Expert Heavy Haul Flatbed Trucking Services

Move oversize, overweight, and high-value flatbed freight with a specialized transportation partner built for complex logistics. Little John Transportation Services coordinates heavy-haul planning, flatbed capacity, permitting, escorts, route engineering, and real-time tracking across North America, helping energy, industrial, defense, construction, and infrastructure shippers move demanding cargo safely, compliantly, and on schedule.

Heavy-haul flatbed truck transporting oversized industrial equipment

Our Heavy Haul Flatbed Trucking Services Services

Specialized flatbed, heavy-haul, permitting, and cross-border trucking support for complex freight across North America.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized movement for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using advanced planning, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and equipment built for demanding industrial cargo.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed capacity for machinery, building materials, equipment, and large freight that requires open-deck loading, securement expertise, and dependable carrier coordination.

Permitting Support

Permit and routing support for oversized and overweight freight, including state requirements, bridge analysis, escort coordination, and travel restriction planning.

Full Truckload

Full truckload flatbed, step-deck, reefer, and specialized capacity backed by vetted carriers, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and a single point of contact.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response flatbed and gooseneck solutions for urgent project parts, construction needs, oilfield service, AOG support, and same-day machinery moves.

Cross-Border Haul

Heavy-haul and flatbed transportation across the U.S.–México corridor with bilingual operations, customs coordination, transloading, and specialized cross-border equipment support.

Heavy-haul flatbed route planning and dispatch coordination

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Review Freight Requirements

Your specialist reviews cargo dimensions, weight, drawings, pickup conditions, delivery requirements, timing, and risk factors. This early planning helps identify permit needs, trailer configuration, securement strategy, and any route limitations before equipment is assigned.

Match Equipment and Capacity

Engineer Route and Permits

Dispatch and Track Movement

Deliver and Close Out

Trusted By Leaders

Customer Success

Trusted by major industrial, technology, energy, and infrastructure brands for complex freight execution.

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

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The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Specialized freight requires experience, equipment, compliance discipline, and people who stay accountable.

Experience

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, cross-border, and complex freight others avoid.

Equipment

Access 7,000+ specialized trailers for oversize machinery, flatbed freight, and project cargo.

Compliance

Permits, route engineering, escorts, and documentation support help keep complex moves compliant.

Communication

Real teams answer the phone, track loads, and own outcomes from start to finish.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced specialists 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

How heavy can a flatbed haul?

A standard legal flatbed load is commonly limited by total gross vehicle weight, axle configuration, trailer rating, and state or provincial rules. Heavy-haul flatbed freight can exceed typical legal limits when moved with specialized trailers, multi-axle equipment, permits, route engineering, and escorts. Little John Transportation Services evaluates weight, dimensions, center of gravity, and route restrictions before selecting equipment.

What qualifies as heavy-haul flatbed freight?

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Still Have Heavy-Haul Questions?

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North American Coverage

Coordinated flatbed and heavy-haul capacity across major North American freight corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Approved

Carrier Network

65M+ Covered

Annual Miles

Need Heavy-Haul Coverage?

Tell us your lane and freight details for route support.

Recognized Leadership

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award recognition

ACT Transport 50

North America specialized transport leadership recognition

IC Cranes specialized transport ranking

IC Cranes Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition

TT Top 100

Recognized flatbed and heavy-haul carrier excellence

Ready to Move Complex Freight?

Share your freight dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. A real heavy-haul specialist will review the details and help coordinate the right equipment, permits, and execution plan.

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.