Hot Shot Trucking — Mexico & US Ground Freight

When urgent parts, equipment, or project freight must move across Mexico and the U.S., Little John Transportation Services provides hot shot trucking with same-day dispatch, direct routing, and bilingual support. From Laredo gateway coordination to Monterrey, Guadalajara, and U.S. delivery lanes, our team keeps time-critical ground freight moving with real-time tracking and accountable execution.

Hot shot truck hauling freight near the U.S.–Mexico border

Our Hot Shot Trucking Services

Urgent ground freight solutions for hot shot, expedited, specialized, and cross-border Mexico–U.S. lanes.

Hot Shot Freight

Urgent smaller loads move fast with Class 3–5 trucks, 40-foot gooseneck trailers, direct-haul priority, real-time tracking, and same-day dispatch for project parts, machinery, oilfield, and AOG needs.

Cross-Border Ground

Move freight between the U.S. and Mexico with bilingual operations, customs brokerage coordination, bonded cargo handling, secure Laredo facility support, and capacity positioned at major border gateways.

Expedited Freight

For freight that cannot miss its window, expedited service offers team-driver options, direct routing, control tower oversight, pre-cleared drivers, and 24/7 dispatch with rapid response.

Full Truckload

Ground truckload options include dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, container, and chassis capacity across domestic, regional, long-haul, and U.S.–Mexico cross-border lanes.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Oversize, overweight, and project cargo receive planning, permitting, route engineering, pilot car coordination, specialty trailers, and single-point accountability for high-stakes industrial freight moves.

Hazmat Transport

Hazardous freight is supported by HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified capacity, TPS approval, AA&E experience, and Responsible Care practices for sensitive chemical, defense, and regulated shipments.

Dispatcher monitoring cross-border hot shot freight

Our Cross-Border Freight Process

Confirm Freight and Lane Requirements

We confirm pickup location, delivery deadline, commodity details, dimensions, weight, border requirements, and any special handling. For Mexico–U.S. moves, our team also identifies the right gateway, such as Laredo, Pharr, El Paso, or Calexico.

Match Qualified Hot Shot Capacity

Coordinate Border and Customs Details

Dispatch Direct Time-Critical Routing

Track Delivery Through Completion

Trusted By Leaders

Success Stories

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving urgent, specialized freight across North America’s toughest lanes.

"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 freight partner built for urgent, specialized, cross-border execution.

24/7 Dispatch

Same-day hot shot response with 24/7 dispatch for urgent Mexico and U.S. ground freight.

Bilingual Support

Bilingual teams coordinate Laredo, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and major U.S.–Mexico border gateway moves.

Vetted Capacity

65,000+ approved carriers are vetted nightly against legal, insurance, and performance standards.

Compliance

CTPAT validation, HMSP authority, ISO 9001:2015, and audit-ready documentation support regulated freight.

Meet The Freight Team

Human-first logistics teams positioned where freight moves.

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

Can I ship something from Mexico to the US?

Yes. Freight can move from Mexico to the U.S. when it is properly documented, matched with qualified capacity, and coordinated through customs and border processes. Little John Transportation Services supports U.S.–Mexico ground freight with bilingual operations, customs brokerage coordination, bonded cargo handling, cross-border trailers, and gateway support through locations including Laredo, Pharr, El Paso, Calexico, and Otay Mesa.

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Freight Service Areas

Serving urgent freight lanes across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and key border gateways.

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Ranked & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

#1 ranking across North American specialized transport.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition badge

IC Transport Top 5

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Move Your Urgent Freight Today

Share your lane, freight details, pickup timing, and delivery deadline. Our team will review capacity, routing, compliance needs, and dispatch options quickly.

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.