Summer is coming to an end, kids are getting ready to head back to school and share the exciting adventures they experienced over their summer break. If kids had the opportunity to go on a truck road trip, what kind of an adventure would they embark on? Well, here are a few things that kids [...]
Tremendous growth is underway at JX Gives Back in so many ways. From 2002 to 2018, our charitable donations have been a little over $500,000. In 2019, we are projected to make over $160,000 in Charitable, non-profits 501(c)(3) donations. Our second annual Charity Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019. Registrations are strong [...]
Staying Safe at Work During the Dog Days of Summer Heat Stroke is the most severe form of heat injury and happens when the body fails to cool down. The best way to help prevent heat related illnesses are to: Wear light colored clothing Schedule heavy works for the beginning or end of the day [...]
When we order our trucks we always ask ourselves, “what would help our customers service their customers?” Well, our 2019 and 2020 model year straight trucks are a perfect example of JX setting up our equipment with the customer in mind; and how they will be able to service their customer best. Our straight truck [...]
It’s hot, hot, hot! And if your truck air conditioner doesn't seem to be keeping you cool enough, there are a few easy things you can check yourself before bringing it into the shop. If you have poor airflow out your dash vents, check the fresh air cabin filter, it may be plugged. [...]
When it comes to leasing equipment, every business requires specs to fit their specific needs. For example, people have different needs when they shop for shoes. We purchase running shoes that are specifically designed and engineered for running. Now, we can choose to run in our dress shoes but it would be less efficient, causing [...]
“If you don’t create a culture, a culture will create itself, and it won’t be good. If it hasn’t been nurtured, you can assume it’s the wrong culture.” - Bill Emerson, Vice Chairman, Quicken Loans Whether you manage a small team of individuals, or an entire organization, you own a culture. And the effectiveness [...]
Kalmar Ottawa first became a legal entity in 1943 as Ottawa Steel Products, Inc. making attachments for farm equipment in Ottawa, KS. Since these early days of Ottawa Steel Products, the company has gone through many different products and name changes, but is known for its current product, the terminal tractor and the name Ottawa [...]
Tips on how to keep your truck cool during downtime Keeping you or your driver’s cool in the Summer heat is an absolute necessity. Well rested, alert drivers are more productive and safer on the road. While on the road, the truck A/C is keeping the cab cool. What about cooling the cab and sleeper [...]
The A/C compressor in your truck is a key component in allowing you to stay cool and comfortable throughout the summer season. An A/C compressor’s job is to compress freon from low pressure to high pressure, pushing it toward the condenser as it continues to flow through your A/C system. A/C compressors are belt driven, [...]
