{"id":1799,"date":"2020-09-18T10:27:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lily.com\/?p=1799"},"modified":"2020-09-18T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:28:14","slug":"how-to-avoid-common-rookie-truck-driver-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lily.com\/young-truckers\/how-to-avoid-common-rookie-truck-driver-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Common Rookie Truck Driver Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By the time a new truck driver gets behind the wheel, they\u2019ve already gone through their CDL-certification, training safety courses, and are prepared for the open road. However, even the most prepared young truckers can succumb to some common rookie truck driver mistakes if they don\u2019t know to anticipate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where Lily Transportation wants to help! Our decades of experience in the industry have equipped us with a thorough understanding of the truck driver lifestyle and the roadblocks young truckers may encounter. Here\u2019s how you can avoid some of the most common rookie truck driver mistakes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Ask For Help When You Need It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Far too often, a rookie truck driver will get behind the wheel of a truck with the belief that their training and education is over. While their\u00a0CDL-certification and training courses\u00a0have certainly prepared them with the tools they need to handle a truck successfully, there\u2019s still more to learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road is an often unpredictable place. Even the most practiced drivers will run into situations that require them to ask questions and brainstorm new ways of solving problems. Just like any new career path, trucking requires you to be ever-curious. If you encounter a unique situation while behind the wheel, then ask someone about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember to be patient with yourself! There isn\u2019t a universal roadmap to success, and\u00a0every new truck driver\u00a0will have a process unique to them. So ask questions, ask for help when you need it, and take advantage of the tools you\u2019ve been given. Lily\u2019s drivers, for example, have access to 24-hour dispatch, meaning there\u2019s always someone a call away if they need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Prioritize Your Health and Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending your day behind the wheel of a truck is exciting, and can involve seeing the world (or your backyard) in ways you never would\u2019ve otherwise. But sitting behind the wheel can make it challenging to take care of yourself. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways truckers from all walks of life can find ways to\u00a0prioritize their health and wellness on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s choosing healthy snacks that \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivinghealthy.org\/eatingandlivinghealthy\/eatinghealthy\/roadeating\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">will keep you fuller longer, like string cheese, pretzels, popcorn, and fresh fruits and vegetables<\/a>\u201d or finding time to\u00a0exercise while on the road, emphasizing truck driver health doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. You can invest in some dumbbells, a jump rope, suspension cables, or even a foldable bike and use them to keep yourself active regardless of how long you spend on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Build a Truck Driver Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Truck driving is a lifestyle. You\u2019ve probably heard this phrase a lot, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s any less true. As a new truck driver, you have a unique opportunity to make a lucrative income while also exercising some flexibility in your daily\u00a0truck driver schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re driving in an OTR capacity, then you may not have set starting hours. However, most drivers do get to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/advanced.edu\/daily-life-otr-truck-driver\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">establish routines that provide some sense of stability<\/a>\u201d in their day-to-day activities. If you work better at night than in the morning, then you can plan your route so you drive overnight and sleep during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While having a truck driving schedule is a great thing, be sure to leave some room for flexibility. Building a rigid daily routine is one of those rookie truck driver mistakes that will cause far more frustration than it\u2019s worth. Instead, let your schedule be a roadmap for yourself. There\u2019s a direction you\u2019re heading in, but you have multiple paths to get there. This will empower you to stick to a productive schedule&nbsp;<em>without<\/em>&nbsp;trapping yourself in a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lily Transportation is always excited to work with\u00a0new truck drivers, so if you\u2019re interested in\u00a0learning more about the truck driving lifestyle, then we would love to hear from you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lily.com\/hs-fs\/hub\/1878041\/hub_generated\/resized\/1c807eb1-2484-4cc1-95f7-bd9d9dc53414.jpeg\" alt=\"What To Expect inYour First Year of Over the Road Trucking at Lily\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the time a new truck driver gets behind the wheel, they\u2019ve already gone through their CDL-certification, training safety courses, and are prepared for the open road. 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