As you consider a career in the trucking industry, Alaska may be a destination that piques your interest. This vast and breathtaking state relies heavily on road-based freight transportation, providing numerous opportunities for those seeking a unique and challenging work environment. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of Alaska trucking jobs,...
Carlile is Alaska’s leading trucking and logistics company, driven by best-of-the-best experts committed to safe and reliable shipping across Alaska and beyond. We’re looking for qualified truck drivers for both our line and local route sectors in Alaska and the contiguous U.S., which we Alaskans refer to as “the Lower 48.” Our line drivers in...
As any business owner or manager in Alaska will tell you, you have to understand the challenges of logistics and transportation in such a vast and remote state. LTL transportation, or less-than-truckload transportation, is an efficient and cost-effective solution that can benefit your business in numerous ways. In this post, we will discuss the advantages...
Many retailers do not offer shipping to remote areas, such as Alaska, via consumer parcel-delivery services, such as USPS, FedEx and UPS. Package forwarding is a service provided by large-cargo shipping companies, such as Carlile, to receive packages in the Lower 48 and bring them to the 907. It’s a great way for Alaskans to...
We are thrilled to be joining over 2,000 retail supply chain professionals at LINK2023 – A Supply Chain Conference held in Orlando, Florida. This highly-anticipated event is where the best in the supply chain industry come together to learn, network, and share industry-leading trends. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insights into how leading retailers...
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for retailers. Online sales are booming, and stores are packed with shoppers looking for deals. This increase in activity can put a lot of pressure on shipping companies to ensure packages arrive on time. There are two main classes of load types retailers use to...
Truck driving in Alaska is a rewarding career both in terms of salary and the opportunities for the adventure it provides. However, it also presents unique challenges. The most important of these is that drivers must be prepared to handle extreme weather and road conditions. If you’ve decided to pursue a career in truck driving...
Hazmat placards are something that we’ve all probably seen at some point or another while driving on a highway, or even around town. But what are they exactly? In this blog post, we’ll be discussing a summary of what you need to know about hazmat placards – what they are, what they’re used for, and...
Carlile (Government Services) is awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) for transportation and logistics services in support of relief efforts following major disasters and emergencies. Carlile will provide a full range of transportation and logistics services to FEMA in their efforts to help Alaskans when help...
Carlile Transportation will be increasing our rates effective November 21, 2022 In response to the announced general rate increase by Tote Maritime Alaska, coupled with increased costs across our industry, Carlile Transportation will be increasing our rates effective November 21, 2022. Carlile continues to invest in key areas to keep pace with the Alaskan...
