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Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.

Safety Reminder: Be A Thinker Not A Sinker—Wear Your Life Jacket!

July 20, 2020

My company, American Commercial Barge Line,  pushes safety every day. Matt Brewer grills stuffed mushrooms and jalapenos. Life jackets are a requirement for all barge line… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Jaco, Jones And Jordan James Jaco, Crystal Jones, Josh Jordan

40 Under 40 Awards: Jaco, Jones And Jordan

July 10, 2020

For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their… Read More

The River School’s Capt. Dick Boyd Is Retiring

July 6, 2020

Capt. William R. “Dick” Boyd is retiring.  Boyd has been the chief instructor for The River School, Memphis, Tenn., for more than 40 years, since shortly after it… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Gentry, Graham And Grimmett

July 2, 2020

For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Davis, Deloach And Duffy

40 Under 40 Awards: Davis, Deloach And Duffy

June 26, 2020

For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More

Mindy Brundick Heads Up Budrovich’s Marine Business Unit Mindy Brundick aboard the mv. Sam B. (Photo courtesy of Budrovich Marine)

Mindy Brundick Heads Up Budrovich’s Marine Business Unit

June 22, 2020

Her first time to set foot on a towboat, which was working at a bridge construction site at the time, was marked by a gruffly spoken warning from… Read More

A Guide To Eating Seasonal Fruits And Vegetables Low-Carb, Low-Sugar Fruit Pizza

A Guide To Eating Seasonal Fruits And Vegetables

June 22, 2020

Even though we like to eat our fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, the best time to consume them is the month they have been harvested. Have you ever had… Read More

LST-325  Sails To New Home At Evansville Riverfront LST-325 rounds the Evansville bend of the Ohio River June 13 en route from Inland Marina, where it has been moored since 2005, to a new $3.6 million home along the Evansville, Ind., riverfront. The site was previously home to a casino boat from 1995 to 2017. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

LST-325  Sails To New Home At Evansville Riverfront

June 19, 2020

Capt. Bob Jornlin, 81, didn’t let a little thing like a six-hour drive keep him from seeing the World War II amphibious ship he once captained dock for the… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Cruse, Danielson And Davidson IMX 40 Under 40 Honorees: Whitney Cruse, Ashley Danielson and Brandon Davidson.

40 Under 40 Awards: Cruse, Danielson And Davidson

June 12, 2020

For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Breslin, Brown And Checkan

40 Under 40 Awards: Breslin, Brown And Checkan

June 5, 2020

For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their… Read More

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