JX Truck Center Announces New Location and Expanded Services

Marquette, Michigan  (March 11, 2024) – JX Truck Center is pleased to announce the opening of our new location at 5025 US Highway 41 in Marquette, MI. Effective March 14th, 2024, we will begin moving operations from the existing address at 6 US Hwy 41, Negaunee Township, bringing our popular parts and service department to an even more convenient location.

New Facility, Same Great Service
JX Truck Center is committed to providing the same level of exceptional service our customers have come to expect. With our move to the new facility, customers will continue to enjoy the high-quality parts, expert service, and reliable repairs they have come to rely on.

Expanded Offerings
In addition to our parts and service departments, we have expanded our staff to support the needs of truck equipment sales, both Pre-Owned and New. Our new facility will enable us to expand our inventory and provide customers with a wider range of options to meet their transportation needs. Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you every step of the way.

First Day of Business
To celebrate the opening of our new facility, we will be hosting a grand opening event on Monday, March 18th. Our friendly staff will be on-site to offer personalized assistance, answer any questions you may have, and provide you with the opportunity to explore our expanded services. Once better weather returns, an official grand opening will be announced.
To learn more about our new location and expanded services, please visit our website at jxe.com or contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff at (906) 875-1080. We look forward to serving you at our new facility at 5025 US Highway 41.

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JX Enterprises Names Hannah Jorgensen-Freeman Director of Continuous Improvement

HARTLAND, Wis. (February 22, 2023) – JX Enterprises announced it has promoted Hannah Jorgensen-Freeman to the newly created position of Director of Continuous Improvement to spearhead organizational optimization and new process initiatives throughout the company.

“It is my great pleasure to announce Hannah’s promotion to what will be an essential role, impacting all areas of JX Enterprises to achieve greater levels of efficiency, productivity and, ultimately, customer satisfaction,” said Eric Jorgensen, President and CEO of JX Enterprises. “Through multiple cross-functional positions with increasing responsibilities,  Hannah has proven to be an invaluable resource for crafting and guiding strategy, brand stewardship and goal-driven change. I welcome her in this new role.”

Jorgensen-Freeman, third-generation successor to the dealership group, has previously held management positions in the corporate parts, service, sales and marketing departments. Prior to JX Enterprises, she worked for Cummins as a Product Manager and Product Analyst. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

“While continuous improvement has always been an integral part of the JX culture and mission, this new role formalizes, prioritizes and creates a central point of contact for initiatives and innovations throughout the company,” said Jorgensen-Freeman. “It’s an exciting opportunity to help lead our great group of associates with the primary focus on providing customers with industry-leading levels of satisfaction and further strengthening the JX Xperience.”

For more than 53 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third-generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation and hospitality at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com, jxgbff.org and marquettemountain.com.

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JX Enterprises Names April Carlson Director of Used Trucks

HARTLAND, Wis. (January 25, 2023) – JX Enterprises announced April Carlson, a 16-year veteran of the company, has been appointed to Director of Used Trucks and will be responsible for pre-owned vehicle sales strategy, inventory control and pricing throughout the dealer group’s 28 JX Truck Center locations.

“Throughout her impressive career with JXE, April has exceeded expectations in a variety of essential roles with increasing responsibility. She knows our company, she knows our industry and she has the skills, leadership and acumen to further strengthen our position as the leading pre-owned truck retailer,” said JXE President and CEO Eric Jorgensen. “We welcome April in her new role and are excited to see her vision implemented to bring our used-truck buyers new opportunities and advance the overall JX Customer Xperience.”

Carlson most recently served as the company’s Director of Operations Administration for more than two years and previously worked in management roles with the auditing and accounting departments. She has a master’s degree in business administration from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

“I look forward to this new opportunity with JX Enterprises and to strategically guide the company’s performance in the ever dynamic used truck market,” Carlson said. “We have a best-in-class pre-owned truck sales force, backed by a strong supporting team and numerous resources, to drive our focus on delivering greater value to our customers.”

