restrictions before recommending capacity.
Trusted by major manufacturers, technology leaders, industrial shippers, and specialized freight teams across North America.
Built for shippers who need reliable answers, specialized equipment, and accountable execution.
Thirty-plus years moving heavy, oversized, regulated, and complex freight most carriers avoid.
65,000+ approved carriers help secure flatbed capacity for Washington lanes and cross-country projects.
Permitting, route engineering, securement coordination, and documentation support protect demanding flatbed shipments.
Real dispatch teams provide updates when Northwest weather, ports, or jobsite schedules change.
Experienced freight specialists coordinating complex flatbed moves.

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 through dock doors or enclosed in a dry van, including machinery, steel, lumber, building products, oversized components, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services can coordinate flatbeds, step-decks, stretch trailers, RGNs, lowboys, and hot-shot platforms depending on your freight dimensions, weight, loading method, and delivery requirements.
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Flatbed and specialized freight capacity for Washington shippers moving throughout North America.
U.S., Canada & México
Coverage
65,000+ Carriers
Capacity
24/7 Dispatch
Tracking
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Top North American specialized carrier ranking.
Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.
Leading flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.
Send your lane, dimensions, weight, timing, and special requirements. Our team will review the details and coordinate a practical 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.