Fuel surcharges are additional fees added to freight costs that help compensate trucking companies for fluctuations in fuel prices. For both trucking companies and drivers, it’s essential to understand fuel surcharges and their impact on the bottom line. Whether you’re driving LTL freight or heavy haul cargo, fuel surcharges are sure to be on your...
Carlile Transportation will soon complete the construction of a stormwater-treatment system at its Tacoma freight terminal. The eco-friendly Chitosan-Enhanced Sand Filtration (CESF) system will ensure Carlile remains compliant with federal, state and local regulations. The Tacoma freight terminal supports large shipments of essential supplies transported by vessel to Alaska, as shipping to Alaska is a...
Shipping goods to Alaska presents a set of unique challenges that require careful consideration and effective strategies to minimize costs. Alaska, as the largest state in the United States, is characterized by its geographical isolation, rugged terrain, and complex shipping requirements. To ensure affordable and efficient shipping to this remote region, it is essential to...
Delivering timely shipments to Alaska is crucial to maintaining seamless supply chain operations. In addition to challenging weather conditions, labor shortages of CDL drivers and other trade workers pose significant risks. These shortages affect various professions, making them unique challenges in the state. In a recent interview, Christen Van Treeck, VP of Carlile Logistics, revealed...
The Willow Project is a major oil drilling venture proposed by ConocoPhillips in Alaska’s North Slope. As a significant undertaking in terms of production capacity, job creation, and revenue generation, the project has the potential to impact both Alaska’s economy and America’s energy security. We will delve into the background, development, and various perspectives surrounding...
This is How We Get Hard Things Delivered. Carlile Transportation specializes in large-scale projects that require precision and expertise. Our team of professional drivers and support staff navigate through tight timelines while ensuring the highest level of safety protocols. This includes recent work hauling and safely delivering an oversized Boeing 727 Cargo jet – an...
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...
