From New to Used: Consider the Resale Value of a Class 8 Truck

When buying a new class 8 truck, you should always consider the fact that it will be a used truck someday. Oftentimes new truck purchasers are only concerned with the cost of the truck at the time of purchase and not on the resale value of a class 8 truck. This is a "lost art" [...]

September 25th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Kalmar Ottawa and JX Truck Center: A Culture of Listening to Our Customers

The voice of our customer is a driving force! At JX Truck Center, we have collected feedback from our customers about challenges facing their businesses in relation to terminal tractors. In response to this feedback - JX has launched a mobile service option. This option is offered at select locations which can make maintenance easier to [...]

August 7th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Hino Ultimate Confidence Initiative! 

2020 has been a wild ride so far, to say the least. Summer is now upon us, and so are the thoughts of getting ready to prepare yourself and the business for the necessary year-end-spend. In some cases, maybe you just need that extra truck, or 5, to get you by for the surge in [...]

June 19th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Commercial Loans – Are Lenders Still Lending?

For the past three months since the CARES Act passed Congress, it has largely felt like the traditional commercial lending market has come to a screeching halt. Banks converted all their resources to making Payroll Protection Program loans, commonly known as "PPP" loans. Now that most lenders have gotten their PPP clients funded, many people [...]

June 12th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

‘Thank You’ to the Heroes of the Highway

Essential Workers in the Transportation Industry With America under attack from this invisible enemy (COVID-19), there is a lot of bad news today, whether it be on the radio, the television, or just in coffee clutch conversations. However, there are so many true American heroes that are not getting recognized on a daily basis. [...]

May 8th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Try Before You Buy! JX Ottawa Yard Spotter Demo Program

JX Truck Center has proudly represented Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors for over 30 years.  Benjamin Franklin said; “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. What sets Ottawa apart?   There is a long list ranging from the most robust dealer network in the business to state-of-the-art parts distribution [...]

May 1st, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Hino: Here Through Hard Times!

The world is going through unprecedented times, to say the least. As we “Keep calm and carry on”, maintain our social distance, and continue through the essential business of delivery, one thing is certain: Hino is a great partner for those leary of uncertainty. Trucking, delivery, and distribution are among the most essential working forces [...]

April 24th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

Curbside Parts Pick-up – Keeping America Moving Amongst Covid-19

With supply chains strained, and Americans buying-up on essential products, we know that the ability to keep America moving is vital to our country.  A key component to keeping freight moving is the dedication of the trucking industry and it’s workforce. Thank you for your commitment to keeping hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, and other essential [...]

April 3rd, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

JX’s Peterbilt Platinum Certified Service Centers

JX Truck Center’s very own Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Elmhurst, Wausau, Wadsworth, Waukesha, Green Bay & Morton locations are now Peterbilt Platinum Service Center certified. The Platinum Service Center program is Peterbilt’s program to bring customer service to a higher level: a Platinum level. The program gives recognition to Peterbilt dealerships and service centers with top-notch performance. [...]

March 20th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments

The Benefit of Purchasing a Peterbilt Red Oval Factory Warranty  

Peterbilt Motors has always taken pride in the equipment they manufacture, and the Peterbilt Red Oval Factory Warranty is another byproduct of that pride.  Peterbilt is the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the market today that allows dealerships the opportunity to sell a true factory secondary life warranty on any qualifying Peterbilt with a [...]

January 31st, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments