Many terminal tractors work round-the-clock with no vacation, in all weather conditions, with no down-time. They are driven short distances towing heavy loads and are stopped and started repeatedly. Many businesses who own terminal tractors are using them to facilitate other parts of their business and many do not own fleets, so truck maintenance is [...]
At JX Truck Center - Bolingbrook our sales team is prepared to help you find the perfect truck. Hino is one of the truck brands that our Bolingbrook team specializes in. While Hino Trucks offer many benefits we want to discuss Hino’s truck preventative maintenance program, HinoCare. HinoCare helps fleet managers and business owners control [...]
Times have changed! The application process is completely different then it was 10 years ago. No more paper applications, most companies have leaned on the internet for job postings. So how does someone follow up on a submitted resume? Or try to show an employer they are interested in a position while being a needle [...]
More and more long distance haulers are putting driver teams on the road today. Cross country routes, and driving hour limitations have necessitated teams to keep these trucks rolling as much as possible. Team drivers present a unique set of requirements for driver comfort and efficiency. Features that may make these trucks a better fit [...]
The New Year brings a time for change and looking forward with hope for better things to come. If you made a New Year's Resolution, hopefully you are sticking to your plan, but it is usually around this time that we fail or give up. You have to have a plan in place and work [...]
We are dedicated to keeping our facilities safe and equipped with the proper tools such as Automated External Defibrillator (AED’s). Therefore, all of our service locations are equipped with AED’s as a way to protect the lives of our employees and customers. AED’s are important in a workplace because they could be lifesaving for [...]
As we find ourselves encountering the beginning of a brand new year, you may feel an influx of energy and optimism for the new year ahead of you. Next thing you know, the emails are piling up, the customers are more demanding, and you feel like you just got hit by a Peterbilt that has [...]
Starting in early 2019, JX Leasing will be offering a variety of vocational options for your truck rental needs. These new trucks will be available for both short and long term rentals in order to meet our customers needs for the upcoming construction season and beyond. We will now be offering the following vocational options: [...]
If you are wondering what Peterbilt Red Oval Certified trucks are and what it means for a truck to have that certification, take a look at the Q&A with our JX Corporate Used Truck Manager, Bryan Holly. Bryan has been with JX for 7 years and has 10 years of experience in the transportation industry. [...]
What is the number one motivator for employees? If you answered with “appreciation,” you’d be correct. Bonus question: What is the number two motivator for employees? If you answered “training opportunities,” you have aced the quiz! Ok…ok…I won’t get in to the details behind the answer to the second question (shameless plug by a learning [...]
