Specialty Rigging & Machinery Moving Services

When oversized equipment, industrial machinery, or complex project cargo has no room for error, Little John Transportation Services brings 30+ years of specialized freight expertise to the move. From rigging coordination and route engineering to heavy-haul capacity, permits, escorts, and tracking, our team helps move high-value machinery safely, compliantly, and on schedule across North America.

Specialized heavy-haul trailer moving industrial machinery

Our Specialty Rigging & Machinery Moving Services

End-to-end support for complex machinery, heavy-haul, project cargo, permits, routing, and specialized transport.

Heavy-Haul Transport

Move oversize, overweight, and superload cargo with specialized planning, permits, escorts, tracking, and access to thousands of heavy-haul trailer configurations.

Machinery Moving

Coordinate industrial machinery moves for manufacturing, energy, data infrastructure, mining, construction, and plant relocation projects requiring specialized equipment and careful execution.

Rigging Coordination

Support complex loading, transloading, positioning, and site coordination needs through experienced project teams and specialized heavy equipment planning.

Permit Routing

Reduce compliance delays with oversize and overweight permitting, route engineering, escort coordination, pilot cars, and audit-ready documentation.

Specialized Trailers

Access flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, multi-axle, Schnabel, dual-lane, perimeter, and custom equipment.

Cross-Border Moves

Move machinery across the U.S.–México corridor with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, and heavy-haul cross-border support.

Heavy machinery loaded on specialized trailer for transport

Our Machinery Moving Process

Evaluate the Machinery and Route

We review equipment dimensions, weight, value, access points, timing, route constraints, and handling requirements. This helps determine whether the move needs heavy-haul, hot shot, cross-border, specialized trailers, escorts, or additional project cargo coordination.

Match Equipment and Capacity

Coordinate Permits and Escorts

Dispatch, Track, and Communicate

Confirm Delivery and Closeout

Trusted By Industry

Customer Success

Complex freight leaders trust Little John for machinery, heavy-haul, and project cargo execution.

"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 specialized freight partner built for complex, high-stakes machinery moves.

Experience

30+ years moving heavy-haul, hazmat, machinery, and cross-border freight most carriers refuse.

Capacity

Access 65,000+ approved carriers and thousands of specialized trailers for demanding machinery moves.

Compliance

Permits, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and documentation are handled with safety-first accountability.

Communication

Real teams answer the phone, track your load, and own the outcome from start to finish.

Meet Our Specialized Team

Experienced operators and account managers own 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

What types of machinery can you move?

Specialty rigging and machinery moving typically covers oversized, overweight, high-value, or unusually shaped equipment that requires more than standard truckload service. Common freight includes industrial machinery, plant equipment, power-generation components, data infrastructure, construction equipment, oilfield assets, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services supports these moves with heavy-haul planning, specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and a single accountable point of contact.

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Need Help Planning a Move?

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North American Service Areas

Specialized machinery moving support across key North American industrial, border, and logistics corridors.

Need Coverage for Your Lane?

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America’s leading specialized carrier.

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IC Cranes Recognition

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Top ranking for flatbed and heavy-haul capability.

Plan Your Machinery Move With Confidence

Tell us what you need moved, where it is going, dimensions, weight, and timing. A specialized freight expert will help plan 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.