Lowboy Trailers for Oil and Gas Applications

Move critical oilfield rigs, drilling components, tanks, compressors, and oversized energy equipment with lowboy trailer capacity built for complex loads. Little John Transportation Services combines heavy-haul planning, specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, and real-time tracking to keep high-value oil and gas freight moving safely across the United States, México, and Canada from pickup to delivery.

Lowboy trailer hauling oversized oilfield equipment

Our Lowboy Trailer Services

Specialized lowboy, heavy-haul, compliance, and cross-border support for demanding oil and gas equipment moves nationwide.

Lowboy Heavy-Haul

Move compressors, tanks, skids, rig components, and oversized machinery on lowboy, RGN, multi-axle, stretch, and double-drop capacity planned for weight, height, deck clearance, and securement requirements.

Permitting Support

Support complex oil and gas loads with permit coordination, route surveys, bridge reviews, escorts, pilot cars, curfew planning, and jurisdiction-specific requirements before freight enters the lane.

Hazmat Transport

Transport refinery, petrochemical, and regulated energy-sector materials with hazmat-certified capacity, HMSP credentials, TWIC support, audit-ready documentation, and safety practices built for sensitive freight.

Cross-Border Freight

Move lowboy and heavy-haul freight between the United States and México with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo support, transloading resources, and strategic presence in major border hubs.

Expedited Oilfield

Keep shutdowns, field repairs, and drilling schedules moving with urgent oilfield transport options, including hot shot support, expedited flatbeds, goosenecks, and direct routing for smaller critical parts.

Project Cargo

Coordinate oversized project cargo for plant, refinery, power generation, and energy infrastructure moves with planning, tracking, specialized trailers, and a single accountable point of contact.

Coordinator planning a lowboy oilfield equipment route

Our Lowboy Transport Process

Define Load Requirements First

We confirm equipment dimensions, weight, value, pickup conditions, delivery constraints, loading method, and compliance needs. This front-end review helps identify whether lowboy, RGN, multi-axle, stretch, or double-drop capacity is the safest fit.

Engineer Route and Permits

Assign Specialized Trailer Capacity

Dispatch, Track, and Communicate

Deliver and Document Completion

Proven Performance

Success Stories

Trusted by leading energy, industrial, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure companies for complex freight moves.

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

Jorge Otero
Built for Complexity

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Little John Transportation Services brings operator-led discipline to complex lowboy freight.

Experience

Three decades moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border freight for demanding industrial shippers.

Full-Cycle Support

Lowboy moves supported by permits, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and one accountable contact.

Certified Compliance

FMCSA HMSP, ISO 9001:2015, TWIC, hazmat, and Responsible Care credentials support regulated freight.

Human Service

Real people answer, plan, dispatch, track, and solve issues before they become costly delays.

Meet the Heavy-Haul Team

Operator-led specialists for complex oil and gas 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 oil and gas equipment can be moved on lowboy trailers?

A lowboy trailer is typically used for tall, heavy, or oversized oil and gas equipment that cannot travel safely on standard flatbeds. Common freight includes drilling rig components, compressors, tanks, separators, skids, pumps, generators, pipe-handling equipment, and construction machinery. Little John Transportation Services matches each load to the right lowboy, RGN, multi-axle, stretch, or double-drop configuration.

How much does lowboy trailer transport cost for oilfield equipment?

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What type of trailer is best for heavy oilfield machinery?

How do you keep lowboy oil and gas shipments safe?

Can you move lowboy freight across the U.S.–México border?

Do you offer expedited lowboy service for urgent oilfield needs?

What information is needed to quote a lowboy trailer shipment?

Have a Complex Lowboy Move?

Get practical answers from heavy-haul experts before your next move.

Where We Move Freight

Lowboy and heavy-haul capacity across North America, supported by strategic logistics hubs and cross-border teams.

Need Lowboy Capacity in Your Lane?

Tell us your lane and equipment details for routing guidance.

Recognized Leaders

Awards and Recognition

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ACT Transport 50

Recognized leader in North American specialized transport.

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IC Cranes Ranking

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Top-ranked flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.

Plan Your Lowboy Move With Confidence

Share your equipment dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and schedule. Our team will review lowboy capacity, permitting needs, routing constraints, and securement requirements before recommending the right transportation plan.

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.