Family owned and operated transport specialists, JJ Lawson are celebrating 50 years of business success with the delivery of six new Mack Anthems.
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Owner Greg Lawson says he wanted something to commemorate their 50 years with one Mack fitted out in the company’s usual red and special 50th anniversary gold livery.
The gold livery wrap exceeded all expectations, with a collage of historical photos of the company’s fleet, along with special moments in JJ Lawson’s history.
The fleet has grown organically since founder Jim Lawson acquired the company’s first Mack in the mid 90’s, and now they boast up to 30 trucks and 18 Macks, along with two Volvos.
The whole fleet is on Mack Platinum Service Agreements which suits the company’s needs perfectly.
“Over the years we have considered setting up our own workshop and doing our own maintenance,” says Greg Lawson.
“But with the space and specialised equipment and staff this involves we have continued to decide to leave it to the experts.
“With Mack there’s no need to bang your fist on the table, they understand our business and they sort things out, so we can focus on what we do best.”
Around every five years, Lawson likes to turn his trucks over as he wants to strive for top-quality gear in good condition
Lawson says a major benefit of having a fleet from one provider is that they’re able to switch drivers between trucks and no extra training is required, as they know what to expect.
Lawson says the company has stayed with Mack for over 25 years, and they have the same standards of reliability and dependability they offer their customers.
“The trucks are ideally suited for our operations, which mostly involves moving containerised freight from ports and airports, but for us the real benefit is the long-term relationship we have with Mack.
“For over half of the time we’ve been in business, Mack have handled all aspects of our truck supply and servicing needs.
“From sales through after-sales and service, anticipating our needs and keeping our trucks on the road. We’re one-stop shop and so are they, and that suits us perfectly.”
Vice president of sales Mack Australia Tony O’Connell says JJ Lawson are the kind of customer every truck manufacturer values, one that understands the demands of their business and trusts Mack to keep their fleet running at peak performance.
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