Turn One Transportation LLC

11/28/2022

Turn One is taking a well deserved break from flatbedding and has all the trucks pulling vans for a while.
I roll with Menards, it’s not the best rate but it’s consistent and we couldn’t ask for a better group of people at the Terre Haute location.

10/29/2022

Turn One Transportation is in search of a Class A CDL driver for a drop and hook regional/local “ish”contract.
Running area is Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky.
May pull a dry van or flatbed on any given day.
Tarp pay when applicable.
Our yard is near Oakland Illinois/Borton Illinois
Pay is % based and we offer health benefits to dedicated employees.

10/24/2022

Saw a spot market load posted this morning for $1.12/mile to go out to Arizona from Ohio. It weighed 47,000lbs. Fuel today is $5.00/gallon
There were at least 90 loads in the area posted for as low as 86 cents to $1.25 (full loads)
It was removed or covered within minutes of being posted.
Why people, why are these loads getting covered?

Just for reference:
In 1995 Swift was paying Owner Operators (lease purchase) $1.10/mile and I can remember buying fuel for 80 cents to $1.20/gallon.

Back then, Truck stops had restaurants, clean parking lots, available spaces, and drivers helped one another when help was needed.
This is getting sad. Not just for drivers, O/Os and small fleet guys but sad for the American people that are affected by depleted shelves and other goods.
Mega carriers are at high layoffs right now and feel no remorse for handing out CDLs to hundreds of “students” per month.

Forget speed limiters and audit companies for being CDL mills and reduce fuel costs for our industry.

That is all I have. Let the comments begin.

10/19/2022

Just stopping by to say thanks to Tony Brown and James Adkins for doing what they do for the team.
It’s a difficult time for the industry and we’re all doing our best to make the best of it, and with a renewed outlook and a short term plan adjustment I can say with utmost confidence; We got this!

And by the way we still need to hire at least one class A driver.
😆 😝

10/15/2022

Turn One Tire Service is open and doing business in Borton Illinois. Just 5 miles east of Oakland Illinois on Rte 49 one mile north of 133. We provide in shop tire, l**e and oil service for Semi Trucks, Cars, SUVs, and Pickups.
We also have roadside for Semi Truck and passenger vehicle tire repair.
Waiting in line at the elevator? Call us and we’ll come to you to check tire pressures and inflate them to the required specs. We’ll even fix any flats on the spot.
Stop by or call to speak with Tony and James to schedule your next full service or request a road call.
Quick turn around a for those grain haulers to keep you moving this harvest season.
Need a place to park your working semi truck? We offer long term parking at a small monthly fee with no commitment.

10/08/2022

Turn One Transportation still needs one more experienced class A CDL driver. Flatbed experience is a huge plus but we can train you on cargo securement. We pull 48’ spread axle flats all legal size loads.
The position is based at our Oakland Illinois yard and is Monday through Friday. Home every Friday 99% of the time.

09/26/2022

I want to announce the opening of our new tire and service shop located in Borton Illinois.
Turn One Tire Service has officially started business, about an hour ago!
Molly and I are so grateful for Tony Brown and his commitment to partnering with us as our VP of both Turn One Transportation as well as Tire service.
We would also like to welcome aboard James Adkins to the Turn One family.
We’re givin er a go!

09/13/2022

Just curious: how many of you out there pulling flatbed can scale 48,000+ legally (freight weight)?

Seems in reality, most truck/trailer combos would be very close to 80klbs with more risk to being over on tandems and axles.

It seems brokers and shippers are posting loads stating must scale 48klbs and want to load right to the gross weight and still cut rates drastically lately…more bang for their buck as they say.

In addition, why is gas cheaper but diesel still is above $5+ and loads are getting moved for $1.25/mile?

08/21/2022

08/19/2022

Thanks for the incredible help getting this thing tarped…y’all are overqualified for this kinda work! 😆 😝

08/09/2022

I got to stop by our Oakland yard (Tony’s Turn One Driveway repair shop)Friday night for a quick pit stop. Ended up leaving a whole lot cooler than before! Tony Brown, James Adkins , Pops, Danno, and Josh all came out to put on the new drop visor.
It looked a little strange without one.
I love that town, the people are just willing to help with anything, anytime and when the work is done, it’s all about good friends and a great community.
Thanks again to all of you.