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 [...]
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. [...]
The Financial Health Institute defines financial stress as a condition caused by financial events that create anxiety and worry, often coupled with physical responses. And chronic stress has long-term effects on health, making drivers more likely to suffer from heart disease, digestive issues, sleep issues, and a host of other problems. Between the low [...]
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 [...]
JX Truck Center has proudly represented Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors for over 30 years. Ottawa shares the same traits of premium quality and reliability of our other product lines - Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino. Ottawa has a rich history based on innovation and workmanship that sets them apart from the competition. The Ottawa terminal tractor is [...]
A new year, and decade, brings some changes for Hino and their product line of class 5-8 trucks. Recently announced, Hino Trucks has gone away from their long-known model names that have been a tell-tale for the Gross Vehicle Weight rating of the respective chassis. What does this change mean for you, when you’re shopping [...]
I love this time of the year. The holidays bring joy and happiness to many people. I enjoyed listening to all of my favorite Christmas songs, watching my kids unwrap their favorite toys, and spending time with loved ones. It's interesting pulling up Facebook and LinkedIn and reading people's goals for 2020. 2019 was a [...]
Truck drivers face many obstacles and challenges when it comes to driving in extreme cold weather. Beside the ice, snow, batteries, and other drivers on the road...truck drivers also have to worry about their fuel system and treating diesel engine fuel. Nowadays, modern diesel engines do not return as much fuel to the tank as [...]
As we continue to show our customers gratitude, JX Truck Center Wausau presented a one-of-a-kind gift to Sutton Transport Inc in Weston, WI. Sutton Transport received a unique art piece of their 2020 Volvo VNL64T860 sleeper truck. The artwork is bordered with a classic diamond plated frame. Sutton Transport Inc. operates equipment across six terminals [...]
For some, winter weather has already arrived; while others are seeing a nice finish to the autumn weather. Regardless of your location, winter is coming and bringing cold temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions. JX PacLease performs winter inspections ensuring the proper cold weather operation of your truck components. However, there is still more you [...]
