Heavy-Haul Cargo
End-to-end transport for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using specialized trailers, route planning, permitting, escorts, tracking, and a single point of contact for complex project cargo.
Move oversized machinery, heavy equipment, and project cargo with a transportation partner built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services provides route planning, permitting, specialized trailers, escorts, tracking, and hands-on coordination for shipments that exceed ordinary carrier capabilities. With decades of heavy-haul experience across North America, your freight moves with precision, compliance, and accountability from pickup through delivery.

Specialized transport solutions for oversized machinery, project cargo, cross-border moves, permits, and urgent equipment shipments.
End-to-end transport for oversize, overweight, and superload freight using specialized trailers, route planning, permitting, escorts, tracking, and a single point of contact for complex project cargo.
Flatbed and step-deck capacity for machinery, building systems, construction materials, and industrial freight that requires open-deck loading, securement expertise, and reliable regional or long-haul transport.
Support for oversize and overweight permits, engineered routing, escort coordination, pilot cars, and compliance documentation so complex freight can move safely through required jurisdictions.
Specialized heavy-haul and machinery moves across U.S.–México corridors, supported by bilingual operations, customs coordination, CTPAT-validated processes, and Laredo facility capabilities for superload transloading.
Fast direct-haul service for urgent machinery, project parts, construction needs, oilfield service, and AOG support using Class 3-5 trucks, goosenecks, and real-time tracking.
Full truckload capacity for specialized machinery and equipment moves, backed by vetted carriers, 24/7 dispatch and tracking, insurance reviews, document verification, and claims support.

We begin by reviewing cargo dimensions, weight, commodity details, origin, destination, loading method, and schedule. Your account team identifies constraints early, including permit needs, trailer fit, securement requirements, and any route or facility limitations.
Trusted by enterprise shippers moving oversized, high-value, regulated, and time-sensitive freight across North America.
Little John Transportation Services brings scale, specialization, and human accountability to demanding freight moves.
Over 30 years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, cross-border, and project cargo others refuse.
Access 2,700+ specialized trailers for oversized machinery, superloads, and industrial cargo.
Permits, routing, escorts, tracking, and documentation managed by accountable freight professionals.
Certified, audited, and safety-driven operations support complex freight with measurable reliability.
Meet the team behind complex freight execution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Heavy hauling typically refers to freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits, including industrial machinery, construction equipment, energy components, data infrastructure, and oversized plant equipment. These shipments often require specialized trailers, route surveys, permits, escorts, and detailed load planning. Little John Transportation Services handles oversize, overweight, and superload freight with equipment and teams built specifically for complex cargo.
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Heavy-haul and machinery transport coverage across key North American freight corridors and logistics hubs.
U.S., México & Canada
Service Area
12 Locations
Branch Network
65M+ Miles
Annual Miles
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Recognized leader in North American specialized transport.
Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.
Top flatbed and heavy-haul carrier recognition.
Tell us what you need moved, including dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. Our team will review equipment, permits, routing, and documentation requirements before recommending the safest, most efficient transport plan.
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.
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.