Trusted Heavy Haul & Freight Transportation Services

Move complex freight with a team built for heavy-haul, hazmat, expedited, temperature-controlled, and cross-border transportation. Little John Transportation Services combines 30+ years of specialized logistics experience, 24/7 dispatch and tracking, audited carrier capacity, permitting support, and human-first communication to keep high-stakes freight moving safely across the United States, México, and Canada.

Heavy haul truck transporting oversize industrial freight

Our Freight Transportation Services

Specialized transportation solutions for heavy, urgent, regulated, temperature-sensitive, and cross-border freight across North America.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Specialized support for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and access to 2,700+ specialized trailers for industrial, energy, defense, and infrastructure cargo.

Full Truckload

Full truckload capacity across dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, project, container, and chassis equipment, supported by 65,000+ approved carriers and 24/7 dispatch and tracking.

Expedited Freight

Time-critical freight service with team drivers, direct routing, hot-shot options, cross-border expedited moves, and under 60-minute response for AOG, line-down, defense, and urgent project cargo.

Hazmat Solutions

Hazardous materials transportation covering all nine hazard classes, backed by FMCSA HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified BCOs, TPS approval, AA&E certification, and Responsible Care safety practices.

Cross-Border Freight

U.S.–México freight solutions with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, CTPAT-validated facilities, 250+ MX interchange agreements, and heavy-haul or hazmat cross-border capability.

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled freight for pharma, perishables, and food-grade products using thermal-mapped reefer capacity, continuous logging, live exception alerts, sanitation logs, and GDP-compliant pharma processes.

Logistics team coordinating specialized freight transportation

Our Freight Transportation Process

Define Freight Requirements Clearly

Your account team reviews commodity details, dimensions, weight, route, timing, compliance requirements, and delivery constraints. From there, they identify risks early and build a transportation plan around safety, documentation, and the right capacity.

Match Capacity And Equipment

Coordinate Permits And Compliance

Dispatch And Monitor Transit

Confirm Delivery And Documentation

Trusted By Industry Leaders

Proven Freight Results

Trusted by global enterprises moving complex, high-value freight across demanding supply chains.

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

Jorge Otero

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Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Built for high-stakes freight where planning, safety, and accountability matter.

Experience

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, cross-border, and specialized freight many carriers decline.

Vetted Network

65,000+ approved carriers are vetted and audited against legal, insurance, and performance standards.

Always On

Operations teams support freight across the U.S., México, and Canada with 24/7 tracking.

Compliance

HMSP, CTPAT, ISO 9001:2015, TWIC, FAST, and CSA credentials support regulated freight.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators supporting complex freight across North America.

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 qualifies as heavy haul freight?

Heavy haul freight typically includes oversize, overweight, or unusually configured cargo that requires specialized trailers, permits, route planning, and experienced operators. Little John Transportation Services supports machinery, energy equipment, wind components, data infrastructure, defense freight, construction cargo, and industrial project loads using step-decks, RGNs, lowboys, stretch trailers, multi-axle equipment, and other specialized capacity.

How is heavy haul pricing determined?

Can you handle oversize and overweight permits?

What equipment is available for specialized freight?

Do you provide 24/7 freight tracking?

Can you move freight across borders?

Are hazmat and military shipments supported?

How fast can urgent freight be dispatched?

Still Have Freight Questions?

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North American Coverage

Serving shippers across North America with teams positioned near major freight corridors and border gateways.

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award badge

ACT Transport 50

Sixteen consecutive years leading North America.

IC Cranes Specialized Transport award badge

IC Cranes Recognition

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy award badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Ready To Move Complex Freight?

Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go, and any special handling, permit, timing, or compliance requirements. A transportation specialist will review your freight details and 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.