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22 D R I V E R ' S D I G ES T #2 /2016 me & my volvo Text: Will Bender Photo: Daniel Parker "The jet pack is good for at least 100 horsepower" ROB BRACKETT When Rob Brackett started his own trucking company in 2012, one thing was certain – he wanted to stand out. After searching long and hard for a company graphic, Rob Brackett decided that Turbo Turtle – a turtle with a jet pack on its shell – was a perfect fi t. "Turbo Turtle represents everything that we do. It's fast enough to get it done, slow enough to get it right, and green enough to be re- membered." Today, a custom 'Turbo Turtle' wrap covers Brackett's 2016 VNL 630. "The jet pack is good for at least 100 horsepower on good days, bad days maybe a bit more," Brackett says with a laugh. The unique truck prompts many reactions on the road. "We have kids with their faces pressed up against the glass; we have adults driving and trying to take selfi es," Brackett says. Yet, the president of Turbo Turtle Logistics welcomes the increased attention Turbo Turtle receives. "The struggle with building a small com- pany is being recognized, and it means something when our customers remember us," Brackett says. However, Turbo Turtle isn't just for looks. Hauling primarily organic grains and feed ingredients for livestock anywhere from the Rocky Model: VNL 630 Year: 2016 Engine: Volvo D13, 500 hp Transmission: Volvo I-Shift Loads: Feed ingredients for livestock, fertilizer, and organic grains THE TRUCK