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Fall Driving Tips: 4 Ways to Keep Stay Safe In The Fall Foliage

It’s no secret that the autumn months provide some of the most incredible scenic driving in the world. Whether that be in colonial New England or the Pacific Northwest, fall driving rewards operators with cooler weather and stunning foliage, an incredible combination for those who work on the road. With a new season upon us, we must also remember how that affects truck driving in terms of safety and common practice. From wildlife to foliage, each fall offers aspects unique to other seasons. Let’s take a look at four unique tips that will keep drivers safe in these cool-autumn months.

Watch Out For Leaves and Tree Debris

While the beautiful colored leaves offer gorgeous scenery, stationary leaves on road can create hazards dangerous to all drivers. Traffic hazards are serious issues and a patch of damp leaves can trigger accidents if drivers and operators are not paying close attention. What is the best way to handle areas of road covered in leaves? Slow down and approach carefully– avoid sudden braking and swerving.

Pay Attention For Wildlife

Deer and other large game animals are traditionally most active during the fall months. While some trucks may be equipped with protective guards, all drivers should be wary and cautious when driving through heavily wooded or deer populated areas. Most commonly active during the morning and evening, it is not uncommon to see deer alongside highways and roads alike. Keep an eye out for crossing signs and avoid sudden braking and swerving.

Weather Variation

The transition from fall to summer provides a welcomed cooling across the country. While most appreciate the cooler mornings and nights, it is crucial to remember significant daily weather variations can create hazards on the road. With many areas of the country experiencing the first freezing temperatures of the season, drivers need to be cautious of their surroundings and vehicle. Wind and rainstorms can trigger significant debris droppings from the changing foliage. If possible, look ahead at local weather and prepare accordingly.

Stay Aware of Sun Glare

With the sun setting earlier in the day across the country, it is crucial that drivers recognize and prepare for the risk of sun glare. Shorter days and daylight savings create sun glare, making it far more challenging to see pedestrians, road debris, other drivers, and more. In order to protect yourself and other drivers, keep your windshield clean and carry a pair of sunglasses at the ready.

Keeping these four tips in mind, make sure to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while on the road. There simply is not another career which provides such a privilege and opportunity!

Why Is There Such a High Demand for Truck Drivers?

The trucking industry is bouncing back in a big way. After years of dealing with a shortage of drivers, the industry is now home to 3.5 million of them, and that number continues to grow. The demand for truck drivers has never been stronger, so if you’re looking for trucking jobs, you’re in luck!

More Opportunities Than Ever Before

Trucking has always been a major backbone of our country’s economy. Without trucker jobs, online shopping would grind to a halt and affect the lives of countless businesses and consumers. And since the number of people shopping online continues to grow, it’s safe to assume that the demand for truck drivers won’t be going away anytime soon.

There’s more good news, too! The industry is more diverse than it’s ever been before, as companies (like Lily Transportation!) are actively hiring women, veterans, and anyone interested in seeing what the truck driver lifestyle has to offer.

As soon as you get your commercial driver’s license, a whole new world of opportunity will open to you. Whether you’re looking for trucking jobs that will let you see the whole country or just your local area, Lily Transportation has openings for you. We’ll work with you to find a role that finetunes your skills and helps you find your place behind the wheel of one of our beautiful trucks.

The Importance of Truck Drivers Is Never Going Away

One of the best things about trucking is that just about anyone can do it. The demand for truck drivers has remained strong for years, and even as the industry continues to evolve, that isn’t going to change. Just look at our country today as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many people sheltering themselves at home, it’s our country’s truck drivers that have ensured everyone has access to the essential supplies they need.

Even when the pandemic is over, online shopping will remain a staple of our country’s economy (maybe more than ever), which means our way of life will continue to need dedicated and professional truck drivers.

This is why Lily Transportation is always pursuing, recruiting, and hiring truck drivers. We’re blessed to have so many amazing truck drivers on our team and we’d love to help you become a part of the Lily Family.

“Lily made me feel comfortable and gave me the opportunity to change careers. It’s a great company to work for and I just want to ask you (other drivers): “What are you waiting for?” Join us!”

— Yessica Licona–Amador, Driver

The demand for truck drivers isn’t going anywhere, so if you want to find truck driving jobs that will compensate you well and make sure you and yours are well taken care of, reach out to one of our recruiters today at 800-248-LILY.

