Oil Rig Moving & Transportation Services

Move drilling rigs, oilfield equipment, and oversized energy cargo with a transportation partner built for complex freight. Little John Transportation Services coordinates heavy-haul capacity, route engineering, permits, escorts, tracking, and compliance for demanding moves across North America. With 30+ years handling freight most carriers refuse, your rig move gets hands-on planning from pickup through final set.

Heavy-haul trailer moving oil rig equipment

Our Oil Rig Moving Services

End-to-end specialized transportation for rigs, oilfield components, support equipment, and urgent project freight across North America safely.

Heavy-Haul Moves

Specialized planning and capacity for drilling rigs, modules, machinery, and heavy oilfield components requiring lowboys, RGNs, multi-axle trailers, escorts, and engineered routes.

Route & Permits

Support for oversize and overweight permits, route surveys, bridge checks, travel restrictions, pilot cars, and documentation before complex rig loads enter the road.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed and step-deck capacity for rig mats, pipe, skids, support structures, and oilfield equipment that needs secure open-deck transportation.

Hazmat Transport

Compliant transportation for regulated oilfield materials, supported by HMSP credentials, Hazmat-certified operators, TWIC certification, and audit-ready safety practices.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response hot shot service for urgent rig parts, oilfield service equipment, and same-day project freight using goosenecks and specialty platforms.

Cross-Border Moves

U.S., México, and Canada freight support with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, and heavy-haul cross-border capabilities.

Heavy-haul route planning for oil rig transportation

Our Five-Step Rig Moving Process

Load Assessment and Move Planning

We gather dimensions, weights, lift points, pickup constraints, delivery access, and timing requirements. Your team gets a practical move plan built around oilfield realities, not a generic truckload quote.

Route Engineering and Permit Coordination

Equipment Matching and Crew Assignment

Dispatch, Escorts, and Live Tracking

Delivery, Documentation, and Closeout Review

Trusted By Industry

Proven Heavy-Haul Results

Complex energy freight requires proven execution, disciplined planning, and carriers trusted by major industrial customers.

"Alisha. WPE. Excelente servicio, un placer trabajar con ustedes, siempre."

Jorge Otero
Built For Complexity

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Little John Transportation Services brings specialized capacity, compliance, and communication to complex oilfield freight.

Heavy-Haul Depth

Over 7,000 specialized trailers support demanding rig, machinery, and energy equipment moves.

Compliance First

Permits, route engineering, hazmat credentials, and audit-ready paperwork are built into planning.

Human Dispatch

Real people answer, coordinate, track, and own the outcome from quote to delivery.

Continental Reach

Strategic teams and carrier capacity support rig moves across the U.S., México, and Canada.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators and account managers behind every complex move.

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 do you move an oil rig?

Oil rig transportation starts with detailed equipment dimensions, weights, pickup and delivery conditions, and schedule requirements. Little John Transportation Services then matches the move to specialized trailers, plans the route, coordinates permits and escorts, dispatches vetted capacity, and monitors the load through delivery. For complex projects, the team also manages documentation, chain of custody, and exception communication.

What permits are needed for oil rig transportation?

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Need Help Planning a Rig Move?

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North American Service Areas

Specialized rig transportation coverage across major North American energy, industrial, and cross-border freight corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Carriers

Carrier Network

65M+ Miles

Annual Miles

Do We Cover Your Route?

Tell us your route and cargo details for availability.

Recognized Leader

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

North America's leading specialized transport ranking.

IC Cranes specialized transport recognition badge

IC Cranes Top 5

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Top ranking for flatbed and heavy-haul capacity.

Plan Your Next Oil Rig Move

Share your origin, destination, dimensions, weight, timing, and compliance requirements so our team can plan the right solution.

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.