Interstate Heavy Haul Trucking Services

Move oversized, overweight, and high-value cargo with a transportation partner built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services combines 30+ years of specialized experience, route engineering, permitting, escorts, and purpose-built equipment to manage every critical detail. From industrial machinery and power-generation components to superloads and project cargo, our team coordinates dependable interstate transportation across the United States, México, and Canada.

Heavy-haul truck transporting oversized industrial equipment

Our Heavy-Haul & Project Cargo Services

Specialized planning, equipment, and execution for complex oversized freight moves across North America.

Heavy-Haul Project Cargo

Coordinate oversized, overweight, and superload shipments with planning, specialized equipment, monitoring, and a single point of contact from pickup through final delivery.

Permitting & Route Engineering

Plan compliant interstate moves with permit management, route surveys, bridge and clearance analysis, and engineered solutions for challenging dimensions and weights.

Specialized Trailer Solutions

Match cargo to the right RGN, lowboy, step-deck, stretch, multi-axle, double-drop, perimeter, or custom trailer configuration for secure transport.

Escort & Pilot Cars

Arrange qualified escorts and pilot cars to support permitted moves, improve route coordination, and help keep oversized shipments progressing safely.

Cross-Border Heavy Haul

Move specialized freight between the United States, México, and Canada with bilingual coordination, customs support, secure facilities, and heavy-haul capacity.

Expedited Project Parts

Keep critical projects moving with direct-routing, team-driver, hot-shot, and expedited flatbed options for urgent machinery, components, and replacement parts.

Specialized By Design

Complex Cargo, Fully Coordinated Transportation

Heavy-haul freight demands more than available trucks—it requires disciplined planning and accountable execution. Little John Transportation Services manages permits, route engineering, specialized trailer selection, escort coordination, and live shipment visibility for complex interstate moves. Our network includes more than 2,700 specialized trailers and supports energy, defense, industrial, construction, and data-infrastructure cargo. You receive hands-on guidance from a team that owns the outcome at every stage.

Heavy-haul team planning an oversized freight shipment
Trusted Specialized Transport

Proven Freight Partnerships

See why complex-freight shippers build lasting relationships with Little John Transportation Services.

"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
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Specialized freight experience, accountable people, and capacity built for demanding moves.

Deep Experience

30+ years moving oversized, overweight, hazmat, and project freight others decline.

Specialized Capacity

Access 2,700+ specialized trailers for complex interstate cargo configurations and demanding dimensions.

Hands-On Ownership

Real people plan, dispatch, track, and communicate through every shipment milestone.

Safety Focus

FMCSA-rated operations and disciplined planning support compliant, claim-free heavy-haul execution.

Meet Our Specialized Freight Team

Experienced people who own every complex transportation outcome.

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 heavy-haul trucking?

Heavy-haul trucking is the transportation of freight that exceeds standard legal weight, width, height, or length limits. These moves often require specialized trailers such as RGNs, lowboys, stretch trailers, or multi-axle equipment, along with permits, route engineering, and escort vehicles. Heavy-haul providers coordinate these requirements so cargo can move safely and legally across state lines.

What types of freight require heavy-haul transportation?

Do oversized loads need permits for interstate travel?

How is the route selected for an oversized load?

What specialized trailers are available for heavy-haul loads?

Can you provide pilot cars and escorts?

Can heavy-haul freight move between the U.S., México, and Canada?

How far in advance should I schedule a heavy-haul shipment?

Need Answers for a Complex Move?

Speak with a specialized freight team that plans every detail.

North American Service Areas

Heavy-haul capacity and specialized support across the United States, México, and Canada.

Planning a Move Across North America?

Confirm capacity and coverage with our transportation specialists.

Industry Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition

ACT Transport 50 #1

Ranked #1 in North America

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition

IC Cranes #5

Ranked globally for specialized transport

TT Top 100 recognition

TT Top 100 #1

Leading flatbed and heavy carrier

Move Your Most Demanding Freight With Confidence

Share your load details, dimensions, origin, destination, and delivery timeline. A specialized transportation professional will help identify the equipment, routing, and coordination your interstate heavy-haul move requires.

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.