Turn Services
Turn Services, founded in 1990 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the largest independent fleeting and shifting companies in the United States, providing a wide range of barge-related services along the Lower Mississippi River and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Company Overview
Turn Services, founded in 1990 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the largest independent fleeting and shifting companies in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of barge-related resources such as cleaning, repair, and vessel services along the Lower Mississippi River, from Baton Rouge to the mouth of the river. Turn Services also provides towing services along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, covering the stretch from Texas to Florida.
Fleet Operations
Turn Services operates several full-service fleets along the Baton Rouge/Myrtle Grove corridor. This includes a 270-barge capacity sparred fleet at Myrtle Grove, a 112-barge capacity shore wire fleet on the Eastbank, and a 266-barge capacity sparred fleet on the Westbank at Meraux. The company also operates a 146-barge capacity fleet at Dockside on the Westbank, a 64-barge capacity fleet on the Eastbank, and a 250-barge capacity fleet at Bayou Fleet. Additionally, Turn Services manages the Michoud facility in Michoud Canal and the La Porte Fleet near Houston, Texas.
Service Offerings
Turn Services provides a broad array of services to support the maritime industry. These include shifting, towing, and 'last mile' services on the Lower Mississippi River and along the Gulf Coast. The company operates a fleet of pushboats and crewboats, with new crewboats named after famous New Orleans streets. Turn Services also offers topside barge repair, barge cleaning, and inspection services. Services are provided at various terminals and transfer facilities along the Lower Mississippi River.
Safety and Environmental Commitment
Turn Services places a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship through its Destination Zero program. The company operates under a robust safety management system, in place since 2011 and routinely audited both internally and externally. The compliance team works with regulatory and industry partners such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Community Engagement
Turn Services is deeply involved in community outreach and assistance through its One Good Turn organization. The company supports numerous organizations including Children's Hospital New Orleans, United Way, Raphael Village, New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center, and The Arc of Greater New Orleans. Turn Services is also a member of various industry organizations such as American Waterways Operators, Waterways Council, Inc., Greater New Orleans Barge and Fleeting Association, and Marine Navigation Safety Association.
Employee Development
Turn Services offers comprehensive training programs for shipyard and deck employees. The company provides opportunities for Deckhands to join the Steersman program, promoting career advancement within the organization. As part of its commitment to employee welfare, Turn Services offers a Roth elective deferral contribution account option as part of its 401(k) plan.