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Present

Present – Western Rivers Boat Management is the largest, independently owned tow company in the United States with over 300 people employed and 34 vessels running the river.

2010

2010 – SMS Machine and Fabrication is added to the list of services under Western Rivers Boat Management.

2008

2008 – Charles L. Strait purchases the First Marine repair facility to add more versatility to Western Rivers Boat Management.

2007

2007 – Western Rivers Boat Management heads down south to Paducah, KY to take advantage of the booming river industry and adds a Diesel Division to their services.

1996

1996 – Charles L. Strait starts Western Rivers Boat Management out of his kitchen in Ash Flat, Arkansas.