Flatbed Trucking Services in Indiana

Move flatbed freight across Indiana with a specialized transportation partner built for complex loads, tight schedules, and demanding shipper requirements. Little John Transportation Services coordinates vetted flatbed capacity, securement, tracking, and heavy-haul support across major Indiana manufacturing and distribution corridors, including I-65, I-70, and I-69, with real people managing every load from pickup to delivery.

Flatbed truck hauling industrial freight in Indiana

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Specialized flatbed solutions for truckload, heavy-haul, expedited, hot shot, and oversize freight across Indiana.

Flatbed Truckload

Dedicated flatbed truckload capacity for machinery, building materials, steel, lumber, and industrial freight, supported by 24/7 dispatch, tracking, vetted carriers, and a single point of contact.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized open-deck solutions for oversized, overweight, and complex cargo using flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, multi-axle equipment, and project planning support.

Flatbed Trailers

Access to standard and specialized flatbed trailers for freight requiring crane loading, side loading, top loading, securement, tarping, or equipment beyond enclosed van capacity.

Oversize Permitting

Oversize and overweight support including permits, route engineering, escorts, pilot cars, tracking, supplemental coverage, and planning for freight that must move legally and safely.

Expedited Flatbed

Time-critical flatbed and step-deck service with direct routing, team-driver options, 24/7 dispatch, under-60-minute response capability, and control-tower visibility for urgent shipments.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response transport for smaller urgent loads using Class 3-5 trucks, 40-foot goosenecks, flat-bed hot-shots, tilt decks, and direct-haul routing with real-time tracking.

Flatbed trailer being secured for freight transport

Our Flatbed Freight Process

Review Load Details And Requirements

We begin with shipment details: origin, destination, dimensions, weight, commodity, loading method, delivery timing, and any site restrictions. For Indiana moves, we also review key corridors, seasonal construction impacts, and plant or jobsite access requirements.

Match The Right Trailer Capacity

Plan Permits, Routing, And Securement

Dispatch, Track, And Communicate

Confirm Delivery And Documentation

Trusted By Industry

Success Stories

Trusted by leading manufacturers, technology companies, infrastructure teams, and industrial shippers across North America.

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

Jorge Otero

"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

"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

"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?

Specialized freight requires more than a truck. It requires accountability, compliance, and experienced execution.

Experience

Over 30 years moving complex flatbed, heavy-haul, hazmat, and project freight.

Vetted Capacity

Indiana flatbed lanes are supported by 65,000+ vetted carriers across North America.

Live Support

Real teams provide 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and issue resolution from pickup to delivery.

Compliance

Route, permit, and securement planning supports Indiana’s industrial, construction, and manufacturing freight.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced specialists managing complex flatbed 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 freight can be moved with flatbed trucking?

Flatbed trucking is ideal for freight that cannot load through standard dock doors or fit inside a dry van, including machinery, steel, lumber, construction materials, HVAC units, oversized equipment, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services matches each load with appropriate flatbed, step-deck, RGN, stretch, lowboy, or specialty trailer capacity based on dimensions, weight, loading method, route, and securement needs.

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Flatbed Service Areas

Flatbed capacity for Indiana shippers, backed by a North American transportation network.

U.S., Canada & México

Service Area

65,000+ Carriers

Network Capacity

65M+ Miles

Annual Miles

Do We Service Your Lane?

Send your pickup and delivery details for lane confirmation.

Ranked & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award logo

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America's leading specialized carrier.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport ranking logo

IC Cranes Global

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy award logo

TT Top 100

Top ranking for flatbed and heavy transport.

Request Flatbed Capacity Today

Share your origin, destination, dimensions, weight, timing, and special handling requirements. Our team will review the details and coordinate the right flatbed solution.

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.