Supply Chain Constraints Disrupt OEM Truck Production Since the start of 2021, supply chain constraints and part shortages have hindered the production of the new class 5-8 trucks. As the year progressed, the constraints and shortages have continued to increase, forcing lead times to grow and truck production to come to almost a standstill. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here’s what was announced during Peterbilt’s New Medium Duty launch. What does it mean for you? Peterbilt’s New Medium Duty line has a proven track record for rugged reliability and durability. Features like a corrosion-resistant aluminum cab, stainless-steel front grille, and industry-leading visibility have customers coming back time and time again for all ranges [...]
4 Tips for Driving in Construction Did you know that National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 26-30, 2021? The goal is to spread awareness for work zone safety across the country. Warm weather brings a increase in construction and travel on the roadways. And with National Work Zone Awareness Week coming up, we [...]
Why Finance Transportation Equipment? So, why finance vehicles or equipment in the first place? Isn’t it better to pay cash so you don’t accumulate debt? Yes and No. Certainly you do not want your business to be saddled with so much debt that you can’t grow. Transportation loans can help you build credit and [...]
JX Fields a New Rental Representative for Central and Southern Illinois Hay! When it comes to your trucking news JX seeks to be an a-maize-ing asset to your company. Which is why our new Rental Representative, Becky Johnson, is all ears to what you require so you can get “pasture” obstacles. Her experience, passion [...]
Wellness Challenges for Professional Women Truck Drivers Professional truck drivers have the challenge of balancing health and wellness while on the road. It can be difficult to find healthy food options or the time to exercise daily. The pandemic didn't make it any easier. The reduced access to restaurants, gyms, friends and family added [...]
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 always have new Ottawa Terminal Tractors In Stock At JX Truck Center, we take pride in having fresh inventory readily available to meet our customers’ needs. Whether you are in the market for a new spotter to expand your operations or needing to replace an existing spotter - we have a unit for [...]
