Oversize Heavy Haul Trucking in Vermont

Move oversized, overweight, and high-value freight through Vermont with heavy haul planning built for mountain grades, rural access roads, seasonal restrictions, and tight delivery windows. Little John Transportation Services coordinates equipment, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and compliance documentation through one accountable team—helping complex cargo move safely from origin to destination.

Heavy haul truck carrying an oversize load in Vermont

Our Heavy Haul Trucking Services

Specialized oversize load services covering planning, equipment, permits, escorts, routing, tracking, and cross-border coordination.

Heavy Haul

Move oversized, overweight, and superload freight with full-cycle support for planning, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and delivery coordination across demanding industrial sectors.

Oversize Permitting

Coordinate oversize and overweight permits, travel windows, and compliance requirements with experienced teams managing high-volume permit activity for complex freight moves.

Route Engineering

Plan routes around bridge limits, height clearances, road restrictions, grade changes, turn radius, construction zones, and state-specific requirements before the load moves.

Specialized Trailers

Access flatbeds, step-decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, lowboys, multi-axle, Schnabel, dual-lane, perimeter, custom, and double-drop options for specialized cargo.

Escort Coordination

Coordinate pilot cars, escorts, dispatch instructions, and route communication for loads requiring enhanced visibility, traffic control, or specialized safety support.

Cross-Border Haul

Move heavy and oversize freight across U.S.–Canada lanes with customs and border coordination supported by certified cross-border capacity and experienced logistics teams.

Heavy haul team planning an oversize load route

Our Oversize Load Planning Process

Confirm Load Details And Constraints

Your account team confirms load dimensions, weight, commodity, pickup access, delivery site conditions, and timing. Vermont-specific factors such as rural roads, grade changes, and seasonal weather are reviewed early so planning begins with accurate constraints.

Match The Right Equipment

Engineer Route And Permits

Coordinate Escorts And Dispatch

Track Delivery Through Completion

Trusted By Enterprises

Proven Results

Trusted by leading industrial, technology, energy, automotive, and infrastructure brands for complex freight execution.

"Alisha. WPE. Excelente servicio, un placer trabajar con ustedes, siempre."

Jorge Otero

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero

"Alisha. WPE. Excelente servicio, un placer trabajar con ustedes, siempre."

Jorge Otero

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero

"Alisha. WPE. Excelente servicio, un placer trabajar con ustedes, siempre."

Jorge Otero

"By far Jacob Goodwin has been one of the most professional, straight-up Landstar agents I've dealt with til this day. He's very understanding and honest, and will do everything he can to make sure the rate is fair. Thanks for doing a great job, keep it up."

Jerome Washington

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

Jorge Otero
The Little John Difference

Why Choose Little John Transportation Services?

A safety-driven heavy haul partner with the equipment, people, and process complex freight requires.

Proven Experience

30+ years moving oversize, hazmat, and cross-border freight many carriers will not handle.

Route Expertise

Route planning accounts for Vermont terrain, bridge limits, rural access, and seasonal travel restrictions.

Deep Capacity

65,000+ approved carriers and 7,000+ specialized trailers support demanding oversize load requirements.

Human Support

Real teams provide 24/7 tracking, updates, and accountability across Vermont and beyond.

Meet The Heavy Haul Team

Experienced operators, account managers, and specialized freight coordinators.

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 counts as a heavy haul or oversize load?

Heavy haul trucking is used for freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits, including oversized machinery, transformers, construction equipment, wind-energy components, industrial vessels, and project cargo. Little John Transportation Services supports these shipments with specialized trailers, permitting, route engineering, escorts, tracking, and documentation so each load is matched to the right equipment and legal travel plan.

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North American Coverage

Heavy haul support across North America, with teams positioned near major freight corridors and border gateways.

3 Countries

Service Area

12 Hubs

Locations

24/7 Tracking

Support

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 award badge

ACT Transport 50

Recognized as North America’s leading specialized carrier.

IC Cranes specialized transport award badge

IC Cranes Top 5

Global recognition for crane and specialized transport.

TT Top 100 flatbed heavy award badge

TT Top 100

Top flatbed and heavy-haul industry ranking.

Plan Your Vermont Oversize Load

Share your load dimensions, origin, destination, timing, and handling requirements. Our team will review equipment, routing, permits, escorts, and compliance needs before recommending the right heavy haul solution.

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.