Southwest Missouri Traffic Management, a division of Big John’s, delivers full‑service traffic control, management, and equipment with a clear standard: zero traffic incidents in every work zone. This safety‑first approach has earned us one of the strongest reputations for performance and customer satisfaction in the region since 2002.
ATSSA‑Certified Traffic Experts
Big John’s is the only ATSSA‑certified traffic control designer in Joplin, with technician, supervisor, flagger, and flagger‑instructor traffic control certifications on staff. Two team members recently traveled to Denver to become ATSSA‑certified flagger instructors so they can train and certify other organizations’ employees, and they emphasize that flaggers are required to be certified to be on the road. This depth of traffic control certification sets Big John's apart and should sit front and center for organizations that care about liability, compliance, and doing traffic control the right way.
Since 2002, we have provided full‑service traffic management—from initial design and traffic control planning to work‑zone setup, active management, and recovery once the job is complete. Our traffic controllers maintain strong working relationships with state, federal, and city agencies, both in the Joplin area and throughout the broader four‑state region.
Full‑Service Traffic Management
Traffic control technicians are built on the belief that safer roads save lives. As traffic volumes increase, it becomes critical to design work zones and select equipment that protects moving vehicles, workers, and pedestrians. Big John’s acts as Southwest Missouri’s one‑stop source for traffic control needs:
- Developing traffic control plans and street layouts for construction, utility work, and special events.
- Coordinating with the appropriate government entities on your behalf so plans are approved and requirements are met.
- Setting up, monitoring, and maintaining work zones, then removing equipment and restoring traffic patterns when work is finished.
Big John's has been the primary traffic management resource for the City of Joplin for more than a decade and is the only full‑service design‑and‑implementation traffic control company in the four‑state area!
What Traffic Control Includes
Our traffic controller team outlines traffic control in practical terms: when you see cones, road work signs, and road closures guiding vehicles safely around work, that is the kind of service we provide! We manage traffic flow in and out of job sites, keeping lanes organized and sightlines clear whenever roads are partially or fully blocked.
Beyond roadway construction, Big John’s supports smaller events and private activities, using pedestrian barricades, cones, and message boards to keep people and vehicles separated. Examples include:
- Backpack giveaways and community drive‑through events
- Vendor events and local gatherings that need temporary traffic control routing and lane control
- Home Pro’s Halloween and Christmas events, where cones and layouts manage heavy visitor traffic
- Unique events such as a long‑distance bike race from Fayetteville into Missouri, where our team supplied message boards and traffic control along the route
Typically, city-sponsored events such as turkey trots are usually handled by the city. Big John’s traffic control is here for everyone else. We help private organizations, businesses, and event hosts with lane closures, traffic routing, and safety setups so your event runs smoothly and safely.
Traffic Control Equipment & Inventory
If it is orange, flashes, or goes on the road, Big John’s likely has it. We provide high‑quality traffic control equipment throughout the four‑state area and offer both rental and sales options so you can get what you need for short‑term projects or ongoing operations.
Channelizing Devices
Used to guide drivers and pedestrians safely around work areas and obstructions:
- Cones and delineators
- Type I, Type II, and Type III barricades
- Barrels/drums
- Warning lights (Types A, B, and C)
Traffic Control Devices
Larger, more visible devices that help direct and inform traffic:
- Arrow trailers and arrow boards
- Portable changeable message signs
- Temporary crash barrel attenuators
- Truck‑mounted attenuators
Signs & Mounting Hardware
For regulatory, warning, and guidance needs on temporary or permanent setups:
- Custom and D.O.T.‑approved signs, including regulatory, construction/warning, school, guide, and roll‑up options
- Metal posts, U‑channel posts, round galvanized posts, and square galvanized posts
Flagging Equipment & Safety Gear
Supporting certified flaggers and on‑site crews:
- ANSI‑compliant flagging vests, flags, stop/slow paddles, and flashlights
- Safety vests, safety fence, and sandbags
These options allow contractors and event organizers to rent a complete package or purchase specific items while giving the option to use Big John’s for layout, planning, and setup.
Construction & Event Applications
Southwest Missouri Traffic Management understands the different demands of construction, utilities, and events and tailors its solutions accordingly. Typical applications include:
- Road and lane closures for resurfacing, utility installation, and repair work.
- Shoulder and lane shifts that safely move traffic around active crews and equipment.
- Temporary detours and alternate routing for intersections or downtown streets.
- Event routes and staging for vendor events, festivals, charity rides, and community gatherings that need safe vehicle and pedestrian flow.
Our team’s experience in Joplin and the four‑state region means we understand how local drivers behave, where sightlines are challenging, and how to design setups that work in real‑world conditions, not just on paper.
One‑Stop Partner for Safe Work Zones
Big John’s is the region’s #1 stop for traffic control equipment and services! We combine ATSSA‑certified design and training, deep equipment inventory, agency coordination, and hands‑on setup and maintenance into a single, integrated service. Customers keep coming back because they can hand over their traffic challenges—street plans, approvals, equipment, and certified flaggers—and know a professional, safety‑focused team will handle the details.
