Hazmat Solutions
Comprehensive hazardous materials transportation covering all nine hazard classes, supported by FMCSA HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified BCOs, Responsible Care practices, and audit-ready handling from pickup through delivery.
When hazardous materials move through North Carolina’s manufacturing, chemical, defense, and distribution corridors, compliance cannot be an afterthought. Little John Transportation Services provides hazmat freight support backed by FMCSA HMSP authority, Hazmat-endorsed BCOs, audit-ready documentation, and hands-on coordination from pickup to delivery. From Charlotte-area freight lanes to nationwide capacity, every shipment is planned for safety, accountability, and control.

Regulated freight support for hazmat, AA&E, truckload, expedited, cross-border, and temperature-controlled shipments.
Comprehensive hazardous materials transportation covering all nine hazard classes, supported by FMCSA HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified BCOs, Responsible Care practices, and audit-ready handling from pickup through delivery.
Specialized transportation for Arms, Ammunition & Explosives and TPS-restricted government or military freight, backed by approved protective service capabilities and decades of secure freight experience.
Full truckload hazmat capacity using dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, and project equipment, supported by vetted carriers, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and a single point of contact.
Time-critical hazmat transportation for urgent industrial, defense, life-sciences, or line-down freight, using direct routing, 24/7 dispatch oversight, and expedited capacity when delivery windows cannot slip.
Cross-border support for regulated freight moving between the United States, México, and Canada, including customs coordination, bilingual operations, security programs, and qualified hazmat capacity.
Temperature-sensitive regulated freight support for pharma, perishables, and controlled commodities using monitored reefer capacity, temperature logging, sanitation records, and chain-of-custody documentation.

We start by reviewing the commodity, hazard class, packaging, origin, destination, timing, and security requirements. For North Carolina shippers, that includes understanding plant, warehouse, port, or Charlotte-area distribution needs before assigning the right approach.
Trusted by major industrial, technology, automotive, energy, and defense customers for complex freight execution.
A specialized freight partner built for regulated, sensitive, and high-accountability shipments.
FMCSA HMSP authority supports high-compliance hazmat moves across North Carolina and beyond.
Hazmat-endorsed BCOs, TWIC certifications, and tanker-rated drivers strengthen regulated freight execution.
Real dispatch teams track loads and communicate proactively across Charlotte-area and national lanes.
Audit-ready paperwork, chain-of-custody records, and safety practices keep compliance central.
Experienced freight specialists supporting regulated, high-stakes shipments.

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.
A hazmat freight service transports materials regulated as hazardous by the U.S. Department of Transportation, including chemicals, explosives, gases, flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, toxic substances, and other controlled commodities. A qualified provider coordinates certified drivers, compliant equipment, proper placarding, documentation, routing, tracking, and chain-of-custody practices so the shipment moves safely and legally from pickup to delivery.
Get clear answers before your regulated freight moves.
Coordinating hazmat freight from North Carolina to major U.S., México, and Canada logistics lanes.
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Tell us your origin, destination, commodity, and timing requirements.
Hazardous materials safety permit for high-compliance freight.
Chemical-industry safety practices for transport operations.
Quality management certification supporting disciplined operations.
Share your commodity details, origin, destination, timing, and compliance requirements. Our team will review the lane, equipment needs, documentation, and hazmat handling considerations before responding with a practical transportation 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.