Expert Oversized & Heavy Haul Trucking Services

Move complex oversized and overweight freight with a team built for permitting, route engineering, escorts, and specialized equipment. Little John Transportation Services coordinates heavy-haul and superload shipments across North America, giving energy, defense, industrial, data infrastructure, and construction teams one accountable partner from planning through claim-free delivery, with real-time visibility and human-first support anywhere.

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Our Oversized & Heavy Haul Services

Specialized capacity, permits, routing, escorts, and tracking for oversized loads, superloads, machinery, and project cargo.

Heavy Haul

Full-cycle transportation for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including planning, permitting, routing, escorts, tracking, and specialized capacity for energy, defense, industrial, infrastructure, and construction shipments.

Project Cargo

Coordinated movement for complex project cargo, plant relocations, refinery equipment, wind-energy components, mining assets, and critical industrial freight requiring careful sequencing and hands-on logistics management.

Permits & Routing

Oversize and overweight permit support paired with route engineering, road restriction review, escort planning, and compliance coordination for legal, safer movement across multiple jurisdictions.

Specialized Trailers

Access to flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, stretch, multi-axle, Schnabel, perimeter, custom, and double-drop trailers matched to your freight’s dimensions and loading requirements.

Cross-Border Haul

Bilingual heavy-haul and hazmat cross-border support through key U.S.–México gateways, including customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, transloading, and Laredo facility resources.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response hot shot capacity for urgent project parts, oilfield service needs, AOG support, construction components, and smaller time-sensitive loads requiring direct routing.

Heavy haul team reviewing oversized freight route plans

Our Heavy Haul Planning Process

Load Review And Scope

Share dimensions, weight, commodity details, origin, destination, timing, loading method, and any site restrictions. A specialist reviews the freight profile to identify equipment needs, permit triggers, escort requirements, and compliance considerations before the load is booked.

Permitting And Route Engineering

Specialized Equipment Selection

Dispatch And Live Tracking

Delivery And Closeout

Trusted By Industry

Proven Heavy Haul Results

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex, high-value freight across North America.

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

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Work with a specialized freight partner built for demanding, high-stakes transportation.

Proven Experience

30+ years moving oversized, hazmat, cross-border, and specialized freight most carriers avoid.

Specialized Capacity

2,700+ specialized trailers support heavy-haul, superload, project cargo, and custom equipment needs.

Compliance First

Permitting, route engineering, escorts, and audit-ready documentation keep complex moves compliant.

Human Support

Real teams provide 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and bilingual support across North America.

Meet The Heavy Haul Team

Experienced operators and account managers own every shipment.

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 qualifies as an oversized or heavy haul load?

Heavy haul trucking is used for freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits, such as industrial machinery, transformers, cranes, wind components, refinery equipment, aerospace parts, and construction assets. These loads often require specialized trailers, engineered routes, oversize permits, pilot cars, and experienced dispatch coordination to move safely and legally across states, provinces, or borders.

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North American Coverage

Coordinated heavy haul coverage across key North American freight hubs, border crossings, and industrial regions.

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award badge

#1 ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized transport leader.

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#5 IC Cranes Global

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

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#1 TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy haul industry ranking.

Plan Your Heavy Haul Move

Share your load dimensions, weight, origin, destination, timing, and compliance needs. A real freight specialist will review the details and help build the right 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.