For more than 53 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third-generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org.

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Open for Business: JX Truck Center-Gaylord’s New Facility Ready to Serve Customers with Expanded Services 

GAYLORD, Mich. (January 9, 2023) – JX Truck Center-Gaylord (Mich.) opened the doors of its new, larger and fully modernized facility to customers today, providing an enhanced JX Customer Xperience and expanded services that include all makes and models parts, maintenance and repairs, truck rental and leasing, and pre-owned vehicle sales.

The newly renovated dealership is just off Interstate 75, approximately three miles from its previous parts-only location, at:

JX Truck Center-Gaylord 

1160 Milbocker Road 

Gaylord, MI, 49735

(989) 735-6003

(833) 455-1133 (toll free)

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday (parts & service)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (sales, rental & leasing)

With 11,625 sq. ft., the dealership will have large parts and merchandise showrooms, as well as nine service bays with translucent-style overhead doors to maximize natural lighting. JX Truck Center-Gaylord will be fully staffed with personnel from its previous location, including experienced service technicians from other JX Truck Center locations. It sits on five acres, providing ample truck and trailer parking.

“We’re proud to announce the new JX Truck Center-Gaylord is now open for business,” said JX Operations Manager Micah Herin. “We’re ready to serve a greater range of customer needs and provide an outstanding JX Customer Xperience.” 

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third-generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org.

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JX Enterprises Appoints Herman Goth to Vice President of Lease, Rental and Organizational Communication

HARTLAND, Wis. (January 2, 2023) – JX Enterprises announced it has promoted Herman Goth, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years, to the executive leadership team as Vice President of Lease, Rental and Organizational Communication. In his new role, Goth will continue to lead JX Rental and JX Leasing, with new responsibilities to streamline communications with a focus on further enhancing the JX Customer Xperience.

“It is a great pleasure to give Herman an extremely well-earned promotion. During multiple leadership roles with JXE, Herman has redefined expectations with an exceptional skill set and management style that brings greater efficiency, productivity and profitability to every challenge he takes on,” said Hannah Jorgensen-Freeman, JXE’s third-generation successor to the dealership group. “Notably, Herman has the unique distinction of being promoted by every generation of the Jorgensen family since the company was founded in 1970.”

Goth first joined the company, then operating as Peterbilt of Wisconsin, in 1995 as Service Advisor at the Madison, Wis., dealership. He recalls he was there to sell his truck and trailer because he was transitioning from being an owner-operator of 15 years to a career that allowed him to spend more time with his family.

“I was at the conference table selling my truck and trailer when the Parts and Service Director came in and asked me what I was going to do next,” Goth said. “He offered me the position of Service Advisor to help provide a perspective from the other side of the counter.”

He was promoted to Service Manager a short time later by the company’s Owner and President Chuck Jorgensen, who founded JXE. In 2000, Eric Jorgensen, second-generation owner and current JXE President and CEO, gave Goth the keys to running the Madison dealership and he brought the location to record levels of sales and customer satisfaction. His promotion to Vice President of Lease, Rental and Organizational Communication was championed by third-generation leadership Hannah Jorgensen-Freeman and was enthusiastically endorsed by Eric Jorgensen.

Reflecting on his tenure and new role, Goth said “I’m pretty moved by that. At many family-owned businesses, by the time the third generation is in a leadership capacity, they may not see the value, benefit and insight that experienced employees bring to the organization. The Jorgensens are definitely an exception.” 

Goth has helped lead the company in positions of increasing responsibility throughout his JXE career, including managing multiple roles at once. 

“I’ve had a habit of not doing just one job at any given time,” he said. “I very much enjoy devising systems and processes that allow people to do their jobs more effectively and efficiently. A top priority in my new position is to put that passion to work implementing, training and optimizing the organization on new communication platforms and practices, including the rollout of our new CRM infrastructure. The goal is to have the right people on the right assignments at all times, removing redundant and unnecessary communication, to best serve our customers and achieve new levels of satisfaction.”

