Employee Spotlight – Cindy Campbell

JX’s Cindy Campbell was recently featured in an article by HazChem Environmental.

Cindy is the Vice President of Used Truck Sales and Finance and has been with JX for over 20 years. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of leadership positions. Cindy was also named a “2018 Top Woman To Watch In Transportation” by Women In Trucking’s Redefining the Road Magazine. Her experience and knowledge made her the ideal candidate for an interview on the fundamentals of purchasing a truck for your business. Check out what Cindy had to say in the article by HazChem Environmental. Click here!

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As we roll into the 2020 Trucker Appreciation Week we wanted to bring light to a touching story about the bond professional drivers have with the trucks that they drive daily. Times and technology have changed over the years but a bond between a driver and his truck is still very special.

Many professional drivers build a special bond with their trucks. This is especially true for Leon “Butch” Mueller who drove a 1971 Peterbilt 358 for more than 45 years. Mueller drove the truck for Tom Gullickson, Inc. until he retired. Tom Gullickson, Inc. purchased the brand new Peterbilt truck from JX in 1970 as one of JX’s very first customers! 

About the Driver

Leon “Butch” Mueller was a true, professional driver. He hauled milk and cream for Gullickson and received the new 1971 Peterbilt 358, also known as #19. When Butch was given the truck, it was instant love. Butch was overjoyed and said “I can die happy now, I’m driving a Peterbilt.” It was a dream come true for Butch.

Butch knew he had a special truck and took really great care of it. He was on top of all the required maintenance for 40 years. He also kept the truck shielded from the rough Midwest weather when possible. To keep the truck in pristine condition he used a soft brush with warm water and no soap. As a professional driver, Butch knew exactly how to care for the truck to make it last a while.

About the Truck

The 1971 Peterbilt 358 is a classic, narrow nose Peterbilt truck. It was built with a CAT 1674 engine with 270 HP, Fuller RTO9513 transmission, Reyco 101 s-spring suspension, 20” spoke wheels (front & rear), no power steering, no AC and single centerline mounted horn.

Once #19 hit the 2 million mile mark, it received a new engine, new transmission and new rear ends. The condition of the truck along with the upgrades allowed it to run for another 2 million miles!

As a surprise to Butch, Gullickson installed AC in the truck while Butch was on vacation. The addition made longer trips a little more comfortable.

Restoration

After Butch retired, the Gullickson family decided that the truck needed a full restoration. But they also wanted to honor Butch due to his bond with #19.

The plan for the restoration is to feature many of the truck’s original components. This includes the original seat, with a new upholstery, since it was in good condition and working orders. 

The restoration aims to be complete by the middle of September 2020. To learn more about the restoration click here.

On top of the truck restoration, the Gullickson family also created a small scale replica of the truck which is used in community events such as parades. Which turns heads in itself!

Once the restoration is complete, we look forward to seeing that special bond between a driver and his truck come back to life! Be sure to follow JX on Facebook for future updates!

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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 and employs more than 350 people. For 40 years, Sutton Transport has been family owned and operated. Since their founding in 1979, one thing has remained constant: Sutton Transport continues to provide superior service with a personal touch.

Pictured: Chris Heinzen – JX Wausau Fleet Account Manager & Cliff Sutton 

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JX Green Bay’s Scott Lemke presented a one of a kind, diamond plated frame artwork to Alan Nelson in Green Bay, WI. The special gift is our way to show our customers appreciation for their business, support and relationships. 

Alan started hauling logs in 1990 when he purchased a used Kenworth. In the mid 90’s he purchased a used Peterbilt and has purchased two new Peterbilt trucks since then. Alan is a single truck operation contracted to the larger timber producers.

Pictured: Scott Lemke, JX Sales Executive & Alan Nelson

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JX Customer Appreciation – Midwest Dairy Transport LLC

The JX Grand Rapids Team presented a special gift to Midwest Dairy Transport in Coopersville, MI to show customer appreciation and gratitude. Midwest Dairy Transport received a unique art piece of their Paccar MX powered Peterbilt 579 sleeper truck with a diamond plated frame bordered around the artwork.

