Heavy Equipment Hauling Services, Kansas

Move excavators, cranes, agricultural machinery, wind-energy components, and other oversized equipment across Kansas with a heavy-haul team built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services coordinates specialized trailers, permits, route engineering, escorts, and tracking for loads traveling I-70, I-35, rural job sites, and regional industrial corridors.

Heavy-haul truck transporting construction equipment in Kansas

Our Heavy Equipment Hauling Services

Specialized trailer capacity, permitting, routing, and tracking for oversized equipment and complex project cargo.

Heavy-Haul Freight

Specialized transport for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using step-deck, lowboy, RGN, stretch, multi-axle, and custom trailer configurations backed by experienced planning.

Oversize Permitting

Permit coordination and route engineering for oversized machinery, including clearance reviews, escorts, pilot cars, state requirements, and practical routing for complex equipment moves.

Flatbed Hauling

Flatbed hauling for construction equipment, industrial components, machinery, steel, building products, and other loads requiring open-deck access and specialized securement.

RGN Lowboy

Removable gooseneck and lowboy capacity for tall, heavy, or drive-on equipment that requires lower deck height, stronger load support, and safer loading angles.

Project Cargo

End-to-end coordination for multi-load projects, plant relocations, energy components, industrial machinery, and freight requiring precise sequencing across multiple routes or sites.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-moving hot shot capacity for urgent project parts, same-day machinery needs, oilfield service freight, construction build-outs, and smaller equipment requiring direct routing.

Heavy-haul coordinator planning oversized machinery transport route

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Load Review And Planning

We collect machinery specs, dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery access, loading requirements, and timing. For Kansas moves, we also review rural site access, seasonal road conditions, and corridor options before recommending equipment.

Trailer And Securement Match

Permits And Route Engineering

Dispatch Tracking And Updates

Delivery And Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Proven Heavy-Haul Results

Trusted by major enterprises for complex machinery, infrastructure, energy, and specialized freight moves.

"Landstar agent XKN at Little John's are awesome. Guillermo and Alam at XKN are very professional, always treat me with dignity and respect. They are bilingual in Spanish/English. Their dispatch operations is among the best at Landstar. They make trucking great again."

Gustavo Gonzalez
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

A specialized freight partner for heavy equipment that requires more than standard trucking.

Experience

30+ years moving oversize machinery, heavy industrial freight, and project cargo most carriers avoid.

Local Routing

Kansas equipment moves are planned with route, permit, escort, and rural access realities in mind.

Vetted Network

65,000+ approved carriers are vetted and audited for legal, insurance, and performance standards.

Live Support

Real teams track loads across Kansas corridors and respond before schedule exceptions become surprises.

Meet The Heavy-Haul Team

Experienced operators managing complex heavy-haul freight.

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 types of heavy equipment can be hauled in Kansas?

Heavy equipment hauling typically covers machinery that exceeds standard van or flatbed requirements, including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, loaders, industrial machinery, power-generation equipment, and oversized construction components. The right setup depends on dimensions, weight, ground clearance, loading method, and route restrictions. Little John Transportation Services matches each load with specialized trailers and experienced operators.

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Heavy-Haul Service Areas

Heavy-haul capacity across Kansas, the United States, México, and Canada for complex equipment moves.

North America

Service Area

65,000+

Carrier Network

65M+

Annual Miles

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 ranking badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized transport leadership.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport ranking badge

IC Cranes Ranking

Global recognition in cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy ranking badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Request a Heavy Equipment Hauling Quote

Send your equipment dimensions, pickup and delivery details, timing, and any site constraints. Our team will review routing, trailer requirements, permits, and next steps for a safe, compliant heavy-haul move.

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.