Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc.

What Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc. does

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc. is a privately held, fully-asset-based freight and logistics company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The company operates a multimodal transportation network spanning over-the-road trucking, ocean/steamship, barge/ferry, air cargo, and rail, anchored by 9 cross-dock terminals across Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Kodiak, Prudhoe Bay), the Lower 48 (Tacoma WA, Houston TX, Lakeville MN), and Canada (Edmonton AB). Its owned fleet comprises 500+ dry vans, 150+ reefer vans, 400+ flatbed/specialized units, and 160+ tractors, including specialized heavy-haul equipment (pipe dollies, winch trucks, equipment ramps).

The company's commercial offering covers LTL and FTL freight shipping, heavy haul, hazmat transportation across all 9 DOT classes, warehousing and 3PL distribution, and government/DOD freight services. A consumer-facing MyConnect platform extends the company's reach into B2C package forwarding, enabling individual Alaskan residents to receive online retail purchases via a Tacoma, WA forwarding address. Dedicated sub-brand programs — Kenai Peninsula Connect, Kodiak Connect, and Valdez/Glennallen Connect — anchor last-mile delivery partnerships with Costco Business Center in underserved Alaskan communities. Carlile holds a dense stack of regulatory credentials, including USTRANSCOM Transportation Protective Services Provider approval, one of only three FEMA RCTSD Alaska contracts, FMCSA Hazmat Carrier registration, EPA hazardous materials transporter certification, GSA SmartWay status, and NVOCC registration.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee freight shipping (LTL, FTL, heavy haul, hazmat, MyConnect package forwarding) and managed-services contracts (warehousing, project logistics, government/DOD services). Pricing is quote-based for most commercial freight, dimensional-weight-based for MyConnect consumer shipments, and per-pallet flat-rate for the Connect sub-brand programs. Customers span six primary verticals — Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Healthcare, Military, and Retail — plus government agencies (DOD, FEMA) and individual consumers. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, inside sales for online quote requests, and self-serve digital portals (Customer Portal, Trailer Portal, MyConnect). The company operates without disclosed parent, subsidiary, or external equity backing.

Name

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc.

Legal name

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc.

Website

https://carlile.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Carlile Transportation Systems is a 40+ year, fully-asset-based Alaskan freight and logistics carrier operating 9 terminals across Alaska, the Lower 48, and Canada with 1,200+ pieces of equipment, serving oil & gas, mining, military, construction, healthcare, retail, government, and consumer customers via LTL, FTL, heavy haul, hazmat, and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (4831)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chartering & Heavy-Lift Vessel / Barge / RoRo Solutions (TLACAIAJ), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Freight transportation
• Logistics services
• LTL shipping
• Heavy haul trucking
• Hazmat transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. LTL Freight Shipping: Less-than-truckload freight shipping for shipments from 1 pallet to 15 pallets or under 15,000 lbs. Includes dry goods, temperature-controlled (chill/freeze), and flatbed LTL services between Alaska, contiguous US, and Canada.
2. FTL Freight Shipping: Full truckload freight shipping providing dedicated truck and driver or team drivers for larger shipments requiring full truck space. Services from/to anywhere in the lower 48 states and Alaska.
3. Heavy Haul Trucking: Specialized heavy haul trucking for super-long, super-wide, and super-heavy materials to/from Alaska, North Slope, Canada, and the contiguous lower 48. Includes pipe dollies, winch trucks, and project logistics planning.
4. Logistics & Project Management: End-to-end transportation logistics including route planning, permit acquisition, escort services, and multimodal coordination (air, rail, ocean, road) for exploration, production, and construction projects.
5. Warehousing & Distribution: Third-party logistics warehouse facility providing storage (long-term, short-term, temperature-controlled, bulk), inventory management (WMS-enabled), order fulfillment (pick, pack, ship), and cross-docking services in Anchorage, AK.
6. MyConnect Package Forwarding: Consumer B2C package forwarding service where individuals ship purchases to a Tacoma, WA address and Carlile forwards to Alaska. Charges based on package dimensions and weight. Also generates revenue from declared value coverage and premium services.
7. Government & DOD Freight Contracts: Department of Defense and government agency freight transportation including Transportation Protective Services (TPS), Constant Surveillance Service (CIS), Dual Driver Protective Service (DDP), Motor Surveillance Service (MVS), and security escort services.
8. Hazmat & Hazardous Waste Shipping: Transportation of all 9 hazardous materials classes and hazardous waste, including bulk fuels. Revenue generated through per-shipment fees with specialized handling charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Carlile Transportation Systems operates a fully asset-based multimodal freight and logistics network providing less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), heavy haul, hazmat, warehousing and distribution, and government/DOD protected transportation services to and through Alaska and Hawaii. The company also operates the MyConnect consumer package-forwarding platform, enabling individual Alaskans to receive purchases from US retailers that do not ship directly to Alaska. Services are delivered through owned terminals, 500+ dry vans, 150 reefer vans, 400+ flatbeds/specialized equipment, and 160+ tractors, integrating over-the-road trucking, steamship, barge/ferry, air cargo, and rail transport.