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third-generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org.

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JX Truck Center-Gaylord Opening New Location, Expanding Services

HARTLAND, Wis. (December 22, 2022) – JX Truck Center-Gaylord (Mich.) is scheduled to open its new, larger and fully modernized facility on Jan. 9, expanding its customer offerings to include service, parts, truck rental and leasing, and pre-owned truck sales, JX Enterprises recently announced.

The newly renovated dealership is 11,625 sq. ft. and sits on five acres, providing ample truck and trailer parking. The new address is 1160 Milbocker Road, Gaylord, MI 49735, approximately three miles south of its current parts-only location and conveniently located just off Interstate 75. It will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“JX Truck Center-Gaylord will provide customers with expanded services and a modern facility with amenities and styling that enhance the total JX Customer Xperience,” said JX Operations Manager Micah Herin. “It’s in a great new location – the gateway to the Upper Peninsula – and will satisfy a greater range of customer needs with a dealership that exemplifies the quality, features and professional, well-trained staff customers expect from our dealer network.”

Herin added the dealership will have large parts and merchandise showrooms, as well as nine service bays with translucent-style overhead doors to maximize natural lighting. JX Truck Center-Gaylord will be fully staffed with personnel from its previous location, including experienced service technicians from other JX Truck Center locations.

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third-generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org.

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JX Enterprises Named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

For the fifth consecutive year, JX Enterprises is ranked among the top transportation companies for women to work for by Redefining the Road magazine which is published by the Women In Trucking Association, a leading organization promoting the role of women in the industry.

“We are again honored to receive the prestigious Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation award,” said Eva Osowski, Director of Human Resources, JX Enterprises. “It’s gratifying to be acknowledged for our continuing efforts to create a welcoming workplace for women and provide opportunities for them to succeed at JX Enterprises and the industry in general.”

Criteria considered for the award, according to the Women In Trucking Association, include corporate cultures that foster gender diversity; competitive compensation and benefits; professional development initiatives; and career advancement opportunities.

JXE has received the award since its inception in 2018. 

“Throughout our more than 52-year history, our company has always put into practice our values toward supporting workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. For us, it isn’t a new way of thinking about our organization’s culture, it’s what we’ve always done,” Osowski said. “In tandem with that mindset is our focus on continuous improvement throughout all areas of our business. We encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. DE&I is a key way to achieve many of our goals.”

Additionally, Osowski said, a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers results in greater satisfaction and a fuller experience.  

Among the recent JX workplace initiatives is the new Women of JX group, which had nearly 100 female participants in its inaugural meeting. Osowski said Women of JX was created to support, grow and empower women within the company through personal and professional development in a peer-to-peer environment.

“JX is proud and fortunate to have considerable female representation throughout all areas of our operations, including leadership positions,” said Osowski. “We don’t consider any position to be gender-specific. We always look at who is the right person for the job, and give that person the tools, opportunities and support they need to excel.”

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HARTLAND, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – JX Enterprises announced JX Truck Center-Clare, its newest dealership, opens for business Oct. 31 to serve customers’ parts, service, and truck rental and leasing needs.

JX Truck Center-Clare, located at 9989 Rebak Way (Clare, MI, 48617) near the heavily trafficked merge of highways 10 and 127, is a purpose-built, 29,000 square-foot facility with modern amenities and styling. It is located on a six-acre lot to provide ample parki

ng and easy access for trucks and trailers.

“We’re very excited to welcome customers to the new JX Truck Center-Clare, the largest, most modern truck dealership in the region,” said JX Operations Manager Micah Herin. “It is designed and built to enhance the complete customer experience. W

ith 12 service bays, a massive parts and merchandise showroom, and a two-lane drive through for express service assessments, it will provide cust

omers with quick and efficient solutions for their aftermarket and truck rental and leasing needs.”

