Our Vision
To be the trusted leader in marine transportation.
Our Mission
To deliver safe, innovative marine transportation solutions while empowering Team Members and maximizing stakeholder value.
team members across ACBL
Integrity
Mutual Care
Personal Responsibility
Integrity
Mutual Care
Personal Responsibility
Agility
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Agility
Customer Focus
Teamwork
The safest, greenest, most efficient mode of transport
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History
1915
Founded
Patrick Calhoun establishes the Beattyville Company to transport coal to the Ohio River—laying the groundwork for what would become American Commercial Barge Line.
1920s - 1930s
Growth + Expansion
Operations extend from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, and in 1938, the company purchases the shipyard that would later be known as Jeffboat, enabling vessel construction and repair capabilities.
1940s
Wartime Production
Contracts with the U.S. Army and Navy during World War II lead to major expansion of Jeffboat operations and shipbuilding.
1950s - 1990s
Mergers + Acquisitions
A series of mergers and acquisitions diversify ACBL’s business and expand its operating footprint throughout the southern United States.
2000s - Present
Modernization + Transformation
ACBL undergoes management changes and restructuring while continuing to invest in fleet renewal, technology, and continuous improvement to strengthen its role as a trusted industry leader.
Moving the cargo that powers, builds, and feeds America
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Barge transportation is the most efficient way to move America’s essential cargo— from agriculture and energy to manufacturing materials. Each 15-barge tow can carry the same amount of bulk commodities as 216 rail cars or 1,050 trucks, saving shippers an estimated $8 billion in transportation costs every year. That’s efficiency by water: fewer trips, less fuel, and more value delivered per mile.
Construction
Steel
Concrete
Recycled Metal
Rock
Salt
Styrene
Food
Corn
Soy
Grain
Sugar
Fertilizer
Rice
Energy
Coal
Oil
Fuel
Benzene
Naptha
Executive Management Team
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Careers at ACBL
When you work at ACBL, you’re part of a team that cares about your growth and your success. From the wheelhouse to the office, our people look out for one another, sharing knowledge, celebrating progress, and working safely, together. Because here, success isn’t individual— it’s shared across every crew, vessel, and team that keeps the river moving.
Culture at ACBL
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