TURNER TRANSFER, LLC
TAMPA, FLORIDA

When Jimmy Clark purchased Guy M. Turner in 1985, the company consisted of about four cranes, two trucks, and five rigging crews . We’re proud that we are now one of the most recognized crane, rigging, and heavy/specialized transportation companies in the country. But most of all, we’re proud of the work we do every single day—from lifting an air conditioning unit onto a rooftop, to hauling a transformer to its final destination. In that sense, we’re still the same company we were in 1984. Guy M. Turner’s rich history began in 1924, when two brothers from Covington, V.A. decided to form a trucking outfit. Over the next few decades, the company thrived, eventually adding rigging to its list of services. The company was active throughout WW2, shipping military equipment to where it was most needed. After the war, it played a role in the Marshall Plan, the U.S. initiative to rebuild Western Europe, by shipping textile machinery to the area. In 1984, Guy M. Turner was purchased by its current owner, Jimmy Clark. At the time of purchase, it consisted of about four cranes, two trucks, and five rigging crews. In the decades since, Clark and his team have dramatically revolutionized the company both in terms of its services and equipment. The company headquarters was moved to Greensboro, N.C., and its services were expanded to include plant relocation, heavy and specialized hauling, heavy lifting, rigging and millwright services, crane services, and more. In 2000, the company headquarters was moved to a 50,000-square foot facility spanning over 25 acres, in order to accommodate an ever-expanding arsenal of cranes, multiple-axle rigs, and heavy equipment. Today, we are proud to be one of the largest privately-owned crane, rigging, and heavy transportation companies in North America. Our name alone attracts some of the most qualified professionals in the industry, many of whom go on to spend the rest of their careers with us. And with over 90 years of industry experience, we are able to offer our clients a rich legacy of specialized services they are unlikely to find anywhere else. Jimmy D. Clark is Owner & President of Guy M. Turner, Inc., one of North America’s largest privately owned crane, rigging, and heavy/specialized transportation companies. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, Clark transformed the once small rigging operation into a large diversified company with more than 12 locations that has become the leader in the handling and moving of the heaviest equipment and machinery in the rigging, millwright, mechanical erection, crane services, and heavy specialized transportation fields. Today, Guy M. Turner boasts transportation and trucking terminals in eight cities in seven states. Hoggard was particularly instrumental in starting the company’s offices in Charlotte, NC; Rock Hill and Charleston, SC; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; Cincinnati, OH; and Montreal, QC. Hoggard is originally from North Wilkesboro, NC, and is an FAA private pilot. He has a B.A. in Business Administration from North Carolina State University. Guy M. Turner’s attention to cranes as part of their business has expanded the company’s standing as a direct result of his expertise and drive. Through Gilliam’s leadership, the company has grown exponentially from the original five cranes to where it is today, with locations across North Carolina and Virginia, additionally serving South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. He was particularly integral in bringing about the Martinsville, VA location, as well as Winston-Salem and Burlington, NC. Gilliam believes he partly owes his success to the strong team concept that continues to exist at Guy M. Turner and that has been influential in shaping the company into the Southeast domain it oversees today. As Vice President of Rigging for Guy M. Turner, Inc., Joe White is responsible for managing the rigging & millwright division, overseeing all operations and major projects, as well as business development. White also works closely with all of Guy M. Turner’s heavy rigging, heavy transportation and crane service divisions, supervising all activities within those domains. Jeanette Landreth joined Guy M. Turner, Inc. in 1983 and serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Landreth currently manages accounting, human resources, legal, tax and treasury products, which includes maintaining relationships with banks, overseeing all financial information, and monitoring cash balances and bank debt requirements. Jeanette’s responsibilities include supervising information technology, software, contract negotiations and administering benefit plans to Guy M. Turner employees. She also takes responsibility as the company’s risk manager, which includes, but is not limited to, understanding and mitigating risks, monitoring and handling legal issues, establishing and overseeing controls, standing guard over compliance with the government, and maintaining relationships with necessary auditors. Guy M. Turner, Inc. is committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees, the personnel of our clients and the general public. We achieve this by maintaining a comprehensive and rigorous safety program, and firmly believe that “the only time to prevent an accident is before it happens.” Our Safety Department strives to ensure that our personnel are informed and equipped with the latest training and operating methods. For example, our crane operators are certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). In addition, annual inspections are performed on our equipment by third-party inspectors. At Guy M. Turner, our dedicated on-site maintenance facility provides support as needed to ensure that our equipment is in top shape to accommodate the needs of our customers. We provide 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA construction All of our equipment is company-owned and is available on short notice from our many locations. The minute you make your request, our team begins lining up the equipment and personnel your project requires. As we proceed, we stay flexible to respond swiftly to any changes in your plan.