Heavy Haul Trucking Company in Kilgore TX

Move oversize, overweight, and project cargo through Kilgore and the East Texas energy corridor with a team built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services combines heavy-haul planning, specialized trailers, permitting, escorts, and real-time tracking to help industrial, oilfield, construction, and infrastructure shippers move safely, compliantly, and on schedule.

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Our Heavy Haul Trucking Company Services

Specialized heavy-haul trucking solutions for oversized, urgent, regulated, and cross-border freight.

Project Cargo

Full-cycle heavy-haul support for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including planning, coordination, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and delivery for energy, defense, infrastructure, and industrial cargo.

Permit Planning

Permitting and route engineering for complex loads requiring bridge analysis, road restriction review, escort planning, pilot cars, and compliance coordination before freight moves.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed and specialized open-deck capacity for machinery, construction materials, industrial components, and oversized freight requiring secure loading, careful routing, and experienced operators.

Hot Shot

Fast-response hot shot service for smaller urgent loads, oilfield parts, project components, AOG freight, and same-day construction needs using gooseneck and specialty platforms.

Cross-Border Freight

Heavy-haul and specialized freight service across U.S.–México corridors, supported by bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded handling, and superload transloading capacity.

Hazmat Heavy Haul

Hazmat-capable transportation for regulated freight, supported by an FMCSA HMSP credential, Hazmat-certified capacity, TWIC-certified drivers, and sensitive government freight approvals.

Heavy-haul route planning with oversized trailer

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Load Review and Feasibility

We review dimensions, weight, drawings, origin, destination, timing, and site access. For Kilgore-area freight, we account for East Texas industrial routes, oilfield access, yard constraints, and connections to major corridors like I-20.

Route, Permit, and Equipment Planning

Specialized Capacity Assignment

Dispatch, Tracking, and Coordination

Delivery and Documentation Closeout

Trusted By Leaders

Proven Heavy-Haul Results

Trusted by major industrial, technology, energy, and infrastructure customers for demanding freight moves.

"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?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for the loads that demand more.

Experience

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border freight many carriers decline.

Capacity

Over 2,700 specialized trailers support Kilgore industrial loads, oilfield moves, and machinery transport.

Compliance

Permits, route engineering, escorts, and documentation are handled with safety-first discipline.

Communication

Real teams answer the phone and track East Texas freight from dispatch to delivery.

Meet The Heavy-Haul Team

Experienced operators managing complex freight from plan to delivery.

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 services does Southern Transport offer in Kilgore?

Little John Transportation Services supports Kilgore-area shippers with heavy-haul and project cargo, oversize and overweight permitting, route engineering, flatbed and RGN capacity, hot shot freight, hazmat-capable moves, and cross-border transportation. The team serves industrial, energy, construction, data infrastructure, defense, and machinery customers with planning, tracking, documentation, and a single point of contact.

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Heavy-Haul Service Areas

Serving Kilgore, Texas, and major freight corridors across North America with specialized capacity.

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized carrier leader.

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IC Global Top 5

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.

Ready to Move Complex Freight?

Tell us what you need moved, including dimensions, weight, pickup location, delivery point, and timing. Our team will review equipment, route, permits, escorts, and compliance requirements before recommending a 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.