Expert Refrigerated Container Drayage Services

When refrigerated containers leave the port, rail ramp, or cross-border gateway, temperature integrity cannot wait. Little John Transportation Services coordinates refrigerated container drayage with thermal-mapped reefer capacity, 24/7 live temperature monitoring, pre-cool confirmation, and audit-ready chain-of-custody support for food, pharma, perishables, and protect-from-freeze freight moving across North America.

Refrigerated container drayage truck at port yard

Our Refrigerated Container Drayage Services

Temperature-controlled drayage, cross-border reefer moves, expedited support, and audit-ready cold chain coordination.

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled freight service for frozen, chilled, pharma, perishables, and food-grade products using thermal-mapped reefer capacity with 24/7 live monitoring and audit-ready temperature records.

Intermodal Drayage

Rail and drayage capacity across North America for refrigerated containers, chassis coordination, and door-to-door routing between ramps, ports, cold storage, and final delivery points.

Cross-Border Reefer

U.S.–México refrigerated freight support with bilingual operations, customs and border coordination, bonded cargo handling, and strategic gateway coverage including Laredo and other border crossings.

Reefer Truckload

Full truckload refrigerated capacity for longer container-related moves, regional or long-haul lanes, and shipment transitions requiring reefer, specialized equipment, or container and chassis options.

Expedited Cold Chain

Time-critical refrigerated moves with direct routing, team-driver options, 24/7 dispatch, and under-60-minute response support for urgent food, pharma, life-sciences, or line-down freight.

Yard Coordination

Pre-positioned trailer and yard coordination programs help high-volume shippers reduce dock dwell, improve appointment flow, and maintain more predictable cold chain operations during volume swings.

Dispatcher monitoring refrigerated container drayage shipment

Our Refrigerated Drayage Process

Confirm Load and Temperature Requirements

We confirm commodity, required temperature range, pickup appointment, delivery window, container status, and any GDP, FSMA, sanitation, or chain-of-custody requirements before matching the move to qualified refrigerated capacity.

Match Reefer Capacity and Chassis

Coordinate Pickup and Drayage

Monitor Temperature in Transit

Deliver With Audit-Ready Records

Trusted By Leaders

Customer Success

Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex, temperature-sensitive freight across North American supply chains.

"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?

Little John Transportation Services combines refrigerated capacity, compliance discipline, and hands-on communication.

Cold Chain Control

Thermal-mapped reefer capacity and 24/7 monitoring help protect sensitive freight from pickup to delivery.

Audit Ready

Operators coordinate temperature logs, sanitation records, and chain-of-custody paperwork for audit-sensitive shipments.

North American Reach

Teams support refrigerated freight across the U.S., México, and Canada with bilingual cross-border coordination.

Vetted Network

Approved carriers are vetted and audited against legal, insurance, and performance standards for dependable execution.

Meet Our Logistics Team

Experienced freight specialists coordinating temperature-sensitive moves 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 is refrigerated container drayage?

Refrigerated container drayage is the short-haul movement of reefer containers between ports, rail ramps, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and final delivery points. The goal is to preserve the required temperature range during each handoff. Little John Transportation Services supports these moves with refrigerated capacity, live monitoring, dispatch coordination, and documentation for temperature-sensitive freight.

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Need Help Planning a Reefer Move?

Connect with our team for lane-specific guidance and capacity options.

Service Areas Covered

Refrigerated drayage and temperature-controlled freight support across major U.S., México, and Canada logistics markets.

Do We Cover Your Lane?

Tell us your lane and we’ll confirm capacity options.

Certified & Ranked

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America’s leading specialized carrier.

IC Cranes specialized transport recognition badge

IC Cranes Global

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

ISO 9001:2015 certification badge

ISO 9001:2015

Certified quality management for logistics operations.

Move Your Refrigerated Containers With Confidence

Share your lane, container details, temperature range, pickup window, and compliance requirements. Our team will review capacity, routing, monitoring, and documentation needs so you can move refrigerated freight with confidence.

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.