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A Proud U.S. - Flag Fleet

All VTB vessels are U.S. Built, U.S. Owned and U.S. Crewed


BUILDING

FOR THE

FUTURE


VanEnkevort Tug & Barge, Inc, (“VTB”) is a privately owned Jones Act / U.S. Flag marine transportation company providing bulk transportation of commodities to the mining, steel, construction, and agricultural industries throughout the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, and lower Mississippi River system


 
 

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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

VTB is a real-world example of a cutting edge fleet that is environmentally friendly and nimble. As we continue to grow, new developments and improvements in our fleet will set us far ahead of our competitors and raise the bar for both customer service and efficiency within the Great Lakes trade

 

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SAFETY CULTURE AT VTB

VTB is committed to eliminating work related safety and health dangers. We promote safety culture through proactive hazard controls, regular team meetings and recurrent employee training that focuses on safety

 

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Banner Photo by David & Gus Schauer - Banner Video by Dan Deady

MOST MODERN GREAT LAKES FLEET

VTB operates the most modern fleet of self-unloading ATB’s (Articulated Tug - Barges), on the Great Lakes