Heavy Haul Trucking Companies, Michigan

Move oversized, overweight, and project cargo through Michigan with a heavy-haul partner built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services coordinates specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and compliance documentation for demanding industrial, energy, automotive, and infrastructure shipments across I-75, I-94, and Great Lakes-area freight corridors.

Heavy haul truck transporting oversized cargo in Michigan

Our Heavy Haul Trucking Services

Specialized heavy-haul solutions for oversized, regulated, cross-border, and project cargo across demanding freight lanes.

Project Cargo

Specialized transport for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using advanced trailers, route engineering, permitting, escorts, tracking, and a single accountable contact from pickup through delivery.

Route Engineering

Permit coordination and route planning for complex loads, including bridge limits, escorts, pilot cars, jurisdictional requirements, curfews, and engineered routing for compliant heavy-haul movement.

Flatbed Freight

Flatbed and open-deck capacity for machinery, building systems, construction materials, and industrial freight requiring secure loading, proper tie-downs, and experienced carrier handling.

Specialized Trailers

Removable gooseneck, lowboy, stretch, multi-axle, Schnabel, dual-lane, perimeter, custom, and double-drop options for tall, heavy, long, or unusually configured freight.

Cross-Border Haul

Heavy-haul and specialized freight coordination between the U.S., México, and Canada, backed by bilingual operations, customs support, bonded capabilities, and secure cross-border capacity.

Secure Freight

Transportation support for regulated, sensitive, or high-security cargo, including hazmat, AA&E, TPS-restricted, defense, energy, and industrial freight requiring strict compliance controls.

Heavy haul route planning for oversized freight

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Confirm Cargo And Lane Requirements

We review cargo dimensions, weight, value, pickup conditions, delivery constraints, and Michigan routing considerations such as bridge limits, seasonal weather, industrial-site access, and Great Lakes corridor timing before recommending equipment.

Match Specialized Trailer Capacity

Engineer Route And Permits

Dispatch Track And Deliver

Trusted By Leaders

Heavy-Haul Results

Trusted by major manufacturers, technology leaders, energy companies, and industrial shippers for complex cargo moves.

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner with the equipment, people, and compliance discipline complex moves demand.

Experience

Thirty-plus years moving heavy freight most carriers avoid, including Michigan industrial and automotive cargo.

Capacity

Access to 2,700+ specialized trailers for oversize, overweight, superload, and project cargo requirements.

Compliance

Permitting, route engineering, escorts, and audit-ready documentation support compliant Michigan heavy-haul moves.

Communication

Real people manage planning, dispatch, tracking, and exceptions from quote through final delivery.

Meet The Heavy-Haul Team

Experienced operators supporting 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 do heavy haul trucking companies do?

A heavy haul trucking company moves freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits, such as industrial machinery, transformers, construction equipment, wind components, and plant relocation cargo. The work typically includes specialized trailers, permits, engineered routes, escorts, securement planning, and ongoing tracking to keep complex shipments compliant from pickup through delivery.

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Heavy-Haul Service Areas

Serving Michigan freight lanes through a North American network built for specialized, oversized, and regulated cargo.

U.S., Canada & México

Service Area

65,000+ Carriers

Network Scale

65M+ Miles

Annual Miles

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Recognized Leaders

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Sixteenth-year leadership ranking in North America.

IC Specialized Transport ranking badge

IC Global Top 5

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Plan Your Michigan Heavy-Haul Move

Share your dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. Our team will review equipment, permits, routing, and compliance needs before recommending the right heavy-haul 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.