• UPPER RIVER SERVICES

    Full-service inland harbor operations since 1984

  • UPPER RIVER SERVICES

    Full-service inland harbor operations since 1984

Barge towing, fleeting, cleaning & repair services on the Upper Mississippi River

Upper River Services is committed to providing quality services to the inland marine transportation industry in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

Barge towing, fleeting, cleaning & repair services on the Upper Mississippi River

Upper River Services is committed to providing quality services to the inland marine transportation industry in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

Careers at Upper River Services

Are you interested in starting a career on the Mighty Mississippi? Check out our current openings and submit an application today!

Employee Testimonials

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— Beasley Baker, Position

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— Rich Fuller, Position

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— Dave Dorothy, Position

Recent News

The Waterways Journal Captain Profiles: Captain Tom Hanes, Upper River Services

In February 2021, the Waterways Journal featured a number of captains who run tugs and towboats on the rivers. Our very own Tom Hanes was a featured captain.

PBS Documentary: Current State of Our Working River

Called 'silent giants' barges carry millions of tons of commodities through St. Paul on the Mississippi River. The river provides both jobs and an environmentally friendly option to move goods without adding trains to tracks, or trucks...

Environmental Initiative Receives Federal Grant for Project Green Fleet

As of April 2021, 67% of the vessels in our fleet have been repowered with newer, cleaner engines. This statistic does not include our newest vessel, the M/V Mendota, built using the same Tier 3 engines used to repower the other vessels.
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40 State Street St Paul, MN 55107

651.292.9293 | info@ursi.net

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