Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Services, Savannah

Move oversize, overweight, and high-value project cargo through Savannah with a team built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services combines 30+ years of heavy-haul experience, specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, and human-first communication to help port, industrial, energy, and infrastructure shippers keep demanding cargo moving safely and on schedule.

Heavy lift cargo transport near Savannah port

Our Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Services

End-to-end heavy lift support for complex cargo, specialized trailers, permits, routing, and time-critical project moves.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized handling for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including energy, defense, industrial machinery, data infrastructure, wind components, plant relocations, mining, and construction cargo.

Route Engineering

Permit coordination and engineered routing for complex freight, including clearance reviews, escort planning, state requirements, bridge constraints, and safer heavy-haul execution.

Specialized Trailers

Access to flatbed, step-deck, RGN, stretch, lowboy, multi-axle, Schnabel, perimeter, custom, and double-drop trailers for demanding project cargo profiles.

Expedited Project Parts

Direct, time-critical movement for urgent project parts using team drivers, direct routing, hot-shot options, and 24/7 dispatch for loads that cannot miss delivery windows.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast movement for smaller urgent components using Class 3-5 trucks, gooseneck trailers, tilt-decks, flat-bed hot-shots, and real-time tracking.

Specialized Truckload

Full truckload capacity for specialized freight requiring dry van, flatbed, reefer, container, chassis, or project equipment with 24/7 dispatch and tracking.

Heavy-haul team planning an oversized cargo route

Our Heavy Lift Planning Process

Cargo Assessment And Move Scope

We start by reviewing cargo dimensions, weight, center of gravity, access limits, timing, and route requirements. For Savannah-area moves, this may include port access, industrial yard constraints, coastal weather exposure, and bridge or overpass clearances.

Equipment Planning And Load Design

Permitting And Route Engineering

Dispatch And Field Coordination

Tracked Delivery And Closeout

Trusted By Industry

Success Stories

Complex freight shippers rely on Little John for safer planning, responsive coordination, and accountable delivery.

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

Jorge Otero

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"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

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"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

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez

"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

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for complex cargo, not routine loads.

Proven Experience

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, cross-border, and project cargo most carriers decline.

Deep Capacity

Specialized trailers and vetted carriers support Savannah port and industrial freight moving across North America.

Full-Cycle Support

Permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and documentation are coordinated through one accountable team.

Human Service

Real people answer the phone, giving Savannah shippers practical updates when project timing matters.

Meet The Heavy-Haul Team

Experienced operators, coordinators, and account managers own every load.

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 is the difference between general cargo and project cargo?

General cargo usually refers to standard freight that can move with routine truckload, LTL, container, or warehouse handling. Project cargo is larger, heavier, higher-value, or operationally complex freight that requires engineered planning. It may involve oversize permits, route surveys, specialized trailers, escorts, cranes, port coordination, documentation, and milestone tracking from origin to final placement.

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Still Have Project Cargo Questions?

Get clear answers from a real project cargo expert.

Project Cargo Service Areas

Serving Savannah project cargo shippers with North American heavy-haul reach across major industrial and cross-border lanes.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Approved Carriers

Carrier Network

71K+ Loads Yearly

Heavy-Haul Volume

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America’s leading specialized transport carrier.

IC Cranes specialized transport recognition badge

IC Cranes Global Rank

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport capability.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Ready To Move Complex Cargo?

Tell us about your dimensions, weight, origin, destination, timing, and access requirements. A real logistics specialist will review the move and help coordinate the next steps.

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.