Carolina Tank Lines
A Rinchem CompanyRefrigerated Hazmat Trucking Company
Trust the organization with over 80 years of experience as an asset-based reefer carrier. Carolina Tank Lines operates along the eastern coast and across the United States. We ensure your refrigerated and hazmat products arrive safely and on time.
Carolina Born
Carolina Tank Lines (CTL) has its headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. The company offers a high-end fleet of trucks and trailers to transport specialty materials needing climate control. Fortune 500 companies in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, specialty chemicals, foods, and life sciences have relied on Carolina Tank Lines for their refrigerated and hazmat transportation.


Materials Routinely Hauled
If you are unsure if Carolina Tank Lines is able haul your materials, reach out to us (except for fireworks, we can’t haul those). Here are a few of the products and materials that routinely fill our trailers
Chemicals
Semiconductor, Industry-specific chemicals
Specialty Chemical
Industrial Chemical
High-purity Chemicals
Food Stuff
Perishable Foods
Beverages
Refrigerated Foods
Life Science Materials
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Supply
Paints & Coatings
Any Refrigerated Freight/ Temperature Sensitive Goods
Most Hazardous Freight
Dry Van Freight
Temperature Controlled Supply Chain
Asset Trucks & Third Party Logistics
Hauling specialty chemicals and other temperature-controlled freight is a challenge. Having confidence in your supply chain is paramount. Carolina Tank Lines' refrigerated trucking works well with Rinchem's warehouses. This combination makes your cold supply chain more efficient and safer.
Relying on one company to manage materials from door to door reduces hand-offs. This strategy helps:
Lower the chances of errors
- Increases visibility (not knowing who has what product where)
- Easier to maintain integrity of material
Receive priority booking at all Rinchem warehouse facilities when shipping with Carolina Tank Lines

Product Integrity
Many of you must move chemicals, foods, materials, and products. These temperature sensitive products come with specific requirements to maintain the integrity of the goods. We take on these challenges with pride to give you the best customer service experience. Your commodities are in good hands with:
Refrigerated Fleet
Active Monitoring of Temperatures
Proven procedures to protect load temperatures
Experienced Refrigerated Shipping Company
Temperature Mapping
Reefer Truck & Trailer Fleet
Our primary obligation to our customers and our community starts with the hiring and training of our team members and our pledge to put the safest drivers and equipment on the road. Your materials will be moving in no time with our fleet of over 100 trucks and over 300 refrigerated trailers.
The drivers to make a top refrigerated trucking company
An expert team of over 90 drivers and a stable of driver teams run our reefer fleet. Most drivers receive training and certification in hazmat.
It takes a special person to drive for Carolina Tank Lines. The requirements are more stringent than most carriers as the materials we carry are more critical. CTL routinely works to make sure that our drivers are the best and the safest every single time they hit the road.
Carolina Tank Line drivers have long tenures. A sense of pride and loyalty exists in stepping into the cab of a Carolina Tank Lines truck. CTL routinely celebrates driver commitment with our 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 Mile Clubs.
Transportation Safety
The safety of your cargo, our drivers, and the communities we pass through are paramount to Carolina Tank Lines. We pride ourselves on exceeding all local, state, and national regulations associated with handling your goods.
Hazmat Handling, Procedures, and Regulations
Carolina Tank Line drivers carry all the necessary certifications and trainings.
The fleet of trucks is equipped with AI-powered cabin camera systems. The technology monitors drivers and maintains above-industry safety standards.
