Welcome to hines furlong line

Five Generations
on the River

Hines Furlong Line towboat pushing dry cargo barges on inland waterway

Building on more than 150 Years of River History

Hines Furlong Line represents one of the longest-standing family traditions in the inland river transportation industry, with more than 150 years and five family generations of presence on the inland waterways. Today, the company operates a fleet of towboats on the Cumberland, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Mississippi Rivers. HFL also specializes in leasing its fleet of inland towboats, tank barges, and hopper barges to other barge lines and some end user customers. Whether you’re leasing a vessel, coordinating fleeting services, or moving dry cargo, you can rely on us to deliver.

our core offerings

Towboats, Charters & Barge Leasing

Hines Furlong Line is known for delivering trusted inland marine transportation. Our fleet of high-caliber towboats and barges supports both dry and liquid cargo operations. With experienced mariners, skilled shoreside teams, and a sharp focus on safety and service, we help customers move cargo efficiently across the South and Northeast. 

Barge Towing & Fleeting

Fully-Found Boat Charters

TOWBOAT & BARGE LEASING

Our Services

We create tailored shipping plans to meet your cargo needs and offer safe, efficient marine logistics—from vessel support to barge staging—backed by responsive service and a strong safety record.

Interested in joining HFL?

We are always looking for skilled mariners and dedicated shoreside based team members who take pride in their work and care about doing things the right way. At Hines Furlong Line, you’ll join a company built on five generations of experience, safety, and respect—for our people and for the river.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience to the wheelhouse, we offer competitive pay, steady work, and a strong team culture across the inland waterways.