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Diversity in the Trucking Industry: The Facts

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Equality in the workplace has been an issue for as long as equality has been an issue. In other words, forever. The years since Martin Luther King gave his famous speech and Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus have trickled by, but race is just as important a topic today as it was at the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. 60 years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find a Black truck driver. Today, diversity in the trucking industry looks a lot different. But in many ways, it has a long way to go.  Read more

Trucking and the Environment: How We’re Helping

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If recent events have made one thing clear, it’s that the trucking industry isn’t disappearing anytime soon. About 70% of our consumer goods are shipped via truck, and the impact of trucking on our daily lives is astoundingly beneficial. The impact of trucking on the environment is another story.

Trucking produces a substantial quantity of greenhouse gasses

As of 2016, medium and heavy-duty trucks contribute to about 24% of the greenhouse gasses emitted in the transportation sector. Compared to passenger vehicles at 42%, that’s not bad at all. Still, with around 15.5 million commercial vehicles on the road, the environmental impact has been substantial. Read more

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Being a Truck Driver: What It’s Really Like

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Being a truck driver is awesome. No joke. Truck drivers are essential workers. They help keep this country running in every way. They deliver products that other businesses wouldn’t be able to function without. Truck drivers are a little like screws; most of the time, we don’t notice they’re there. But if they weren’t, everything would fall to pieces. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the scenes, now’s your chance. 

To start, most truck drivers love what they do. 

There are a lot of pluses to being a truck driver. Every day is different, which keeps work from getting boring. Traveling and meeting new people is part of the job! Truck driving often comes with good benefits, but the biggest one is knowing that people rely on you on a daily basis. Knowing your work matters makes your job so much more rewarding.  Read more

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BYX News: See Our Freight Company on Shoutout LA! 

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; at BYX, we’re a family. Over 40 years ago, our freight company was built on family values. Dedication to serving our community is part of our DNA. This December, we were thrilled to be featured by Shoutout LA. In an exclusive interview, BYX owner Jay Newjahr shared the secrets to his success. 

Jay’s Take #1: Risk-taking and entrepreneurship are intrinsically linked. 

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could meet your business goals without taking even the slightest risk? Sadly, risk-taking is part of the game. The willingness to take risks is what sets dreamers apart from doers. Taking risks was always part of the business, but Jay’s approach has evolved with experience.

“In my earlier years, I was more apt to take larger risks without as much thought to the possibility of failure. As I’ve gotten older, I still take risks often, but they are more well thought out. Even the smaller risks can yield important successes. I believe it’s important to challenge the norms and push the envelope.”

As daunting as risk-taking may be, getting comfortable with risk is critical to long-term growth. If it still feels intimidating, try looking at it differently. Instead of an obstacle, view risk as a motivating challenge. Read more

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Road Rage Kills. Here’s How to Stay Safe

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Driving is a part of daily life for most adults, but it’s also one of the most dangerous. In the US, three million people are injured in car accidents each year, with around six million accidents in total. Of those accidents, a frightening 33% are caused by road rage. Road rage describes any behavior on the road that’s hostile or aggressive, and it’s all too common. 

Whether it’s triggered by fatigue or annoyance, road rage can be costly to everyone involved. If you’re not sure how to deal with road rage, the following tips can help.  Read more

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How to Foster Team Unity in a Pandemic

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At BYX, having our entire staff in one place doesn’t happen every day. In addition to managing multiple departments, our drivers spend most of their workday out of the office and on the road. 

Because of this, we’ve been taking deliberate steps to develop a sense of team unity since day one. It’s just part of how we operate. Now that COVID-19 has changed how many companies function, leaders are dealing with the same obstacles that our team has been dealing with for decades. Fortunately, reconnecting your company’s team is an achievable goal if you know where to start. Just take it from us!  Read more

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What Causes TL and LTL Shipping Delays?

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Late shipments are never fun. Few of us have the time to hang around waiting for a delivery all day, so it’s understandably frustrating when the delivery window comes and goes with no shipment in sight. So what’s the holdup? In Southern California, we’re lucky to have safe driving conditions all year round, but rainy days are far from the only factor contributing to delays. The following are a few of the main reasons shipments might run late this holiday season. (Plus, a few tips for helping theTL and LTL shipping system run smoothly!) Read more

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Trucking Company 101: De-Stressing Your Workplace

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Let’s talk about stress. When there’s too much on a person’s plate, not enough time, or too much pressure, we feel stressed. It’s a familiar experience for most working adults, but feeling stressed all the time is nothing to ignore. Stress can cause low energy, insomnia, reduced immune function, anxiety, and countless more frightening effects on the body. For a trucking company like BYX, putting an overworked, stressed-out employee behind the wheel is actually dangerous!

Stress in the workplace has serious side effects, including low company morale and employees who are unmotivated and burnt out.  By addressing the root causes of workplace stress, business owners and managers can build a healthier, happier, more productive work environment. Keep reading to explore what might be stressing out your staff, and learn how to fix it.  Read more

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Trucking Companies in Los Angeles Expect a Driver Shortage in 2021. Here’s What It Means.

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2020 has been a strange year across all industries. For trucking companies in Los Angeles, however, a significant upheaval has been brewing for years. A combination of factors has led to plenty of demand, but not nearly enough supply. The economy took a hit when COVID-19 first began, but the limited number of drivers on the road will pose challenges as it begins to reopen. To find out what the future of trucking might look like for local freight companies and their customers, keep reading.

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What’s Really Happening When Shipments Get Damaged

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There are few things more frustrating than shipping out an order and receiving a customer complaint that the item arrived broken. It’s a headache for everyone involved, but the occasional damaged shipment is inevitable. Does it mean that the carriers were rough with your shipment? Absolutely not! Damaged packages happen within even the best trucking companies in the country. Here’s why.

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