Expert Project Cargo Services — US & Canada

Move oversized, heavy, regulated, and time-critical cargo across U.S. and Canada corridors with a team built for complexity. Little John Transportation Services coordinates equipment, permits, route planning, escorts, tracking, and cross-border requirements so industrial, energy, defense, data infrastructure, and machinery freight reaches its destination with safety-driven control and human-first communication.

Project cargo heavy-haul transport on highway

Our Project Cargo Services

End-to-end project cargo solutions for oversized, regulated, cross-border, and time-critical freight across North America.

Heavy-Haul Cargo

Oversize, overweight, and superload transportation with specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, HVTT coverage, and single-point coordination for industrial, energy, defense, and infrastructure cargo.

Route Engineering

Permit coordination and engineered routing for complex freight, including state and provincial requirements, escort planning, bridge reviews, road restrictions, and documentation for safe, compliant transport.

Canada Cross-Border

Specialized freight movement across U.S. and Canada lanes with customs coordination, bonded freight capabilities, Landstar Canada access, and security-focused credentials including FAST, CSA, and C-TPAT.

Hazmat Transport

Hazardous materials transportation for regulated project cargo across all nine hazard classes, supported by HMSP credentials, hazmat-certified BCOs, TPS approval, and Responsible Care safety practices.

Expedited Freight

Time-critical project parts, AOG freight, line-down freight, and urgent components moved with direct routing, team-driver options, hot-shot capacity, real-time tracking, and 24/7 dispatch response.

Specialized Truckload

Full truckload capacity for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and specialized equipment, backed by vetted carriers, 24/7 dispatch, tracking, claims support, and a single point of contact.

Specialized project cargo trailer being route planned

Our Project Cargo Planning Process

Confirm Cargo and Route Requirements

We collect dimensions, weights, commodity details, route endpoints, delivery windows, and site constraints. For U.S. and Canada project freight, we also identify border, provincial, state, and seasonal route requirements early.

Match Specialized Equipment and Capacity

Engineer Permits and Escort Plans

Dispatch, Track, and Communicate

Complete Delivery and Documentation

Trusted By Leaders

Success Stories

Complex cargo moves trusted by enterprise shippers across energy, technology, defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

"El agente Landstar XKN en Little John's es excelente. Guillermo y Alam en XKN son muy profesionales, siempre me tratan con dignidad y respeto. Son bilingües español/inglés. Su operación de despacho está entre las mejores de Landstar. Hacen que el transporte vuelva a ser grandioso."

Gustavo Gonzalez
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

A specialized freight partner built for cargo that demands more planning, control, and accountability.

Proven Expertise

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and complex cargo most carriers refuse.

North American Reach

U.S. and Canada coverage with teams positioned near key freight corridors and border gateways.

Full-Cycle Control

Permits, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and chain-of-custody documentation managed with precision.

Human Support

Real logistics professionals coordinate every shipment with 24/7 dispatch, tracking, and bilingual support.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators behind complex project cargo moves.

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 project cargo in shipping?

Project cargo is freight that requires specialized planning because it is oversized, overweight, unusually shaped, high-value, regulated, or operationally critical. It often involves heavy machinery, power generation equipment, aerospace components, defense freight, data infrastructure, wind-energy parts, or plant relocation cargo. Successful project cargo shipping typically includes route engineering, permits, specialized trailers, escorts, tracking, and coordinated delivery windows.

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Service Areas Covered

Coordinated project cargo capacity across U.S. and Canada lanes, backed by North American logistics hubs.

U.S. & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Carriers

Carrier Network

65M+ Miles

Annual Miles

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 award recognition

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America’s leading specialized transporter.

IC Cranes specialized transport recognition

IC Cranes Recognition

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport capability.

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy recognition

TT Top 100

Top-ranked flatbed and heavy-haul transport provider.

Plan Your Project Cargo Move

Share your dimensions, weight, route, commodity, and timing requirements. A real logistics specialist will review your project cargo needs and coordinate the right 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.