We’re proud to welcome Jim Smith as Terral’s new Director of Safety and Compliance. Jim brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership. As former Director of Compliance at Magnolia Marine Transport, he led critical initiatives in crisis management, auditing, and policy development. Most recently, as Vice… Read more »

We’re thrilled to welcome Beckie Caplan as the new Safety and Compliance Manager for the Canal Group. Beckie comes to us with serious maritime credentials: she graduated from Texas A&M Galveston in Marine Transportation with a 3rd Mate Unlimited Tonnage license, and she holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Houston Clear… Read more »

This week, we’re proud to recognize Toby Stanley as a top employee at Terral RiverService. Toby has been with the company since February 17, 2020, and currently serves as our Director of Treasury in the Administration Office. He plays a key role in our accounting division and has been instrumental in helping establish operations at… Read more »

We would like to thank the Waterways Journal for writing this article. Terral RiverService is excited for this new venture. If you would like to read the full article or check out the Waterways Journal, click the link below. Terral RiverService’s Vicksburg Shipyard Acquires Big River Shipbuilding “”Vicksburg Shipyard LLC, a subsidiary of Terral RiverService,… Read more »

Congratulations to Sarah for being our featured employee! She has been an outstanding member of the Terral RiverService team, demonstrating dedication, competence, and extensive knowledge as a manager at our Vidalia location. The Terral companies have had the privilege of working with Sarah’s family for over 50 years, and we are proud to have her… Read more »

Terral River Service is thrilled to spotlight Daniel Luckett as this month’s Featured Employee! Daniel began his career with Terral as an entry-level deckhand on the MV Anna Maria. Through his dedication, hard work, and commitment, he quickly earned the opportunity to advance to the MV Mary E. Gattle. Daniel has shown great leadership and… Read more »

Terral RiverService is thrilled to congratulate Allison Branner on her election as President of the Texas Waterways Operators Association (TWOA). This prestigious position marks a significant achievement in Allison’s career and underscores her exceptional leadership within the Maritime industry. As President of the TWOA, Allison will serve as the voice of the Maritime industry to… Read more »

Dear TRS Employees, Terral RiverService, Inc. is pleased to announce that Gabe Gattle, our current Vice President of Transportation will assume the role of President of Terral RiverService effective January 1, 2025. Gabe brings a wealth of experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep commitment to our company’s mission of providing superior service and operational… Read more »

Terral and Captain Jeffrey Spice would like to take a moment to recognize one of our exceptional deckhands, Ezekiel Johnson. When Ezekiel joined Terral, he had limited experience, but his dedication to learning and growth has been evident from the start. Captain Jeff of the M/V Michelle Elise shared, “You’ve risen to the occasion, embraced… Read more »

Terral RiverService is proud to recognize our longest-tenured employee, Jimmy Gunter. Jimmy started working for Terral Barge Line in 1985 before merging into Terral RiverService in 1992. At that time, Terral had fifteen employees, one aggregate yard, and two vessels. He began his career as an operator working at the Lake Providence yard but then… Read more »