Product overview

Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc. is an Alaskan freight and logistics company providing multimodal transportation solutions to and through Alaska and Hawaii. The company operates a portfolio of integrated services anchored by consumer-facing offerings (MyConnect package forwarding, Customer Connection hub) and enterprise freight services (LTL, FTL, heavy haul, hazmat, government/DOD, warehousing). Regional sub-brands (Kenai Peninsula Connect, Kodiak Connect, Valdez/Glennallen Connect) extend core freight capabilities to underserved communities via Costco partnership programs. The company maintains terminals across Alaska, the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma, WA), Texas (Houston), and Canada (Edmonton, AB).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyConnect: A consumer package forwarding service enabling individuals to ship purchases from retailers that do not ship directly to Alaska, utilizing a Tacoma, WA address and forwarding to Alaskan pickup terminals in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Kodiak, and Prudhoe Bay.
• Customer Connection

Products and services

• MyConnect (Consumer Package Forwarding) Consumer package forwarding service enabling Alaska residents and small businesses to receive online purchases from retailers (IKEA, Wayfair, Overstock, Pier 1, PartsGeek, RockAuto, Joss & Main, Costco Business Center) that do not ship directly to Alaska. Customers register online at myconnect.carlile.biz, receive a unique Tacoma, WA shipping address, manage shipments, and pick up packages at Alaska terminals in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Kodiak, and Prudhoe Bay.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload freight shipping for shipments from 1 pallet to 15 pallets or under 15,000 lbs, including van freight for dry goods, chill/freeze temperature-controlled options, liftgate services, and flatbed service between Alaska, contiguous US, and Canada.
• FTL Freight Services Full truckload freight shipping providing dedicated truck space with faster, more direct delivery for larger shipments between the contiguous US, Canada, and Alaska. Includes consolidation and distribution services.
• Transportation Logistics End-to-end multimodal logistics services including trucking, shipping, rail, air cargo, and barge services. Features rail spurs at Tacoma and Fairbanks terminals and steamship service with 3-day Tacoma-to-Anchorage transit times. Includes route planning, permit acquisition, and escort services.
• Heavy Haul Trucking Specialized heavy haul transportation for super-long, super-wide, and super-heavy cargo to/from Alaska, North Slope, Canada, and the contiguous US. Includes winch trucks, pipe dollies, rail load/offload capability, project logistics planning, and equipment ramp access.
• Government & DOD Freight Services Department of Defense and federal/state/local government freight services available across all 50 US states, American territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa), and Canada. Includes Transportation Protective Services (TPS), Constant Surveillance Service (CIS), Dual Driver Protective Service (DDP), Motor Surveillance Service (MVS), and security escort. Backup by one of only three FEMA RCTSD Alaska contract holders.
• Hazmat & Bulk Cargo DOT/FMCSA-certified hazardous materials shipping across all 9 hazmat classes including explosives, gases, flammable liquids, radioactive materials, and hazardous waste. Includes 24/7 security for safe arrivals and EPA-certified bulk cargo capability.
• Warehousing & Distribution Third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse services at Anchorage, AK providing storage (long-term, short-term, temperature-controlled, bulk), WMS-enabled inventory management with FIFO/FIFE batch control, order fulfillment (pick, pack, ship), and cross-docking for white glove and standard delivery.
• Kenai Peninsula Connect Specialized freight sub-brand for Kenai Peninsula residents and businesses enabling Costco Business Center orders with guaranteed next business day delivery at per-pallet flat rates. Two categories: dry food/goods/supplies and chill/freeze foodstuffs.
• Kodiak Connect Specialized freight forwarding sub-brand for Kodiak Island residents and businesses enabling Costco Business Center orders from Anchorage with Carlile handling over-the-water ferry/barge transport from Homer, AK.
• Valdez/Glennallen Connect Specialized freight sub-brand for Valdez and Glennallen, AK businesses and residents enabling Costco Business Center orders from Anchorage with guaranteed next business day delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-day transit time from Tacoma, WA to Anchorage, AK via steamship
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TOTE Maritime Alaska: Operates the primary ocean common carrier service between Tacoma and Anchorage, directly intersecting Carlile's 3-day steamship lane. TOTE competes with Carlile's NVOCC ocean forwarding capability for shippers moving containerized freight to Alaska.
• Lynden Inc. Closest direct competitor to Carlile — a privately held, Alaska-headquartered multimodal freight company offering LTL, FTL, heavy haul, barge, air cargo, and logistics services. Operates overlapping terminals and competes head-to-head in oil & gas, government, and commercial freight lanes to and within Alaska.
• Samson Tug & Barge: Provides marine transportation and barge services in Western Alaska and Cook Inlet. Overlaps with Carlile's barge and tug-assisted heavy lift capability serving oil & gas and remote communities.
• Alaska Marine Lines: Lynden subsidiary providing barge service throughout Southeast Alaska and the Aleutian chain. Competes with Carlile's barge and multimodal ocean offerings for remote-community freight.
• Northern Air Cargo: Alaska-based air cargo carrier serving time-sensitive shipments to rural and remote communities. Competes with Carlile's air cargo partnerships for expedited and emergency freight.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: One of the largest US truckload carriers with broad capabilities including LTL via U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper. Overlaps with Carlile's FTL/heavy haul offering for cross-country shipments terminating in Alaska.
• Matson Navigation: Major US ocean carrier serving Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and Pacific islands. Competitor for Carlile's Hawaii ocean freight and Alaska-Pacific shipping lanes.
• FedEx Freight: National LTL/FTL incumbent operating at massive scale across all 50 states. Competitor for any Lower 48–originated Alaska freight and for enterprise customers seeking nationwide single-vendor logistics.
• XPO Logistics: Large LTL and asset-based truckload operator in North America. Competes with Carlile for FTL and project freight moving between the Lower 48 and Alaska.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: National LTL leader known for premium service and dense terminal network. Sets the service-quality benchmark against which Carlile's LTL offering is evaluated by large commercial shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CarlileTransportation
• Facebookfacebook.com/carliletrans
• Xx.com/carliletrans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carlile-transportation-systems-llc

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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