5 Reasons the Importance of Truck Drivers is Clearer Than Ever Before

The trucking and transportation industry has been a staple in the United States for generations. It’s a crucial part of our economy, equips us with the products we need, and keeps the gears of the country turning. And now, with the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affecting the way we live our lives, the importance of truck drivers and the work they do for us is perhaps more vital than it’s ever been before.

Here are five of the (many) reasons the importance of truck drivers and the trucking industry at large deserves an extra round of applause during this difficult time:

1) A Backbone of Our Economy

In 2018, the U.S. freight and trucking industry generated approximately 800 billion dollars in revenue. Truck drivers are almost single-handedly responsible for keeping countless businesses and services, the ones we often take for granted, alive and well. And like Trucking.com says, over 70% of all freight tonnage in the U.S., which equates to over 10 billion tons of cargo, is transported by truck drivers.

Without truckers, we wouldn’t have access to many of the products and services we rely on, and, as a result, our economy would run the risk of collapsing in on itself.

2) Employing Millions of Americans

Not only is the trucking industry responsible for a significant chunk of our country’s economy—all of the online retailers we rely on wouldn’t be able to exist without truckers, after all—but it’s also an essential career path for millions of hardworking Americans from all walks of life.

According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, the trucking industry now provides more than 3.5 million people with trucker jobs. And that doesn’t even take into account the millions of other trucking jobs the trucking industry generates!

3) Stocking the Shelves of Our Stores

The odds are very high that just about everything you see on the shelf at the grocery store spent some time on a truck and wouldn’t be within arm’s reach if it hadn’t been for America’s truck drivers. If you were to imagine our country without truckers, for example, then you’d be seeing a world where ATMs would be cashless, “gas stations would run out of fuel,” and “essentials like bottled water, powdered milk, and canned foods would be gone.”

4) Keeping Businesses Afloat

“The American trucker sits at a vital intersection in society,” Trucking.com says. “They are the critical link between the valued goods we produce and the demands of our most pressing needs.” The importance of truck drivers is impossible to overstate, especially when it comes to keeping the businesses we rely on—both local and otherwise—active and afloat.

5) Providing the Country with the Goods it Needs

With so many brick-and-mortar stores currently closed on account of COVID-19, truck drivers are playing a crucial role in keeping our homes stocked with the supplies they need. Even when the rest of the world is hunkering down, “factories and meat-packing plants are still running at full operation,” and there are so many supplies (food, toilet paper, etc.) that need to get to stores and consumers. “That means drivers, as always, are needed on the road.”

Inspiring Examples of People Working to Support Truckers

COVID-19 is changing things that we once took for granted. Whether that’s playing in a park or going to a movie theater, the way we live our lives has changed for the time being. But one thing that hasn’t changed is how important our truck drivers are, and especially right now, how important it is to support truckers in as many ways as we can.

Here at Lily Transportation, we consider our drivers like family, and we’re so proud of their hard work and bravery during these trying times. And we’re not the only ones! Here are some inspiring examples of people reaching out to support truckers and the essential work they’re doing for our country!

Free Food for Truckers

With so many truck stops either closing down or limiting the services they offer to help combat the spread of COVID-19, truck drivers may find it tricky to get the kind of meals they need to keep going during the day. And with truck driver health being more important than it probably ever has, making sure they’re well-fed and energized is an absolute necessity. Thankfully, there have been so many examples—too many to count!—of people and businesses providing food and help for truckers who may need it.

“The Iowa Motor Truck Association,” for example, “provided 1,000 complimentary boxed lunches for truck drivers at two truck stops along Interstate 80.” Trucking Info also reports that “McDonald’s has begun curbside delivery for truckers,” and Fleet Owner says that the “Taco Bell Headquarters in Irvine, Calif., has transformed into its first-ever Truck-Thru,” where they’ll be providing free meals for “for heroes of the highway.”

Even the kids are getting involved, as there’s a 13-year-old boy in West Virginia who set up a table alongside the road to give free food to passing truckers.

Expressing Gratitude

“Resourcefulness, sacrifice, resilience—are deeply rooted in the trucking industry. They’re embedded in the heart of the American trucker,” American Trucking Association (ATA) President Chris Spear said in late March. “As Americans across the country are witnessing, truckers have an enormous role in this national fight against COVID-19. It’s imperative they are empowered to keep rolling, so they can deliver those loads critically needed to get us all through.”

