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When you step foot into a JX Truck Center, you’ll very quickly find that right at the heart of our operations are our talented truck technicians, working hard on an array of projects. Being a technician means continuous growth – as industry standards change, so does a technician’s job.  We spoke with Scott Gillespie, a…

September 14-20, 2025 JX Truck Center is celebrating all that America’s truck drivers do to keep our nation moving. Each year, our truckers drive nearly 330 billion miles – the equivalent of 1,800 trips to the sun! Every one of those miles represents a stocked store shelf, a package placed on a household doorstep, raw…

At JX Truck Center, we support Midwest fleet operators and owner-operators who are navigating rising equipment costs in an uncertain market. With newly imposed tariffs reshaping the price of heavy-duty trucks—especially Class 8 units—timing is critical. For those looking to avoid future cost increases, the case for buying now is strong. Rising Tariffs, Rising Costs…

Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) hosts National DOT Blitz Week, an intensive, nationwide inspection initiative focused on commercial vehicle safety. This year’s focus—just like years past—will zero in on common compliance issues such as brakes, lights, and driver documentation. If you’re not prepared, a routine trip could quickly turn into an expensive…

As we commemorate National Truck Technician Week, we are taking time to express our gratitude to our skilled technicians, the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep the backbone of the trucking industry running smoothly. This annual celebration serves as a reminder of the vital role these professionals play in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our nation’s…

September 15-21, 2024 Join us at JX Truck Center as we honor the dedicated truck drivers who keep America moving! To express our gratitude, we’re offering special treats and goodies at our branches nationwide. Showcasing Appreciation for Truck Drivers The Importance of Truck Drivers Visit Us and Celebrate! Find your nearest JX Truck Center and…

It brings us immense joy to share the remarkable results of our ongoing commitment to giving back in the communities we serve. In Q2, the JX Gives Back Family Foundation made significant strides and together, touched the lives of countless individuals and communities. JX Gives Back Family Foundation’s vision is to cultivate vibrant communities and…

We’re thrilled to share the results of our recent JX Gives Back Family Foundation 2024 School Supplies Drive, showcasing our commitment to supporting local communities and practicing good stewardship. The JX organization collected an impressive 2,767 items to donate to school supply drives across the four states where we operate. This achievement highlights the generosity,…

Have you ever had a warning light in your dash come on while driving and thought to yourself, I wonder what that light means?  Today’s vehicles utilize complex networks for communication between systems. These networks include dozens of modules that are constantly sending information back and forth across miles of wiring. Any fault within a…