Posts by Angela Quinlan
JX Truck Center is Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
When you walk into a store and find fully stocked shelves, or when critical equipment arrives precisely when and where it’s needed, it’s easy to focus on the end result. But behind every delivery, every stocked aisle, and every moving part of our economy, there is a human story, one built on steady hands, sharp…
Read MoreErik Hahnfeld is Our New Regional Vice President of Chicagoland
We’re thrilled to announce that Erik Hahnfeld has been promoted to Regional Vice President (RVP) for the Chicagoland Region! With over 21 years of dedicated service, Erik has steadily advanced through key leadership roles, most recently as Enterprise Sales Manager. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently driven growth across sales, service, parts, and lease operations…
Read MoreBrake Safety Week Is No Time to Roll the Dice: Prepare Your Truck for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026
In trucking, every mile matters and every inspection counts. When it comes to your brakes, hoping everything is in working order isn’t a strategy. It’s a gamble. Brake-related violations remain the leading cause of out-of-service violations during roadside inspections. Worn brake components, air leaks, damaged brake chambers, or improperly adjusted brakes can reduce stopping power,…
Read MoreScott Schmitt, Promoted to Vice President of Operations
If you’ve been a customer of ours for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Scott. He joined us nearly 12 years ago—back in July 2014—and has quite literally grown alongside our company. Scott started on the ground floor as the Assistant Parts Manager, advancing to Parts Manager, then Operations Manager at…
Read MoreIntroducing Jon Nuss, Our New Regional VP of Heartland
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jon Nuss, who has officially stepped into the role of Regional Vice President for our Heartland region. Jon comes to JX with a wealth of industry experience and, more importantly, a genuine passion for building lasting relationships. In his new role, Jon will oversee our regional…
Read MoreOwn a Piece of American History: The Peterbilt Freedom 250 Special Edition
The 589 is legendary, and Peterbilt launched a limited edition 589 just in time for America’s 250th celebration: Welcome the Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589.Built to honor the hardworking drivers who keep this country moving, this truck is equal parts premium workhorse and rare collector’s item. Peterbilt is producing exactly 250 of these units nationwide, making…
Read MoreCelebrating National Truck Technician Appreciation Week
Every day, thousands of commercial trucks roll out onto the highway to keep our communities moving, our stores stocked, and our economy growing. We see the trucks and we see the drivers, but behind every safe, compliant, and reliable mile is a dedicated team working hard in the service bays. This week (June 14–20), we…
Read MoreJX Truck Center Professionals Recognized Among North America’s Elite at Peterbilt Legends Circle
At JX Truck Center, we know our service is only as good as the people behind it. That’s why we are proud to share that two of our sales professionals—Austin Patty and Todd Roskopf—were recently honored at Peterbilt’s prestigious Legends Circle event on Amelia Island, Florida. The Legends Circle is an annual program that recognizes…
Read MoreJX Truck Center Leader Featured in National Safety Magazine
JX Truck Center takes safety seriously, with our employees as well as with our customers. Our Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Melissa McMahon, was recently featured in Environmental Business Review, a national industry magazine. Melissa joined the JX family in 2022 to oversee safety programming across all our locations. While much of the safety work happens…
Read MoreDrive the Vote: Help JX Claim the Top Spot for Women in Transportation!
For the 9th year in a row, JX Truck Center has been nominated for Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT)! Being recognized nine years running isn’t just a streak. It is a direct reflection of the culture we work hard to build every single day.…
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