Other features of JX Truck Center-Clare include an in-floor, drive-on hydraulic lift that allows technicians easy access to the underside of the vehicle; a well-appointed drivers’ lounge; trailer parking; abundant parts inventory storage; and 100-foot-long service bays.

JX Truck Center-Clare replaces JX Truck Center-Mt. Pleasant, which is approximately 15 miles south of the new location.

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org. 

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HARTLAND, Wis. (October 4, 2022) – This fall, JX Enterprises is opening its newest JX Truck Center location in Clare, Mich., a purpose-built 29,000-square-foot facility with modern amenities and styling on a six-acre lot near the heavily trafficked merge of highways 10 and 127, the company recently announced.

Construction of the site, located at 9989 Rebak Way (Clare, MI, 48617), is nearing completion. The dealership – which will offer parts, service and vehicle leasing and rental – will feature 12 service bays, a massive parts and merchandise showroom, and a two-lane express drive-through for quick service assessment and write-up.

“From its convenient location to its size and design, JX Truck Center-Clare is purpose-built to put customers first and help them get back on the road as quickly as possible,” said JX Operations Manager Micah Herin. “It will be the largest, most modern dealership in the region with outstanding access from major routes, and most importantly, it will help us serve our customers more quickly and efficiently.”

Other features of JX Truck Center-Clare include an in-floor, drive-on hydraulic lift that allows technicians easy access to the underside of the vehicle; a well-appointed drivers’ lounge; trailer parking; abundant parts inventory storage; and 100-foot-long service bays.

JX Truck Center-Clare will replace JX Truck Center-Mt. Pleasant, which is approximately 15 miles south of the new location. Herin said he expects all employees to continue to work at Clare and, with its expanded offerings, more hiring is underway.

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. We are further engaged in our communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. For more information, visit jxe.com and jxgbff.org.   

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HARTLAND, Wis. (September 28, 2022) – JX Enterprises – the Midwest’s largest network of commercial truck dealerships – was named to the 20th annual Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list of top companies based on revenue and other criteria for the 17th consecutive year, the company recently announced.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by Deloitte and named to its 2022 Wisconsin 75 for highest-performing companies in the state,” said Mark Muskevitsch, JX Enterprises’ CFO. “It’s a testament to our focus on fiscal responsibility and strategic growth, and a well-deserved acknowledgment to the dedication of our employees and the entire organization to be not just a leader in the trucking industry, but a top performing company in this state and beyond.”

Deloitte compiles its annual list based on companies’ total revenue and growth, as well as its efforts in the areas of sustainability, innovation and diversity, equity and inclusion practices. 

“JX Enterprises is very proud and grateful to again be recognized as a top company in Deloitte’s prestigious Wisconsin 75 private sector rankings,” said Eric Jorgensen, President and CEO of JX Enterprises. “Our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas with an unwavering goal to provide unparalleled customer satisfaction has guided our success, growth and employee performance for more than 52 years. We look forward to continuing this tradition as a leading business in Wisconsin and in all markets we serve.”

JX Enterprises ranked 43rd this year and is the only truck dealer network on the list. In all, the Deloitte Wisconsin 75 accounts for more than 300,000 employees and has featured nearly 200 companies since its inception. 

For more than 52 years, JX Enterprises has served the full range of trucking needs through its 28 JX Truck Centers as the largest dealer group in the upper Midwest. This third generation family business headquartered in Hartland, Wis., offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, service, collision repair, parts, leasing, rental, and vehicle customization. Positioned as a total transportation solutions provider, offering Peterbilt, Volvo, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa new truck sales, JX also serves customers through JX Financial, Alltrux Capital, JX Leasing, JX Graphics, Total Appearance (TA), Amcan Truck Parts, and the proprietary all makes Alltrux Parts line. JX is further engaged in its communities through the employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation 501(c)(3) and outdoor recreation at Marquette Mountain Resort. 

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