Supplying barges for over 85 years.
Glenn E. Daulton, Inc. Barge Rental and Services Company was founded in 1938 by Glenn Daulton in Caruthersville, Missouri.
Mr. Daulton was a pharmacist by trade, but he wanted to build a business beyond his small pharmacy; in 1938 he purchased two barges, and began renting them to local construction companies. As money became available, he purchased more barges to add to his rental fleet.
Mr. Daulton understood the importance of building and maintaining a respected reputation for his business so he built his company upon high ethical standards and a commitment to his customers and their needs.
Glenn E. Daulton operated the company for over 60 years. The last 40 years of Mr. Daulton's barge career were spent working with his son-in-law, Robert E. "Sonny" Frankum. Sonny learned all there was to know about Daulton's barges, and helped the business grow by applying his knowledge to building new business relationships.
In the last few years of his life, Mr. Daulton worked on bringing his grandsons into the business. Tim, Dave and Dan Frankum all spent time learning about the barges, their cargo, and how best to service clients and equipment. By learning from the vast amount of experience amassed by both Glenn and Sonny, Tim and Dave successfully operated and expanded Glenn E. Daulton Inc. until 2004.
Dan Frankum, President of Glenn Daulton continues to run the company with his son Mitchell. Dan previously worked for Bank of America in Union City Tennessee, Baltimore Maryland, Washington, DC and finally in Nashville Tennessee where he currently resides and has an office. The headquarters of Glenn E. Daulton, Inc remains in Caruthersville, Missouri where Glenn Daulton began.