ALASKA TRANSPORTATION NEWS

Carlile Transportation, established in 1980, is Alaska’s premier transportation and supply chain partner, serving industries like retail, oil and gas, mining, construction, and commercial fishing. Offering complete logistics and shipping solutions for businesses and consumers, Carlile connects Alaska with swift market access via sea, road, and air, with multiple locations across Alaska and beyond.

Stay updated on the latest news in Alaska’s transportation and logistics industry. Check out our articles below to learn valuable insights for businesses navigating the challenges of shipping to Alaska. Discover how we continue to connect communities and fuel growth across the state.
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. A general rate increase (GRI) is a rate that carriers apply to ocean freight rates. The general rate increase, coupled with increased costs across our...

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...

Employee Focused: Vaccination Event

Carlile Transporation is not only an employee-focused company but also safety-driven. Carlile took action early in the pandemic, following all CDC recommendations, increasing cleaning, distributing PPE, and assisting employees to work remotely when possible. Safety is one of Carlile’s core values – nothing is more important than keeping our employees, customers, and communities safe. Offering...

The Days of “No Shipping to Alaska” are Over

We’re Shipping to Alaska Get all of your items shipped to Alaska with MyConnect. Carlile MyConnect is the perfect package forwarding to Alaska solution – even when your favorite retailer says it can’t be done! How it Works: With MyConnect you get a special Lower 48 shipping address to use for your purchases. This allows...

NBRI Circle of Excellence

Carlile Wins Circle of Excellence award Carlile Transportation has been awarded the NBRI Circle of Excellence award. Survey results indicate significant increases in overall performance, employee experience. The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) has awarded Carlile its NBRI Circle of Excellence Award following a recent survey of employees at the Alaska-based trucking and logistics operator. Respondents gave high...

2020 General Rate Increase on Shipments

Carlile Transportation announces a general rate increase (GRI) on shipments, effective December 7th, 2020.   As a direct response to Tote Maritime Alaska’s announced rate increase, Carlile will implement a 5.95 percent general rate increase (GRI) for over-water shipments. Shipments with dedicated trucking services will increase by 4.68 percent. We continue to invest in our...

2020 Gold Pan Finalist

2020 Gold Pan Finalist: Distinguished Community Service – Large Business In 2019, Mountain View Elementary approached Terry Howard and asked if Carlile would sponsor a student attendance program. Their goal is to improve attendance, and they needed help to encourage this achievement.  Every student who achieves perfect attendance is entered into a monthly drawing. The...