Charities like Truckers Relief Fund are also making sure to support truckers. They’re urging everyone to donate to truckers and their families as a “thank you” for all the work they’re doing for us.

It doesn’t stop there, either! There are countless social media posts (Transport Topics spotlights just a small percentage of them here) from people expressing their gratitude for the truckers who are keeping our country running right now. “Please let drivers know how appreciative the American people are for their tremendous effort and extra time they are putting in to get what is needed for us to get through this crazy time,” one person said. “Can’t say it enough — we love Truck Drivers! Thank you.”

We couldn’t have said it better. Thank you, truckers!

Topics: Truck Driver Lifestyle, Truck Driver Safety

Trucking Industry Trends: Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak

When we talk about trucking industry trends, we could mean the newest technologies that are improving trucking safety and efficiency, or we could be talking about the continued emphasis on truck driver health. However, in 2020, trucking industry trends have been focused on one major thing: operating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As huge portions of the country shut down to help stop the spread of this virus, it’s fallen on the brave men and women in the trucking industry to help keep our economy running and our homes stocked with the supplies we need. Things are constantly changing, though, and there’s so much new information going around that it can be difficult to keep track of it all.

So, to help you keep track of how the trucking industry is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, here are some of the most important and relevant developments:

Extensions on CDL Validity

As of April 2020, the FMCSA has issued an extension for any truck driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) that was set to expire between March 1st, 2020, and June 29th, 2020. The FMCSA is also making accommodations for other factors that may impact trucker safety and productivity, such as:

An extension for any CDL medical certificate valid for 90 days or more that was due to expire on or after March 1
A 180-day extension for any hazardous materials endorsements that were set to expire between March 1st and July 31st

Regulatory Relief

Our country’s truckers occupy an essential role in getting the valuable goods and resources we need to the people who need them most. Without them, we’d be facing even more dramatic shortages of the kind of supplies we need as we shelter in place until the COVID crisis has passed.

To that end, the FMCSA has expanded the terms of its national emergency declaration—originally issued on March 13th, 2020—to include regulatory relief to the truck drivers “transporting emergency relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

This will help our country’s drivers “get critically important medical supplies, food, and household goods to Americans in need,” the Acting Administrator for the FMCSA said on March 18. Additionally, President Trump and U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao publicly thanked truck drivers for “playing a critical role in vanquishing the virus” and in their efforts to help “get our economic engine roaring” again.

Finding New Ways to Support Truckers

Perhaps more than anything else, the most inspiring truck industry trends revolve around people finding new and meaningful ways to support truckers. Whether it’s big companies offering free curbside food for drivers or kids handing out free meals to any truckers who drive past, the country is not letting the work our truckers are doing go unnoticed.

Here at Lily Transportation, we’re so proud of our drivers and are honored to have them in the Lily family. The work they do every day is nothing less than essential to our country, we are grateful to be a part of it all.

The 4 Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers That Lily Recommends

Far too often, a trucker food list is made up out of whatever is closest and most accessible. This usually leads to a lot of fast food, candy bars, and chips. While these snacks are certainly tasty, they aren’t able to provide truckers with the kind of energy they need throughout the day.

With that in mind, here are some of the healthy snacks for truck drivers that we recommend to our drivers here at Lily Transportation.

1) Fresh Fruits & Veggies

You can’t talk about healthy snacks for truck drivers without mentioning fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits of all kinds have tremendous health benefits, and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. As always, though, you shouldn’t overdo it, as too much fresh (or dried) fruit can mess up your blood sugar.

Vegetables, meanwhile, are so good for you that you can eat as many of them as you like without worrying about crashing later. Not only do fresh veggies come with very few calories, but they’re also a simple snack to eat between meals.

Meal prep for truck drivers isn’t always easy, but with a plastic bag of fresh fruits and veggies, and maybe a little container of peanut butter on the side, you’ll have one of the best and most healthy snacks for truck drivers.

2) Assorted Trail Mixes

Trail mix is another excellent addition to your trucker food list. If you’re buying a pre-packaged trail mix, make sure you look for a “nutrition label,” as some mixes are needlessly high in sugar or salt.

Or, even better, you can make your own trail mix to take on the road with you. Pick out some of your favorite nuts, add it to some granola, throw in a little dried fruit, and top it off with a few chocolate chips to add a bit of sweetness to the mix. This is an easy addition to your list of healthy snacks for truck drivers and can help promote healthy snacking habits without sacrificing taste.

