Reliable Transloading Services in Houston

Move freight through Houston’s port, rail, and highway corridors with coordinated transloading built for complex cargo. Little John Transportation Services supports container transfers, cross-dock moves, heavy-haul handling, hazmat coordination, and time-sensitive freight with real teams, 24/7 tracking, bilingual support, and audit-ready documentation from pickup through final delivery.

Transloading operation at a Houston freight yard

Our Transloading Services Services

Coordinated transloading solutions for port, rail, cross-border, heavy-haul, hazmat, and temperature-sensitive freight.

Cross-Dock Transfers

Coordinate trailer-to-trailer, container-to-truck, or dock-based freight transfers with the equipment, scheduling, documentation, and tracking needed to keep freight moving through Houston lanes.

Cross-Border Transloading

Move cargo between U.S. and México equipment with bilingual coordination, customs support, bonded freight handling, and access to cross-border trailer and transloading capacity.

Heavy-Haul Transfers

Support machinery, superloads, industrial components, and oversized freight with specialized trailers, route planning, permitting coordination, escorts, and heavy-lift transfer resources.

Container Drayage

Connect rail, port, container, chassis, and truck capacity through coordinated drayage and transloading plans built around delivery windows and equipment requirements.

Cold Chain Transfers

Protect pharma, perishables, and food-grade freight with reefer equipment, temperature logging, pre-cool confirmation, sanitation records, and live monitoring during transfers.

Hazmat Transfers

Coordinate hazardous material transfers with certified capacity, safety-focused documentation, chain-of-custody controls, and compliance support for regulated industrial and chemical freight.

Freight being transloaded between trailers at a logistics yard

Our 5-Step Transloading Process

Review Freight And Transfer Requirements

We review freight dimensions, weight, commodity, timing, current equipment, and delivery requirements. For Houston-area moves, we factor port access, industrial corridor routing, hazardous material rules, and any temperature or documentation needs before building the plan.

Match Equipment And Carrier Capacity

Coordinate Handoff And Documentation

Track Transfer Through Completion

Confirm Delivery And Closeout

Trusted By Industry

Success Stories

Complex freight shippers rely on Little John for accountable execution across demanding North American lanes.

"Alisha. WPE. Great service, nice working with you, all the time."

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Little John brings specialized freight experience, compliance discipline, and real accountability to every transloading move.

Experience

Three decades moving complex freight through demanding industrial, port, and cross-border supply chains.

24/7 Support

Real dispatchers monitor Houston-area moves and urgent freight lanes around the clock.

Compliance

HMSP, ISO, CTPAT, TWIC, hazmat, and SmartWay credentials support regulated freight.

Capacity

Access specialized trailers, reefers, chassis, heavy-haul assets, and vetted carriers across North America.

Meet The Houston Team

Experienced operators coordinating complex freight with hands-on accountability.

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 are transloading services?

Transloading transfers freight from one mode or trailer to another, such as container to flatbed, van to reefer, or cross-border trailer to U.S. equipment. The goal is to keep cargo moving efficiently when routing, equipment, customs, or delivery requirements change. Little John coordinates the equipment, carriers, documentation, and tracking needed to protect each handoff.

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Service Areas Covered

Serving Houston freight lanes and major North American logistics corridors with responsive transloading coordination.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

24/7 Dispatch

Availability

65,000+ Carriers

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Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized freight leader.

IC Cranes specialized transport ranking badge

IC Cranes Ranking

Global ranking for cranes and specialized transport.

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TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy-haul industry recognition.

Plan Your Houston Transloading Move

Share your shipment details, equipment needs, origin, destination, timing, and compliance requirements. A real freight specialist will review the move and coordinate the right transloading plan.

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.