Carlile Transportation is a leading Alaska-based general shipping and logistics company, specializing in safe, reliable trucking and general shipping solutions with a commitment to innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service.
With the CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck right around the corner, Carlile Transportation recently hosted a hands-on Safety Roadside Blitz at our Anchorage Terminal to help drivers get inspection-ready and stay ahead of this year’s focus areas. The 2025 Roadcheck, happening May 13 to 15, will place special attention on Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance and tire maintenance....
ANCHORAGE – Carlile Transportation has been named a Silver winner in the 2025 project44 Preferred Carrier Awards, recognizing the company’s commitment to excellence in shipment visibility, technology integration, and supply chain reliability. The annual awards program, launched by project44 in 2020, honors the top-performing carriers within its global network of more than 245,000 logistics providers....
Keeping a small store stocked in Alaska takes a thick skin and a lot of patience. Freight delays happen all the time — weather, limited carrier options & remote delivery locations all pile on. One snowstorm can throw off supply chains for weeks, not days. Inventory gaps sneak up fast too. A small store might...
Moving to a new home in Alaska is kind of an adventure in itself. There’s that mix of excitement and nerves—thinking about a fresh start, all that open space, and the crazy-beautiful scenery that pulls so many folks to the Last Frontier. But figuring out how to furnish your new place up there is a...
Shipping to Alaska is no simple task. It feels like every retailer on the mainland gets flustered the moment an address strays outside the contiguous United States. Some try to pass off Alaska as an international destination, slapping international shipping fees on orders and leaving Alaskans scratching their heads. The state’s geography only makes this...
Alaska is big. Bigger than Texas, California & Montana combined. That kind of scale makes shipping a different beast than anywhere else in the country. A wrong turn in the Lower 48 might mean a few extra miles. In Alaska, it could mean getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with no cell service and...
The world of freight and logistics is packed with specialized language that can feel like a maze of acronyms, jargon, and industry slang. Whether you’re moving goods across Alaska or partnering with carriers for long-haul deliveries, understanding this language is essential. It simplifies communication, prevents costly errors, and keeps everyone—clients, employees, and partners—on the same...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – December 10, 2024 – Carlile Transportation and TOTE Maritime Alaska are proud to continue an annual holiday tradition of supporting Boy Scout Troop 219 in Eagle River. For more than eight years, the two companies have teamed up to donate the transport of a shipping container filled with wreaths from Tumwater, Washington,...
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carlile Puts Student Mechanics on the Road to Success 2025 Applications for Paid Internship Open in January ANCHORAGE, November 20, 2024 — Carlile Transportation celebrated a successful inaugural year of the paid Diesel Mechanic Internship program and is looking forward to new applicants in 2025. The program was established...
Parcel and LTL shipping each bring their own strengths to Alaskan logistics, and choosing the right one can make a difference in how smoothly goods reach your customers. For small businesses across Alaska, it’s often about balancing convenience, cost, and reliability—key factors that can shift depending on your needs, location, and how quickly a shipment...