3) Granola Bars

Granola bars, protein bars, and energy bars are an incredibly easy and popular snack for truck drivers. They’re compact, easy to stock up on, and can help you stay focused and energized. However, not all bars are created equal, and some of them can be packed with a surprising amount of sugary, fatty content.

Still, there are plenty of good options out there, and many of them can even be used as a meal substitute. This can save you time from stopping along the way for a meal that, more often than not, is greasy and less-than-ideal for truck driver health.

4) Protein Drinks & Smoothies

A protein drink or smoothie is another great thing to have on your list of healthy snacks for truck drivers. Not only do they come packed with vitamins and minerals, but the different flavors mean you can find one (or many!) that you like and stock up before hitting the road.

Instead of worrying about the hassle of meal prep for truck drivers, try making a smoothie before getting behind the wheel in the morning. Some frozen fruit mixed with a few greens (and maybe some protein powder) can replace a meal during the day, keep you energized, and help you maintain some good truck driver health habits.

3 Ways Lily Transportation Promotes a Positive Trucking Culture

The logistics and transportation industry is a pillar of our country’s economy. As long as people keep buying products online, there’s going to be demand for professional truck drivers. This is why Lily Transportation is so committed to promoting a positive and productive trucking culture for all of its employees.

A trucking career is full of exciting opportunities for people from all walks of life, and we’re always looking for new ways to grow our Lily Family with new and passionate professionals. If you’re looking for a career path that takes care of you with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and a unique trucking culture, then Lily Transportation is the place for you!

We Hire the Right Drivers

As a larger and larger percentage of the truck driver population nears retirement, it’s become more important than ever for companies to hire (and retain!) the right kind of drivers. Here at Lily, our people are our greatest asset, and we go to great lengths to make sure that we not only hire the right drivers but also that we give those drivers an environment that prepares them to succeed.

What To Expect inYour First Year of Over the Road Trucking at Lily

When a professional truck driver becomes a part of our team, they’re becoming part of a family, which is why we embrace Safe Hiring practices to make sure that each new recruit is a good fit for us and that we’re a good fit for them. To that end, Lily is always looking to hire new and experienced drivers.

Whether you’re a veteran looking for a new career after your service has ended, a woman ready for a new adventure, or a recent graduate looking to make their way in the world, Lily Transportation has a place for you!

We Emphasize Truck Driver Wellness

According to Trucking Info, “By implementing driver-oriented wellness programs, fleets are likely to see accident rates drop, which lowers operating costs and liability exposure. And driver satisfaction goes up, which cuts turnover and attracts new hires.”

Even though truck drivers don’t spend a lot of time in an office that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to create and support a positive trucking culture with them. At Lily, we do this by providing wellness programs and initiatives that help us stay connected with our team, regardless of where they are, in a meaningful way.

For example, we not only host Wellness Challenges—supported by our healthcare provider, Blue Cross/Blue Shield—but we also award our drivers with “Safety Points” for helping us promote safety on (and off) the road. We also utilize electronic “communication boards” at each domicile to encourage, appreciate, and inform our drivers with fun and relevant information. From recognizing birthdays and milestones to sharing healthy eating or exercise tips, FMCSA reg updates, seasonal safety tips, and more.

We Take Care of Our Own

A positive trucking culture can’t exist without positive, productive, and passionate trucker drivers, which is why Lily is steadfast in our commitment to the people on our team. We offer all of our full-time drivers a variety of benefits including:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical & Dental Insurance
Paid Holiday & Vacation Time
A Matching 401K
Safety Bonuses
A Health & Wellness Program
Cell Phone Allowance
24 Hour Dispatch
Carefully maintained equipment
Competitive pay
And so much more

Lily Transportation takes care of its family, and it’s our goal to retain this one-of-a-kind trucking culture that attracts, supports, and encourages professional truckers from all walks of life to get behind the wheel of a truck and experience the trucking lifestyle for themselves.

If you have any questions about the culture for truck drivers at Lily Transportation or want to speak with one of our recruiters, we’d love to hear from you!

6 of the Best Trucking Accessories to Improve Comfort on the Road

The truck driver lifestyle is full of one-of-a-kind perks and excitement you won’t find anywhere else. The self-driven structure of your day-to-day schedule, the picturesque views you’ll see on the road each day; these are things you just can’t find behind a desk.

