Heavy Haul & Specialized Transport Services

Move oversized, overweight, and high-stakes freight with a transportation partner built for complex logistics. Little John Transportation Services combines specialized equipment, route engineering, permitting, escorts, and real-time visibility to manage demanding shipments across the United States, México, and Canada. From industrial machinery and energy components to project cargo and superloads, our experienced team owns every detail from planning through delivery.

Specialized trailer hauling oversized industrial equipment

Our Heavy Haul & Specialized Transport Services

Purpose-built planning, equipment, and compliance support for North America’s most demanding freight movements.

Project Cargo

Coordinate oversized, overweight, and superload shipments with end-to-end planning for energy, defense, data infrastructure, industrial, mining, and construction projects.

Specialized Trailers

Match freight to the right step-deck, flatbed, RGN, lowboy, stretch, multi-axle, double-drop, perimeter, or custom trailer configuration.

Permits & Routing

Manage oversize permits, route engineering, bridge and clearance considerations, pilot cars, and escort coordination for compliant, practical load movement.

Hazmat Heavy Haul

Move hazardous and sensitive cargo with Hazmat-endorsed operators, FMCSA HMSP authority, documented procedures, and specialized safety-focused coordination.

Cross-Border Heavy Haul

Transport specialized freight between the United States and México with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded handling, and superload transloading capability.

Expedited Project Freight

Keep urgent project components moving with direct routing, team-driver service, specialized flatbeds and step-decks, 24/7 dispatch, and real-time tracking.

Specialized By Design

Complex Freight Moved With Confidence

Heavy haul is more than finding a truck—it requires detailed planning, equipment expertise, and disciplined execution. Little John Transportation Services coordinates the route, permits, trailer, escorts, documentation, and communication required for difficult cargo. With more than 2,700 specialized trailers and over 35 years of experience, we help shippers move superloads, machinery, power-generation equipment, and project cargo with accountable support from pickup through final delivery.

Heavy-haul team planning an oversized shipment
Trusted For Complex Freight

Proven Performance

See why leading organizations rely on disciplined, hands-on specialized transportation support.

"Sin duda, Jacob Goodwin ha sido uno de los agentes de Landstar más profesionales y directos con los que he tratado hasta hoy. Es muy comprensivo y honesto, y hace todo lo posible para que la tarifa sea justa. Gracias por hacer un gran trabajo, sigan así."

Jerome Washington
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Built by operators for shipments that demand planning, accountability, and specialized expertise.

Deep Experience

More than 30 years moving difficult cargo other carriers often decline.

Specialized Capacity

Access 2,700+ specialized trailers for oversized, overweight, and project freight requirements.

Safety Focus

A 99.9% claim-free delivery rate supports disciplined handling of high-value loads.

North American Reach

Teams and capacity support complex moves across the United States, México, and Canada.

Meet Our Specialized Freight Team

Real people 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 a heavy haul?

Heavy haul is the transportation of freight that exceeds standard legal weight, width, height, or length limits, or requires specialized equipment because of its size or configuration. Typical examples include industrial machinery, transformers, wind-energy components, cranes, refinery equipment, and large construction assemblies. These moves commonly require engineered routing, permits, escorts, specialized trailers, and close coordination from pickup to delivery.

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Questions About Your Next Move?

Speak with a specialized freight team that plans every detail.

Serving North America

Specialized freight capacity across the United States, México, and Canada, supported by strategically positioned teams.

3 Countries

Service Coverage

12 Locations

Key Hubs

24/7 Tracking

Dispatch Support

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Industry Recognized

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition

ACT Transport 50

Ranked #1 in North America for 16 years.

IC Cranes specialized transport recognition

IC Cranes Ranking

Ranked #5 globally for specialized transport.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy recognition

TT Top 100

Ranked #1 in Flatbed/Heavy category.

Plan Your Specialized Freight Move

Share your load details, route, and timeline. Our team will review the requirements and help build a 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.