Alaska Transportation News

Carlile Transportation is the premier Alaska-based transportation and supply chain partner. Carlile was established in 1980 to service Alaska’s retail, oil and gas, mining, construction, and commercial fishing industries.

In addition to providing complete logistics solutions for Alaska’s supply chain, Carlile also provides shipping solutions for Alaska’s consumers and businesses. As a premium provider of sea, road, and air freighting services with multiple locations both in Alaska and beyond", Carlile provides customers with swift market access and immediate access to Alaska’s full range of products.
The Top 3 Challenges for Freight Logistics

Freight logistics are essential to the proper function of a healthy supply chain. With so many moving parts and systems that need to work together as cleanly as possible, it’s natural to expect some big challenges. In the state of Alaska, we experience even bigger challenges. Key Challenges in Freight Logistics Freight logistics face several...

How to Haul Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment is a general term that refers to any vehicle designed for heavy-duty work. The most common types would include earth-moving machinery and construction vehicles like forklifts or graders. Heavy equipment frequently needs to be moved between locations to meet project demands. Just tossing a load on a truck and hitting the road isn’t...

How Hazmat Freight Shipping Companies Stay Safe

Transporting hazmat freight in Alaska is a serious business. Hazardous materials require great care, thoughtfulness, safety, and preparedness. Certified hazmat freight shipping companies must follow all federal and state guidelines to transport hazardous materials safely and securely. Protecting Alaskans from hazardous materials in transit requires much planning, training, and forethought. With best practices to guide...

Is Holiday Shipping to Alaska Really That Hard?

It won’t be long before the jingle of bells on Santa’s sleigh fills the night air, or maybe the jingle of mom’s car keys as she hauls an armful of presents from the store to hide in the garage. There’s no question that this is the biggest shopping season of the year. With an already...

Quest for Quality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 2021 CARLILE WINS COVETED QUEST FOR QUALITY AWARD Company recognized for industry excellence   ANCHORAGE – Carlile Transportation earned a 2021 Quest for Quality award from Logistics Management Magazine (LM) — one of the largest trade publications in the logistics industry. For nearly 40 years, the award has identified the best...

2021 General Rate Increase

Alaska 2021 General Rate Increase Announcement In response to the announced 2021 general rate increase by Tote Maritime Alaska, Carlile will be increasing our rates effective on November 14th, 2021. What is a General Rate Increase? A general rate increase (GRI) is a rate that carriers apply to ocean freight rates. The general rate increase,...

What Is LTL Freight Shipping?

When a company has goods to ship over the road, they might not have enough to fill an entire truck trailer. It makes financial and logistical sense for customers to only pay for the portion of trailer space that their specific load requires. A combination of small loads from multiple customers can be combined into...

What Department of Defense Services Does Carlile Transportation Provide?

Local, state, and federal agencies use Carlile because our equipment and expertise make Carlile the perfect provider of safe, successful deliveries. In fact, Carlile is approved by the Department of Defense to perform both hazardous material, munitions, and secure movements throughout the 48 contiguous states and Alaska.  In addition to DOD services, Carlile Transportation provides...

Carlile Transportation Online Bill Pay

Pay your Alaskan Shipping Invoices Online Did you know that you can pay your Alaskan Shipping Invoices Online? ONLINE BILL PAY makes paying your Alaskan shipping invoices fast, easy, and convenient. With just a few clicks you can pay all invoices, on a secure site, from any device, at any time. Convenience is the new standard!...

Help Alaskan Villages with Supplies

Carlile has grown from two tractors to one of Alaska’s largest trucking companies. Carlile is dedicated to meeting the unique trucking & logistics needs of Alaska as well as stepping in when needed to help communities across our great state. In a state like ours, with many communities in rural areas, we know how important...


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