Looking for work? View our open positions here:
Parker Towing Company
Parker Towing Company, a family-owned business, is a fully diversified marine transportation company operating in the U.S. With decades of experience, we provide comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions across inland waterways. Our cargo affreightment services and barge fleet ensure the safe and efficient movement of bulk commodities, including steel, aggregates, coal, forest products, grain, cement, asphalt, and petroleum products.
Cargo Affreightment Service
Tank Barge Fleet
Towing Services
Long-haul and Regional Movements
Fleeting
Shifting
Harbor Services
We also offer towing services, including long-haul and regional movements, as well as fleeting, shifting, and harbor services. With our tank barge operations, we specialize in the transport of liquid cargo, maintaining strict safety and environmental standards. Our stevedoring operations span multiple terminals across Alabama and Tennessee to provide efficient cargo handling and storage, while linking barge, truck, and rail transport for a wide range of dry bulk commodities. In addition to our transportation services, we operate a full-service machine shop in the Mobile, Alabama area. Whistler Machine Works offers maintenance, repair, and fabrication solutions for the marine and manufacturing industries.
American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier
We love the blue of our rivers, but we love a green environment too! And everyday we work to protect them both. Parker Towing Company is a certified member of The American Waterways Operators: Responsible Carrier Program.
Parker Towing:
Pushing Forward
Maintaining its position as the premier barge line, Parker Towing knows that quality service has never been more essential to business success than it is today. Click the image above to view Parker Towing videos and media.
Commitment to Employee
Safety & Training
Our goal is always Zero Injuries. On-going training, employee ownership in the process, innovative programs, and management commitment continue to make Parker Towing one of the safest barge lines in the industry.