Intermodal Drayage
Coordinate rail-connected freight with drayage, container, chassis, and door-to-door routing options across North America, giving shippers practical flexibility between rail efficiency and truck delivery.
Move complex freight from rail to truck with Little John Transportation Services’ hands-on transloading support, coordinated drayage, cross-dock expertise, and in-house delivery capacity. With teams positioned across North America’s critical freight hubs, we manage timing, documentation, equipment matching, and final-mile coordination so your cargo keeps moving safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary handoffs from origin to destination.

Integrated transloading, drayage, truckload, and delivery support for complex freight moving through North American rail hubs.
Coordinate rail-connected freight with drayage, container, chassis, and door-to-door routing options across North America, giving shippers practical flexibility between rail efficiency and truck delivery.
Move transloaded freight onward with dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized, container, and chassis capacity backed by 65,000+ approved carriers and 24/7 dispatch visibility.
Support border-linked transloads with bilingual operations, customs coordination, bonded cargo handling, and Laredo cross-dock capabilities, including a 120-ton bridge crane for superloads.
Handle oversize, overweight, and project freight with specialized trailers, permitting support, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and the operational experience needed for complex cargo transfers.
Use pre-positioned trailers, drop-and-hook capacity, yard coordination, and surge support to reduce dock dwell and improve trailer flow around high-volume transload operations.
Secure owned equipment, dedicated fleet programs, driver continuity, KPI reporting, and surge backup for predictable delivery lanes after freight is transloaded from rail.

We review rail arrival details, commodity requirements, dimensions, weight, temperature needs, customs status, and delivery windows. Your team gets one accountable contact who confirms scope, equipment, documentation, and any special handling requirements before freight is touched.
Complex freight teams trust Little John Transportation Services for accountable planning, tracking, and delivery execution.
Built for shippers who need accountable people, compliant execution, and flexible capacity.
Real teams answer the phone, coordinate details, and own rail-to-truck execution from start to finish.
30+ years moving freight most carriers avoid, including heavy-haul, hazmat, and cross-border cargo.
FMCSA, ISO, CTPAT, hazmat, and Responsible Care credentials support compliant, audit-ready handling.
Teams in key U.S. and México freight hubs support fast coordination where complex cargo moves.
Meet the operators behind complex freight execution.

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.
A transloading service transfers freight from one transportation mode to another, such as railcar to truck, so cargo can continue to its final destination efficiently. It often includes drayage coordination, cross-dock handling, equipment matching, documentation, storage, and final delivery. Little John Transportation Services supports complex freight that requires careful planning, compliance controls, and hands-on communication from pickup through delivery.
Get practical answers from people who manage complex freight every day.
Coordinated transloading, drayage, and delivery support across major freight markets in the U.S., México, and Canada.
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Recognized as North America’s leading specialized carrier.
Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.
Top ranking for flatbed and heavy-haul performance.
Share your rail arrival details, commodity requirements, equipment needs, and delivery window. Our team will review the move, confirm capacity, and provide a practical plan for safe, accountable execution.
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.