However, with all the time you’ll spend behind the wheel of your truck, it’s important to make sure that you’re comfortable. With that in mind, here are some of the best trucking accessories to help you make truck driver comfort a priority:

Truck Seat Cushions

No matter how much someone loves traveling (and honestly, what’s not to love?), spending most of the day driving can be physically taxing. And even the most ergonomic chairs can lose their luster after enough time. So what can you do to maximize truck driver comfort on even the longest of drives? Pick up a truck seat cushion.

These cushions come in just about every shape and size, so take some time to find one that supports you the way you want to be supported. Does your back get stiff? Find a cushion that offers extra support along the back. Is your tailbone sore at the end of the day? Then a cushion with extra padding can help improve your posture and lower the stress on your tailbone.

Trucking accessories like these come in a variety of materials (like memory foam, for example), so you shouldn’t have much trouble finding one that’ll fit your needs.

Truck Seat Organizer

Your truck cabin is your home base, in a way, so it makes sense that you outfit it with the kind of gadgets and trucking accessories that you’ll want within reaching distance. But what happens if you start running out of space for your things? Or, more accurately, you don’t have the storage space for your things?

It’s possible to keep things in a glovebox, of course, but then it’s not easily accessible, so that’s not an ideal solution. This is where a truck seat organizer comes onto the scene. This trucking accessory will easily hang off the back of the passenger or driver’s chair and hold all of your loose items in a single location. Things like sunglasses, books, pens, headphones, maps, paperwork, gloves, and more can be consolidated together in a way that keeps them close by without cluttering your cabin.

Mini-Fridge

The truck driver lifestyle means you’re spending a good chunk of your day on the road. And when you spend the better part of your day behind the wheel, you’re going to want access to some food. Sure, fast food is always an option, but not the best one, especially when you’re trying to stick to a healthy trucker lifestyle.

A mini-fridge is one of the best truck accessories, hands down, and all of Lily’s over-the-road drivers have one in their truck. We want our drivers to have a comfortable and healthy lifestyle while in the truck, and having a fridge supports healthy eating habits by allowing drivers to keep lunches, snacks (like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.), and water bottles fresh and cool all day long.

Dashboard Mounts

Whether it’s for your phone, tablet, or GPS, having a dashboard mount for your cab can go a long way toward improving truck driver comfort. These simple trucking accessories help you keep your hands and attention focused on driving, but also make it easy to keep an eye on what’s happening, so you always know if there’s traffic or bad weather on the horizon.

Jackets

It’s cold in the winter, and even with the heater in your truck cabin, you’ll inevitably have to spend at least a little bit of time outside. Instead of dealing with the elements on your own, it’s always a good idea to have a nice, comfortable jacket with you.

This is as much a trucking accessory as it is one of the most essential truck driver must-haves, which is why Lily Transportation provides winter coats with reflective materials on them to our drivers. We want you to be safe, warm, and as comfortable as possible when you’re on the road, and we’re always looking for new ways to promote truck driver comfort and wellness.

If you want to learn more about what the truck driver lifestyle looks like at Lily Transportation, or simply have questions you would like to ask, then get in touch with us today! We would love to hear from you.

What’s the Secret Ingredient to a Healthy Trucker Diet?

Creating and sticking to a healthy diet is hard enough as it is, but when you’re a truck driver who spends the majority of their day on the road, then eating healthy can feel extra challenging. If you’re looking to improve your diet, then these health tips for truck drivers can help you get started!

Make Meal Prep a Part of Your Truck Driving Lifestyle

Eating healthy while traveling is tricky. Most dining options are heavily focused on fast food, and even the snacks you’ll find at truck stops tend to be focused on candy, chips, and other less-than-healthy items.

But when you’re always on the move, you might not have time to seek out healthier options, which can leave you feeling stuck with the same old trucker diet you’ve always had.

There is a solution, though! Instead of relying on fast food joints or truck stop snacks to keep you going, look into the benefits that meal prep for truck drivers can offer.

Like a trucker told TruckingInfo.com, you can save time (and money) by meal prepping for yourself. This way, you won’t be tempted by the less-than-healthy foods offered at the truck stop. And since you’ll be making the food yourself, you’ll not only be able to keep it healthy, but you’ll also be able to make sure it’s something you actually enjoy eating.

You can even buy a mini-oven for yourself and use it at truck stops. With one of these at your disposal, you can make meal prep a part of your truck driving lifestyle, cook (and freeze) meals before you leave for the day, and then cook them when you’re waiting for your cargo to be loaded or unloaded.

