Saltchuk was founded in 1982 with the acquisition of our first company, Totem Ocean Trailer Express. Since then we have acquired more than 30 companies organized in six operating groups: Air Cargo, Marine Services, Energy Distribution, Domestic Shipping, International Shipping and Logistics.

We are a family-owned company with a long-term outlook. Saltchuk is poised to contribute to our industries and communities for generations to come, so for us there is no choice than to invest in our operations and let our values drive our acquisition strategy.

Reinvestment
We offer our companies the capital and resources to support reinvestment and growth.

Our marine, truck and air fleets are among the newest in the industry. We continually reinvest in our equipment and have a strong track record of reaching beyond environmental requirements to set new standards for our industries.

Culture
A shared culture of safety, integrity, and ethics is key to our success. We’ve set the goal to achieve a zero-injury workplace and require our companies to maintain safety and environmental standards they would deem acceptable for their own children.

We have found that our most successful acquisitions have been companies that share our values, therefore culture is a key element of our investment strategy.
 

Values

Our values are key to our success and unite our operations under the same mission:
 

• Safety so that every one of our employees returns home to their families each night.
• Reliability because our companies provide essential services to some of the most remote communities in the country.
• Commitment which encompasses our promise to make a difference and contribute to the long-term success of our people and the communities and environments in which we work.

Careers

Careers Within the Saltchuk Family of Companies – A Workplace To Believe In
At Saltchuk, our goal is to create a work environment throughout our individual businesses where anyone would be proud for their children to work. That means providing workplaces that are committed to safety and operating with the utmost honesty and integrity, as well as giving employees the benefits and growth opportunities they need to succeed.

What do our companies look for in an employee?
We are always seeking people who share our values and take pride in being professional. We look for pride, integrity, grit, approachability and commitment. It’s important at our companies to be able to work productively with others. If you’re looking for a long-term career, this is a great place to build one.

What benefits do members of the Saltchuk family of companies offer?
All of our companies strive to offer market-competitive benefits that are aimed at supporting you and your family through the various stages in life. Each offers access to excellent healthcare choices which includes medical, dental & vision plans along with life insurance and disability benefits. And each provides great company matching in the 401(k) program that will help you save for your future.

What other advantages will you have?
As part of a family of industry-leading companies, you’ll have some unique advantages.
 

• Safety: You’ll know the equipment is well maintained and there is a shared commitment to safety.

• Diversity: Each Saltchuk company is an equal opportunity employer and honors the value of diversity in the workplace.

• Growth: Our companies are all poised for growth, and it takes people to make that happen.

• Security: Our focus is long-term. We want each of our companies to be the kind of place where generations can enjoy rewarding careers.

• Culture: Saltchuk is a family business that values treating one another fairly and well. We take pride in our work and challenge each other to be forward-thinking and ethical in all we do.