Expert Transportation of Dangerous Goods Services

Move regulated, high-risk freight with confidence through Little John Transportation Services. Our Transportation of Dangerous Goods Services cover hazmat, AA&E, TPS-restricted, and cross-border shipments with certified capacity, audit-ready documentation, and hands-on coordination. Backed by 30+ years of specialized freight experience, we help shippers protect compliance, safety, schedules, and chain-of-custody from origin to final delivery.

Hazmat freight truck transporting dangerous goods

Our Transportation of Dangerous Goods Services

Certified, secure, and documented transportation solutions for regulated freight across North America.

Hazmat Solutions

Comprehensive transportation for all nine hazard classes using hazmat-certified capacity, safety-driven planning, audit-ready paperwork, and real-time coordination for regulated chemical, industrial, and sensitive freight.

AA&E Freight

Secure transportation for Arms, Ammunition & Explosives and TPS-restricted commodities, backed by certified experience, heightened security standards, and documentation controls for government and military freight.

Cross-Border Hazmat

Dangerous goods movement across U.S.–México lanes with bilingual operations, customs coordination, CTPAT-validated processes, bonded cargo handling, and secure facilities positioned at key border gateways.

Dispatcher coordinating hazmat freight documentation

Our Dangerous Goods Transport Process

Classify and Validate Requirements

We begin by reviewing the commodity, hazard class, UN/NA number, packaging, quantity, origin, destination, and timing requirements. This confirms the required authority, documentation, equipment, security controls, and routing considerations before capacity is assigned.

Match Certified Capacity

Plan Route and Documentation

Dispatch and Monitor Transit

Confirm Delivery and Records

Trusted By Industry

Proven Results

Complex regulated freight handled for enterprise shippers across chemical, defense, energy, and industrial sectors.

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

Jorge Otero

"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?

Specialized freight requires more than capacity; it requires accountability, credentials, and disciplined execution.

Certified

FMCSA HMSP holder with hazmat-certified BCOs qualified for regulated dangerous goods freight.

Experienced

30+ years handling hazmat, AA&E, cross-border, and heavy freight most carriers refuse.

Positioned

Teams positioned across U.S. and México freight hubs, including Laredo and Monterrey corridors.

Responsive

Real people provide 24/7 tracking, bilingual support, documentation, and proactive exception management.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators coordinating regulated freight across North America.

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 transportation of dangerous goods services?

Transportation of dangerous goods includes freight regulated because it can pose risks to people, property, or the environment during transit. This may include chemicals, explosives, ammunition, flammable liquids, gases, corrosives, oxidizers, and other hazardous materials. Little John Transportation Services supports all nine hazard classes with certified operators, documentation controls, routing coordination, and chain-of-custody practices built for high-consequence freight.

What compliance requirements apply to dangerous goods transportation?

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Have a Complex Hazmat Question?

Get clear answers before your regulated freight moves.

North America Coverage

Coordinated dangerous goods transportation across North America through key logistics hubs and certified carrier capacity.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Approved

Carrier Network

24/7 Tracking

Dispatch Support

Need Dangerous Goods Capacity?

Tell us your lane and commodity requirements today.

Recognized & Certified

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition logo

ACT Transport 50

Leading specialized transport ranking in North America

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition logo

IC Cranes Recognition

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport

TT Top 100 Flatbed Heavy recognition logo

TT Top 100

Trusted ranking for flatbed and heavy freight

Ready to Move Dangerous Goods Safely?

Send your shipment details, hazard class, origin, destination, and timing requirements. Our team will review capacity, compliance needs, and routing options for a safe, controlled 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.