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.
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.

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

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.
Trusted by enterprise shippers moving complex, temperature-sensitive freight across North American supply chains.
Little John Transportation Services combines refrigerated capacity, compliance discipline, and hands-on communication.
Thermal-mapped reefer capacity and 24/7 monitoring help protect sensitive freight from pickup to delivery.
Operators coordinate temperature logs, sanitation records, and chain-of-custody paperwork for audit-sensitive shipments.
Teams support refrigerated freight across the U.S., México, and Canada with bilingual cross-border coordination.
Approved carriers are vetted and audited against legal, insurance, and performance standards for dependable execution.
Experienced freight specialists coordinating temperature-sensitive moves across North America.

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.
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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Refrigerated drayage and temperature-controlled freight support across major U.S., México, and Canada logistics markets.
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65,000+ Carriers
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Recognized as North America’s leading specialized carrier.
Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.
Certified quality management for logistics operations.
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.
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.