Top DoD inland water freight transportation contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $26.4M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 483211, down 56.4% from $60.6M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 483211
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vane Line Bunkering, LLC | $11.9M | $41.8M | 45.0% | — |
| 2 | Shaver Transportation Co | $8.0M | $0 | 30.4% | New |
| 3 | JAR Assets, LLC | $4.1M | $12.9M | 15.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | C & M Industries, Inc. | $1.6M | $2.2M | 6.0% | — |
| 5 | The Jankovich Company, LLC | $618K | $3.4M | 2.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Clipper OIL, Inc. | $150K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 7 | WA State Ferries Dept | $763 | −$2K | 0.0% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Shaver Transportation Co$0 → $8.0M (+$8.0M) · now #2
- Clipper OIL, Inc.$0 → $150K (+$150K) · now #6
- WA State Ferries Dept−$2K → $763 (+$3K) · now #7
Largest declines
- Vane Line Bunkering, LLC$41.8M → $11.9M (−$29.9M) · now #1
- JAR Assets, LLC$12.9M → $4.1M (−$8.8M) · now #3
- The Jankovich Company, LLC$3.4M → $618K (−$2.8M) · now #5
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Shaver Transportation Co | Mar 16, 2026 | $8.0M |
| Clipper OIL, Inc. | Mar 30, 2026 | $150K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $16.0M | $54.7M | Down $38.7M (70.7%) |
| Department of the Army | $8.0M | $38K | Up $8.0M (20780.4%) |
| Department of the Navy | $2.3M | $5.9M | Down $3.5M (60.0%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| N4008526F0188 | C & M Industries, Inc. FUNDING FOR OWWO OPTION YEAR 3 RECURRING WORK, NSN | $1.5M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| HTC71125CE120 | Vane Line Bunkering, LLC SCHEDULED FUEL BARGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN ATLANTIC REGION | $41.4M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| W912EF25C0006 | Shaver Transportation Co NWW TOWBOAT SERVICES. THIS ACTION IS FOR A SERVICE REQUIREMENT ENTITLED "JUVENILE FISH TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM" FOR AWARD OF A BASE CONTRACT PLUS TWO (2) OPTION YEARS. | $8.0M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| HTC71121CW001 | JAR Assets, LLC SCHEDULED FUEL TRANSPORTATION IN GULF REGION | $52.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 483211?
In the latest 12 months, Vane Line Bunkering, LLC ($11.9M), Shaver Transportation Co ($8.0M), JAR Assets, LLC ($4.1M) received the most DoD obligations for inland water freight transportation.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Vane Line Bunkering, LLC alone held 45.0%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 483211 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is N4008526F0188 (C & M Industries, Inc., $1.5M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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