Reliable LTL & Truckload Freight Brokers — Shipping Services

Coordinate LTL and full truckload shipping with a freight broker built for complex freight, tight timelines, and accountable execution. Little John Transportation Services connects shippers to vetted North American capacity, 24/7 tracking, cross-border support, and hands-on communication from real logistics professionals who plan, dispatch, and follow through until delivery is complete.

Freight brokers coordinating LTL and truckload shipments

Our Shipping Services Services

Brokered LTL, truckload, expedited, temperature-controlled, and cross-border shipping solutions across North America.

LTL Freight

Move smaller shipments with less-than-truckload van and flatbed options, multiple carrier rates, centralized pricing, and track-and-trace visibility across the United States and Canada.

Full Truckload

Secure dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, and project freight capacity through a network of approved carriers vetted for legal, insurance, and performance standards.

Expedited Freight

Move time-critical freight with team drivers, direct routing, hot-shot options, cross-border expedited support, and 24/7 dispatch for loads that cannot miss delivery windows.

Cold Chain

Protect pharma, perishables, and food-grade products with reefer capacity, continuous temperature logging, pre-cool confirmation, sanitation records, and 24/7 live monitoring.

Drop Trailers

Cut dock dwell and improve trailer turns with pre-positioned trailers, drop-and-hook capacity, dedicated trailer pools, yard coordination, and surge support for high-volume shippers.

Cross-Border Freight

Coordinate freight between the U.S., México, and Canada with bilingual support, customs coordination, bonded capabilities, and secure cross-border carrier capacity.

Logistics team tracking freight shipments

Our Freight Brokerage Process

Review Shipment Requirements

Share lane details, shipment size, commodity, timing, equipment needs, and any compliance requirements. The team reviews whether LTL, full truckload, expedited, temperature-controlled, or specialized capacity best fits the load.

Match the Right Capacity

Coordinate Dispatch and Paperwork

Track Freight in Transit

Confirm Delivery and Closeout

Trusted By Leaders

Shipping Success Stories

Trusted by enterprise shippers with complex freight, regulated cargo, and high-stakes delivery requirements.

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

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a freight broker with scale, accountability, and specialized transportation discipline.

Operator Led

Built by operators with 30+ years moving freight many carriers refuse.

Vetted Capacity

Access 65,000+ approved carriers vetted for legal, insurance, and performance standards.

24/7 Support

Real people answer, coordinate, track, and solve problems around the clock.

Compliance First

Certified, audited, and documentation-focused for regulated, cross-border, and specialized freight.

Meet the Freight Team

Experienced freight professionals who own every shipment 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 an LTL broker?

An LTL broker helps shippers move freight that does not require an entire trailer by connecting them with less-than-truckload carriers. Little John Transportation Services provides access to multiple LTL rates, carrier options by price or transit time, centralized pricing, electronic carrier access, and track-and-trace visibility across the United States and Canada.

What is the difference between LTL and full truckload freight?

How does a freight broker help shippers?

Where can Little John Transportation Services ship freight?

Do you provide 24/7 freight tracking and dispatch?

What types of equipment can you broker?

How is LTL or truckload freight pricing determined?

Can you handle cross-border freight shipments?

Still Have Freight Questions?

Get practical answers from a real logistics professional.

North American Freight Coverage

Coordinated freight brokerage coverage across major North American shipping lanes and logistics hubs.

Need Freight Capacity in Your Lane?

Share your origin, destination, and freight details for routing help.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award badge

ACT Transport 50

Top specialized transport ranking in North America.

IC Cranes specialized transport award badge

IC Cranes Ranking

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy award badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy transport recognition.

Ready to Move Your Freight?

Send shipment details, lane information, timing, equipment needs, and compliance requirements. A Little John Transportation Services team member will review the load and help coordinate the right capacity.

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.