Create a Healthy Trucker Diet that Works for You

One of the great things about a truck driving career is that it provides you with a lot of flexibility. The truck driving lifestyle looks a little different for each driver, and with that flexibility comes the ability to make a trucker diet that fits your schedule and your preferences.

“Instead of drinking caffeinated sodas, energy drinks, or coffee,” CDL.com says, “drink water!” Or, if you don’t enjoy drinking water, then you try sprucing it up with fruit or other additional flavors. Even carbonated water can be a great way to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day without all the extra calories energy drinks or sodas come with.

You should also find some healthy snacks to add to your trucker food list. Things like nuts, granola, smoothies, fruits, veggies, and some energy bars (although be careful with those; some of them have a lot of excess sugar in them) can be a great way to maintain a healthy trucker diet.

When it comes down to it, the “secret ingredient” to a healthy trucker diet isn’t a single ingredient but a collection of them. Staying healthy in any line of work requires dedication and at least a little effort. But when you make these tips a part of your truck driving lifestyle, then you’ll be in a great place to kickstart a whole new trucker diet for yourself.

The 3 Trucking Technology Trends Lily Transportation is Excited About

Technology is advancing at a faster rate than it’s ever been before. Whether it’s the newest upgrades to our mobile devices or the latest trucking technology that’s being set up in our trucks, the future of trucking is shaping up to be a brave new world for carriers and drivers alike.

As exciting as these technology-centric trucking industry trends are, we’re still far away from the kind of future we’re used to seeing in science fiction. Instead, truck technology is being developed to improve the truck driving lifestyle and make the lives of everyone in the industry a little bit easier.

Here are a few of the trucking technology trends and developments that we’re most excited about:

Dynamic Routing Advancements

Dynamic routing isn’t a new development in the trucking industry, but it is one of the most impressive. Not only is it constantly being iterated on and further developed, but these advancements have also made it possible for more and more trucks to start implementing this exciting technology.

According to Fleet Owner, “Dynamic routing can add in adjustability and data to inform the paths taken, especially with traffic and weather information that today truly can get close to that often-made promise of ‘real-time.’” This means that carriers and their drivers can more efficiently plot a course from Point A to Point B and make sure that the route a driver takes is as safe and clear as possible.

As if increased safety and efficiency weren’t enough, dynamic routing can also help drivers get to their final destination faster, cut down on the amount of fuel their trucks consume per trip, better control costs, and make customers happier. And as a result of all this, carriers will be able to save money and find new ways to promote better truck driver health and safety.

This kind of trucking technology is still in various stages of development, but more than a couple carriers have begun experimenting with it, and we’re very excited to see it continue to advance and improve in the coming years.

Trucking Automation Features

It’s hard to talk about the future of trucking technology without mentioning automation. While there are plenty of people claiming that fully-automated trucks are inevitable, reality paints a very different picture.

“Truck drivers perform all kinds of tasks,” Harvard Business Review says. “From checking vehicles and securing cargo, to maintaining logs and providing customer service. Many of these tasks are nowhere close to being automatable.” Even if an automated sensor can tell a driver that there’s a flat tire, it’s still up to the driver to get out and fix the tire.

Truck drivers aren’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t value to be found in trucking automation. Some carriers have already started automating things like logbook updates, invoices, and other paperwork, but those are tasks that don’t require a human touch, just time. By implementing trucking automation features that streamline a driver’s workload, you can help them be better equipped to do their jobs to the best of their ability.

Adapting to the Internet of Things (IoT)

In the same way that trucking automation can help streamline the truck driving lifestyle, embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) can also remove some of the busywork that keeps drivers from the things they’re best at.

The “IoT forms a network of devices, vehicles and appliances which can actively share data. For example,” TransMetrics says, “networks of sensors mounted throughout the truck can monitor everything from tire pressure to load stability.” This is an excellent example of how trucking technology can improve the future of trucking, as it’ll help each driver operate their truck better than they’ve ever been able to before.

As new and exciting software for truckers comes into the market, we can start to see our first look into what the future of trucking might look like.

Lily Transportation is excited to find and adopt new ways to take better care of our drivers and equip them with all the tools they need to succeed. If you’re interested in hearing more about the cutting edge and meticulously maintained equipment we offer, then get in touch with us today! We would love to hear from you.