Now Available: Peterbilt 567 with the UltraLoft Sleeper It was recently announced by Peterbilt that the model 567 can be ordered with an UltraLoft sleeper. The integrated sleeper will bring more cab comfort, headroom, and space for drivers. Creating the ultimate working and driving environment. The Peterbilt 567 will come with the new 15-inch [...]
How to Get a Job in This Crazy Market As I'm sitting here at the end of June thinking of what to write for my upcoming blog post, I can't help but think that this is going to be the easiest and most enjoyable blog post I've written for JX in the 2 years [...]
Bonus Depreciation vs. Section 179: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? This year is half over and shortages are making trucks and trailers difficult to find. When you do purchase a piece of equipment, do you take advantage of Bonus Depreciation or Section 179? When your business purchases a piece of equipment, you are supposed to spread [...]
Introducing the new Paccar TX-8 Automatic Transmission With the recent announcement of Peterbilts new medium duty “5 Series” on April 4th, they also quietly released a new automatic transmission. The Paccar TX-8 is named for its 8 gear layout with a wide ratio spread. Unlike its big brother the TX-12, this IS a true [...]
The Ottawa T2 - Quality is Built-in Product Quality is a key feature of all Kalmar Ottawa products and is built-into the product from the start of design, through procurement, assembly, and delivery. The earlier in the process a quality issue is found, the less costly it is to address, and the more satisfied [...]
What is the ELD mandate in trucking? If you are in the trucking industry you have heard the terms “ELD mandate”. What exactly is it and who needs it? We take a moment to discuss this hot topic with some frequently asked questions. What is ELD in trucking? As defined by FMCSA, ELD in [...]
In-Person Interview Self-Assessment When searching for a new job, the best feeling is receiving an offer from a company you're excited to work for. The worst feeling is receiving a (probably cold and auto-generated) rejection email. You can't figure out why you didn't get the job as you felt like you rocked the interview(s). [...]
12 Truck Maintenance Preparations for Warmer Weather The sun is shining, days are getting longer, and the air is starting to feel warmer. Spring must be around the corner. Preparing your truck for the warmer seasons is just as important as preparing your truck for cold weather. Here are 12 truck maintenance preparations that [...]
Trucking During a Pandemic With all that is going on in the world today, we have seen a huge rise in online shopping which spiked the trucking industry to new highs. Trucks are delivering more goods today than ever before. Trucking has its challenges but trucking during a pandemic has created challenges of its own. [...]
We want YOUR opinion! Please tell us what you'd like to see on the blog in 2021 here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGRPKW9 Spotlight on the New Alltrux HVAC Product Line It may be COLD outside right now, but JX Truck Center is Prepping to COOL you down when the Summer HEATS up! We are currently building our [...]
