Our History
Over 35 years of experience servicing the Upper Mississippi
Established in 1984, Upper River Services has strived to become a premier commercial river harbor operation, while, at the same time, recognizing its responsibility as a member of the overall river community. The result is a business with an economically solid foundation that protects and enhances, where and when it can, the ecosystem in which it exists.
Our History
Over 35 years of experience servicing the Upper Mississippi
Established in 1984, Upper River Services has strived to become a premier commercial river harbor operation, while, at the same time, recognizing its responsibility as a member of the overall river community. The result is a business with an economically solid foundation that protects and enhances, where and when it can, the ecosystem in which it exists.

Our Fleet
Mendota
- Year Built: 2019
- Horsepower: 2013
- GRT: 244
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Itasca
- Year Built: 1973
- Horsepower: 1342
- GRT: 116
- Repowered: 2018
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Becky Sue
- Year Built: 1977
- Horsepower: 1200
- GRT: 76
- Repowered: 2016
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
JL Fleming
- Year Built: 1970
- Horsepower: 1800
- GRT: 138
- Repowered: 2019
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
White Rock
- Year Built: 1963
- Horsepower: 940
- GRT: 78
- Repowered: 2021
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Miss Kate
- Year Built: 1964
- Horsepower: 1200
- GRT: 70
- Engines: Cummins N-14

Our Fleet
Pike
- Repair Boat: 25’9” x 11’6”
- Year Built: 2011
- Horsepower: 260
- GRT: 16
- Engines: John Deere 6068

Our Fleet
Mendota
- Year Built: 2019
- Horsepower: 2013
- GRT: 244
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Itasca
- Year Built: 1973
- Horsepower: 1342
- GRT: 116
- Repowered: 2018
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Becky Sue
- Year Built: 1977
- Horsepower: 1200
- GRT: 76
- Repowered: 2016
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
JL Fleming
- Year Built: 1970
- Horsepower: 1800
- GRT: 138
- Repowered: 2019
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
White Rock
- Year Built: 1963
- Horsepower: 940
- GRT: 78
- Repowered: 2021
- Engines: CAT C18 Acert Tier 3

Our Fleet
Miss Kate
- Year Built: 1964
- Horsepower: 1200
- GRT: 70
- Engines: Cummins N-14

Our Fleet
Pike
- Repair Boat: 25’9” x 11’6”
- Year Built: 2011
- Horsepower: 260
- GRT: 16
- Engines: John Deere 6068
Industry Documents & Links
The following Industry Overview documents are provided by the National Waterways Foundation.

Contact Us
40 State Street St Paul, MN 55107
651.292.9293 | [email protected]
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