Upper River Services LLC

About Us

OUR HISTORY

Over 40 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 Services

Upper River Services is a full-service inland harbor river operation. We offer barge towing, barge fleeting, barge cleaning, two full-service shipyards with a dry dock and marine ways, crane services, dock repair, a full machine shop, and fueling services.

TOWING & FLEETING

Upper River Services operates six towing vessels. Our vessels are dispatched to service customers in the St. Paul and Savage harbors and use state-of-the-art technology to keep customers informed. Our vessels are United States Coast Guard inspected and in compliance with USCG Subchapter M requirements.

BARGE CLEANING & REPAIR

Upper River Services cleans non-CDC dry cargoes at both the Pigs Eye and State Street locations; the State Street cleaning location is also a United States Coast Guard approved tank barge cleaning facility. All cleaning services are environmentally sustainable and comply with local, state, and federal requirements. We also offer a wide range of repair services including, but not limited to, marine ways and dry dock services, welding, fiberglass repairs, crane barge and floating repair rigs, and a full machine shop.

JOIN US

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!

DECKHAND POSITION

Those barges aren’t going to move themselves! To learn more about working as a deckhand at Upper River Services, watch our brief informational video below.

BARGE CLEANING POSITION

Those barges aren’t going to clean themselves! To learn more about working as a barge cleaner at Upper River Services, watch our brief informational video below.