Heavy Haul Trailers & Specialized Transport Services

Move oversized, overweight, and high-value freight with a specialized transport partner built for complexity. Little John Transportation Services coordinates heavy haul trailers, RGN capacity, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and cross-border execution for industries where safety, compliance, and on-time delivery cannot be left to chance.

Heavy haul trailer transporting oversized industrial equipment

Our Heavy Haul Services

Specialized trailer, permitting, routing, and transport solutions for freight that demands more than standard capacity.

Heavy Haul

End-to-end support for oversize, overweight, and superload cargo, including planning, specialized trailer selection, permit coordination, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and single-point communication.

Specialized Trailers

RGN, lowboy, double-drop, multi-axle, stretch, Schnabel, perimeter, and custom trailer capacity for tall, heavy, irregular, or mission-critical freight.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed and step-deck options for machinery, building products, energy components, steel, industrial freight, and other loads requiring open-deck transport.

Permitting Support

Permit and route support for oversize and overweight moves, including jurisdictional requirements, road restrictions, escort planning, bridge clearance review, and compliance documentation.

Cross-Border Transport

Specialized U.S.–México freight support with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded handling, heavy-haul cross-border capability, and a CTPAT-compliant Laredo facility.

Hazmat Transport

Hazmat, AA&E, and TPS-restricted freight handling backed by HMSP authority, certified operators, safety programs, sensitive cargo protocols, and government freight experience.

Heavy haul team planning an oversized transport route

Our Heavy Haul Transport Process

Freight Review And Load Profiling

Your specialist gathers dimensions, weight, drawings, origin and destination details, site access requirements, delivery windows, and any handling constraints. This creates a complete freight profile before equipment, routing, permitting, or escort needs are finalized.

Specialized Trailer Matching

Permitting And Route Engineering

Dispatch And Move Coordination

Tracking Through Final Delivery

Trusted By Enterprises

Success Stories

Trusted by global leaders for complex freight, specialized trailers, cross-border projects, and high-stakes delivery.

"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?

Complex freight needs more than capacity. It needs accountability, planning, and proven execution.

Experience

Thirty-plus years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and project cargo most carriers will not touch.

Trailer Capacity

Access RGN, lowboy, stretch, multi-axle, flatbed, and custom heavy-haul trailer capacity.

Full Support

Permits, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and documentation are coordinated by accountable specialists.

Human Service

Real people answer, update, and solve problems with 24/7 dispatch and bilingual support.

Meet The Specialized Team

Operator-led specialists coordinating 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

How much weight can a RGN haul?

RGN trailer capacity varies by deck configuration, axle count, state rules, and route conditions. Standard RGN setups often handle around 40,000 to 80,000 pounds, while multi-axle and specialized configurations can move much heavier cargo. Little John Transportation Services supports heavy-haul planning with RGN, lowboy, stretch, multi-axle, and custom trailer options matched to the load.

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Still Have Heavy Haul Questions?

Get expert answers before your next complex move.

North American Service Areas

Specialized transport coverage across North America, supported by teams positioned where complex freight moves.

Do We Cover Your Route?

Share your lane and freight details for availability.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 ranking badge

ACT Transport 50

Ranked North America's top specialized carrier.

IC Cranes specialized transport ranking badge

IC Cranes Top 5

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy ranking badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Ready To Move Complex Freight?

Tell us your freight dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. A real transportation specialist will review the details and coordinate the right equipment, permits, routing, and support.

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.