Heavy Haul & Oversize Trucking Services, Utah

Move oversize, overweight, and project cargo across Utah with a specialized team built for high-stakes freight. Little John Transportation Services coordinates equipment, permits, route planning, escorts, and tracking for machinery, energy components, data infrastructure, and industrial loads. From mountain corridors to construction-heavy growth areas, we help complex shipments move safely, compliantly, and on schedule.

Heavy-haul truck transporting oversize machinery in Utah

Our Heavy Haul & Oversize Trucking Services

Specialized trucking solutions for oversize freight, permits, equipment, project cargo, and urgent heavy-haul support.

Heavy Haul

Full-cycle support for oversize, overweight, and superload freight, including planning, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and specialized trailer coordination for high-value industrial cargo.

Permitting

State permit coordination, route analysis, bridge and clearance review, and escort planning help complex loads move safely through regulated corridors and challenging delivery environments.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed capacity supports machinery, building materials, industrial equipment, and open-deck freight that needs secure loading, flexible access, and experienced handling from pickup through delivery.

Project Cargo

Specialized and project cargo support for energy, defense, data infrastructure, wind components, refinery moves, mining equipment, and heavy industrial freight requiring customized execution.

Full Truckload

Full truckload options include flatbed, step-deck, reefer, dry van, specialized equipment, regional and long-haul routing, and 24/7 dispatch and tracking support.

Hot Shot

Urgent smaller loads move quickly using Class 3-5 trucks, gooseneck trailers, expedited routing, real-time tracking, and same-day dispatch availability when timing is critical.

Heavy-haul truck planning an oversize freight route

Our Heavy-Haul Planning Process

Review Freight Requirements

Your dedicated contact gathers load dimensions, weight, drawings, site details, timing, and route constraints. For Utah origins or destinations, early details help flag mountain grades, seasonal weather concerns, and access limitations.

Match Specialized Equipment

Engineer Route And Permits

Dispatch And Track

Deliver And Document

Trusted By Industry

Proven Results

Trusted by global enterprises moving complex, high-value freight across demanding North American lanes.

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

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The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

Choose a specialized freight partner built for complex, high-consequence transportation.

Experience

30+ years moving the heavy-haul cargo many carriers refuse.

Capacity

Specialized trailers support Utah machinery, energy, construction, and infrastructure freight.

Compliance

Permitting, documentation, and safety standards are handled with audit-ready discipline.

Communication

Real teams answer quickly when Utah routes, timing, or site conditions change.

Meet The Freight Team

Experienced operators coordinating complex freight from start to finish.

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 qualifies as heavy haul or oversize freight?

Heavy haul trucking is used for freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits, such as industrial machinery, transformers, wind-energy components, refinery equipment, and large construction assets. These moves typically require specialized trailers, engineered routing, state permits, escorts, and careful scheduling to avoid clearance, bridge, and roadway restrictions.

Do oversize loads in Utah require permits?

What equipment is used for heavy haul trucking?

How is heavy haul trucking priced?

How far in advance should I schedule an oversize load?

Can you handle project cargo and industrial machinery?

Will my heavy haul shipment be tracked?

What areas do you serve for heavy haul transportation?

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Service Areas Covered

Heavy-haul support for Utah shipments moving across North America’s major freight corridors.

U.S., México & Canada

Service Area

65,000+ Approved

Carrier Network

65M+ Miles

Annual Miles

Do We Service Your Lane?

Tell us where your freight starts and where it needs to go.

Ranked & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ACT Transport 50 recognition badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized North American specialized transport leader.

IC Cranes and Specialized Transport recognition badge

IC Global Top 5

Global recognition for cranes and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy recognition badge

TT Top 100

Leading flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Plan Your Oversize Move

Share your dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. Our team will review equipment, permitting, routing, and execution requirements.

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.