Specialized Heavy Haul Freight & Transport Services

Move oversize, overweight, and high-value project cargo with a specialized heavy haul team built for complex logistics. Little John Transportation Services provides planning, permitting, route engineering, escorts, specialized equipment, and tracking for freight most carriers refuse—backed by 30+ years of experience, North American capacity, and safety-driven execution from pickup through delivery.

Specialized heavy haul truck transporting oversize industrial cargo

Our Heavy Haul Freight Services

Specialized capacity, compliance support, and hands-on coordination for demanding freight across North America.

Project Cargo

Full-cycle heavy haul service for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including planning, specialized trailers, permitting, escorts, tracking, and single-point coordination for industrial cargo.

Route Engineering

Permit and route support for complex loads, accounting for dimensions, axle weights, bridge limits, curfews, escorts, and jurisdiction requirements before freight moves.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed capacity for machinery, building materials, equipment, and freight requiring open-deck loading, securement expertise, and flexible regional or long-haul movement.

Hazmat Transport

Hazardous materials transportation covering all nine hazard classes, supported by FMCSA HMSP authority, Hazmat-certified BCOs, TPS approval, and AA&E experience.

Cross-Border Freight

U.S.–México heavy haul and specialized freight support with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, Laredo cross-dock capacity, and superload transloading.

Hot Shot Freight

Fast-response transport for urgent project parts, oilfield service, AOG support, machinery moves, and time-critical heavy freight using hot-shot and expedited equipment.

Heavy haul transport planning with specialized trailer

Our Heavy Haul Process

Load Review And Planning

Your team reviews dimensions, weights, drawings, origin, destination, timing, and special handling needs. This early planning identifies equipment requirements, permit complexity, escort needs, and any constraints that could affect cost, routing, or delivery.

Equipment And Carrier Matching

Permitting And Route Engineering

Escorts Dispatch And Tracking

Delivery And Documentation Closeout

Trusted By Industry

Proven Results

Trusted by global enterprises moving high-stakes freight across energy, defense, data, and industrial sectors.

"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?

Choose a transportation partner built for freight that demands more than standard capacity.

Experience

Over 30 years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border freight other carriers avoid.

Capacity

Access 2,700+ specialized trailers for oversize, overweight, superload, and project cargo.

Compliance

Permitting, route engineering, escorts, documentation, and safety controls are built into execution.

Communication

Real teams answer the phone, track the load, and own the outcome.

Meet The Freight Team

Operators, account managers, and dispatch teams owning every outcome.

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 considered specialized freight in trucking?

Specialized freight includes cargo that requires more than standard dry van capacity, such as oversize, overweight, hazardous, high-value, temperature-sensitive, or project cargo. In heavy haul, this often means industrial machinery, energy components, military freight, data infrastructure, or construction equipment requiring route surveys, permits, escorts, specialized trailers, and experienced operators.

What qualifies as heavy haul freight?

Do you handle oversize and overweight permits?

How do you choose the right trailer for a heavy haul load?

Can you move heavy haul freight across borders?

How is heavy haul freight pricing determined?

Do you provide tracking for specialized heavy haul shipments?

What industries use specialized heavy haul transport?

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North American Coverage

Serving complex freight corridors across the United States, México, and Canada with strategically positioned teams.

North America

Service Area

65,000+

Carrier Network

65M+

Annual Miles

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Recognized Leaders

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition logo

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as a North American specialized transport leader.

IC Cranes Specialized Transport ranking logo

IC Cranes Ranking

Global ranking for crane and specialized transport excellence.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition logo

TT Top 100

Top recognition for flatbed and heavy haul performance.

Move Complex Freight With Confidence

Share your load dimensions, origin, destination, timing, and documentation needs. A real transportation specialist will review the details, identify the right equipment and permitting requirements, and help plan a safe, compliant move.

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.