Expert Heavy Haul & Specialized Flatbed Freight Carriers

Move complex freight with a carrier built for oversize, overweight, and specialized flatbed loads. Little John Transportation Services coordinates equipment, permits, escorts, route planning, tracking, and compliance support across North America, helping energy, defense, data infrastructure, construction, and industrial teams move cargo that demands more than standard truckload capacity.

Heavy-haul flatbed carrier moving oversized machinery

Our Heavy Haul & Specialized Flatbed Freight Services

Open-deck, heavy-haul, permitting, and cross-border solutions for complex freight across North America.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized support for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including planning, coordination, permitting, escorts, tracking, and equipment matched to heavy industrial cargo requirements.

Flatbed Trailers

Open-deck trailer capacity for machinery, equipment, construction materials, industrial freight, and project cargo requiring side, top, or crane loading flexibility.

Permits & Routing

Route engineering and permit coordination for complex loads, including jurisdiction requirements, travel windows, escort planning, and compliance support across long-haul lanes.

Specialized Trailers

Removable gooseneck, lowboy, stretch, double-drop, and multi-axle trailer options for tall, heavy, long, or unusually configured freight.

Hot Shot Freight

Time-sensitive smaller flatbed and gooseneck moves for urgent project parts, oilfield service, construction needs, AOG support, and same-day machinery transport.

Cross-Border Moves

Heavy-haul and flatbed service across U.S.–México corridors, supported by bilingual operations, customs coordination, border facilities, and specialized transloading capabilities.

Team planning a heavy-haul flatbed route

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Review Freight Requirements

Your team shares commodity details, dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery locations, timing, and any site restrictions. A dedicated specialist reviews the shipment profile to identify risk points, compliance needs, and the right execution strategy before capacity is assigned.

Match Specialized Equipment

Engineer Route and Permits

Dispatch and Track

Close Out Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Customer Success

Trusted by major industrial, technology, energy, automotive, and defense shippers for complex freight execution.

"Alisha. WPE. Excelente servicio, un placer trabajar con ustedes, siempre."

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Specialized freight requires more than capacity—it requires planning, accountability, and proven execution.

Experience

Over 30 years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, cross-border, and project cargo most carriers refuse.

Equipment Depth

Access to 7,000+ specialized trailers, including flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, and multi-axle options.

Compliance

FMCSA Satisfactory, ISO 9001:2015, CTPAT, TWIC, Hazmat, and HMSP credentials support compliant execution.

Human Support

24/7 dispatch, bilingual support, and real people positioned across key North American freight corridors.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators coordinating complex freight across North America.

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 is the difference between flatbed and heavy haul?

Flatbed freight typically refers to cargo moved on open-deck trailers, such as machinery, building materials, or equipment that can be loaded from the side, top, or rear. Heavy haul involves loads that exceed standard legal size or weight limits. Many heavy-haul shipments use flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, or multi-axle trailers, but require additional planning, permits, escorts, and route engineering.

What types of cargo can heavy-haul carriers move?

Do oversize or overweight loads require permits?

How do I know which trailer my freight needs?

How far in advance should I schedule heavy-haul freight?

Can you handle cross-border heavy-haul or flatbed shipments?

How are specialized flatbed loads secured and monitored?

What affects the cost of heavy-haul freight?

Need Help Planning a Load?

Connect with a real operator for route, permit, and trailer guidance.

North America Service Areas

Specialized flatbed and heavy-haul capacity across North America’s key industrial and border corridors.

Do We Cover Your Route?

Tell us your origin, destination, cargo specs, and timing.

Recognized Leadership

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 ranking badge

ACT Transport 50

Ranked #1 in North America for specialized transport excellence.

IC Cranes specialized transport ranking badge

IC Global Ranking

Global recognition in cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy ranking badge

TT Top 100

Top-ranked flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Ready to Move Complex Freight?

Share your dimensions, weight, route, timing, and commodity details. Our team will review equipment options, permitting needs, routing considerations, and scheduling so your specialized freight can move with confidence.

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.