Hazmat Trucking Services — Secure & Reliable Transport

Move hazardous materials with a specialized carrier built for regulated, high-consequence freight. Little John Transportation Services combines FMCSA HMSP authority, hazmat-certified BCOs, TPS and AA&E capabilities, and hands-on dispatch to protect your shipment from pickup through delivery. From chemical and petrochemical loads to sensitive government freight, every move is planned for compliance, security, documentation, and reliable execution.

Hazmat truck at secure industrial facility

Our Hazmat Trucking Services

Secure, compliant hazmat transportation for regulated freight, sensitive cargo, and complex North American lanes.

Hazmat Transport

Transport for all nine hazard classes, supported by FMCSA HMSP authority, hazmat-certified BCOs, Responsible Care safety practices, audit-ready documentation, and secure dispatch oversight.

AA&E Freight

Certified movement of Arms, Ammunition & Explosives and Transportation Protective Service freight for sensitive government and military shipments requiring elevated security controls.

Cross-Border Hazmat

Hazmat-capable U.S.–México and North American freight solutions with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo options, and secure cross-border execution.

Coordinator reviewing hazmat trucking paperwork

Our Secure Hazmat Process

Classify The Load Requirements

Your specialist reviews the commodity, hazard class, packaging, origin, destination, timeline, and security requirements. This confirms whether the load needs HMSP authority, TPS approval, AA&E handling, cross-border coordination, or specialized routing before capacity is assigned.

Match Certified Capacity

Prepare Compliance Documentation

Track Through Final Delivery

Trusted By Enterprises

Success Stories

Trusted by demanding enterprise shippers moving complex freight across regulated, high-stakes transportation networks.

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized carrier built for regulated freight, secure handling, and accountable execution.

HMSP Authority

FMCSA HMSP authority supports high-compliance hazmat moves few U.S. carriers are permitted to handle.

Certified Drivers

Every hazmat BCO is certified, with safety expectations built into dispatch and carrier selection.

Human Support

Real specialists plan, track, and communicate throughout each regulated shipment, not automated systems.

Wide Coverage

Secure capacity spans the U.S., México, and Canada for complex North American hazmat lanes.

Meet The Hazmat Team

Experienced operators managing complex hazmat freight with accountability.

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 hazardous materials can you transport?

Little John Transportation Services supports hazardous materials transportation across all nine hazard classes, including complex chemical and petrochemical freight, tanker-rated shipments, and sensitive regulated commodities. Capabilities also include AA&E and TPS-restricted freight for government and military requirements. Each load is reviewed for classification, packaging, routing, documentation, and carrier compliance before dispatch.

Are your hazmat drivers certified?

Do you handle explosives and military freight?

What paperwork is required for hazmat trucking?

Can you move hazmat freight across borders?

How do you track secure hazmat shipments?

What equipment is used for hazmat trucking?

How do I request a hazmat trucking quote?

Still Have Hazmat Questions?

Get direct answers from a real specialized freight expert.

Service Areas Served

Secure hazmat transportation across North America, supported by strategic branches and cross-border logistics teams.

Need Hazmat Capacity Where You Ship?

Tell us your lane and shipment requirements.

Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

FMCSA HMSP certification badge

FMCSA HMSP

Rare permit for regulated hazardous materials transport.

Responsible Care Partner certification logo

Responsible Care Partner

Chemical-industry safety and stewardship partner.

ACT Transport 50 award badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized carrier leader.

Request Secure Hazmat Transport

Share your commodity details, origin, destination, handling requirements, and timeline. A real logistics specialist will review the load and coordinate the right secure hazmat 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.