Midwest Dairy Transport was formed in 2009 with the intent of transporting milk from dairy farms to processing plant. The company started with 9 trucks and currently operate 68 trucks hauling raw milk, cream and brewers yeast in stainless steel tankers. The loads are delivered to various processing plants throughout the Midwest.

Pictured: Dave Curtis – Regional Sales Manager, Mel Rozema – Maintenance Manager, Jeff Anderson  – General Manager and Joel Boverhof – Sales & Lease Executive.  

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Kalmar Ottawa hosted a Dealer Meeting last month in San Diego, CA where JX Enterprises was recognized for growth in 2018. JX was the award recipient for the most truck sales growth year over year of any dealer in their network. Darren Simon, Vocational Sales Manager, accepted the award on behalf of JX.

“At JX, we are focused on the Kalmar Ottawa product and have put a lot of energy into enriching our sales, parts and service personnel with the latest training and application expertise in yard spotters,” says Simon.

JX Enterprises has been a Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractor dealer for over 30 years. The Kalmar Ottawa T2 is a great update to a time-tested product platform and we are proud to be the dealer of a quality brand. Ottawa is also at the forefront of EV spotter applications and technology development. JX is excited to help customers adopt new technologies that can provide value in their operations.

Pictured (L to R): Gina Lopez – VP Terminal Tractors Kalmar Ottawa, Thomas Malmborg – Sr. VP Kalmar Services, Darren Simon – JX Corporate Vocational Sales Manager, Doug Queen – VP Solution Sales Kalmar Ottawa

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2019

JX Truck Center Employee Receives Patriot Award

WAUKESHA WI, April 9, 2019 – JX Truck Center’s John Miller, Fleet Maintenance Manager, receives the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) at JX Truck Center – Waukesha, WI. The award was presented to Miller by Dave Firth, Waukesha Technician, who nominated Miller for the award. The Patriot award is granted to individuals that support active military personnel in their professional civilian career.

“What we do on a daily basis can’t compare to the commitment, dedication and sacrifice from our Military men and women,” says Miller. “I have always taken notice of applicants that are current or former military as I feel they have strong baseline values that help them excel in civilian life”.

Dave Firth was an Army veteran when he started with JX in 2017. About 15 months ago he decided to enlist in the Army Reserves to continue his Military career, all while maintaining a positive record as a JX employee. Dave was also recently selected by Greg Torosian, JX Service Director and John Miller to attend the Peterbilt Technician Institute program at Universal Technical Institute.

Dave was inspired to nominate Miller due to the support that he has received from Miller and JX while continuing his military career. JX has always been more about just trucks. We understand military personnels dedication to the country and we are willing to support them in their professional civilian career.

About JX

JX is a family-owned, locally-operated group of more than 24 truck dealerships and support services in the upper midwest. JX Truck Center, JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Rental, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, and Alltrux Truck & Trailer Parts are all subsidiaries. JX prides itself in their ability to help customers by providing transportation solutions to fit their long- and short-term goals. JX was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin proudly representing the Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino & Kalmar Ottawa brands. Visit them at www.JXE.com

L-R: Rich Yezzi, JX Vice President of Operations, Dave Firth, Max, John, Jack, Eli & Jori Miller and Bill Rheingans, Area Chair, Wisconsin ESGR and a Vietnam Veteran as well. JX thanks Bill for his service and commitment to recognizing Reservist’s, Employers and Supervisors who support our military heroes.

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Wolter Group LLC, headquartered in Brookfield, WI is a family-owned and operated group of companies consisting of Wisconsin Lift Truck, Illinois Material Handling, Ellis Systems, Wolter Power Systems and Fleet Services.

Pictured: Dave Wrycha – Corporate VP of Used & Rental Equipment, Dan Shoemaker – Regional Operations Manager, Bob Kranzusch – Service Manager and Andrew Haenisch – Wisconsin Lease Sales Executive.

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