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Lily Transportation LLC

I worked at Lily Transportation for over five years, and unfortunately, my overall experience was not positive. From the beginning, there were several issues that made it difficult for me to thrive in the company.

Firstly, the communication within the organization was lacking. Important updates and changes were often not adequately communicated to employees, leaving us feeling uninformed and unsure about the direction of the company. This lack of transparency made it challenging to understand our roles and responsibilities fully.

Moreover, there was a noticeable lack of support from management. When I faced challenges or had questions about certain tasks, it felt like I was on my own. Attempts to seek guidance or clarification were met with indifference or brushed aside, leaving me feeling undervalued as an employee.

The work-life balance at Lily Transportation was also a major concern. Overtime was frequently expected, and there was little consideration for personal commitments or family responsibilities. The constant pressure to work long hours took a toll on my well-being and led to burnout, impacting my overall performance.

Additionally, the company's training and development programs were subpar. While there were promises of growth opportunities during the hiring process, I found that the actual training provided was insufficient for the tasks required. This lack of investment in employee development was disappointing and hindered my ability to excel in my role.

Lastly, the office culture seemed tense and often demotivating. There was a noticeable lack of recognition for hard work, and positive feedback was a rarity. This created an environment where employees felt undervalued, leading to a decline in morale and team cohesion.

In conclusion, my time at Lily Transportation was not as rewarding as I had hoped. The lack of effective communication, support from management, work-life balance, training opportunities, and a positive office culture all contributed to my negative experience with the company.



A typical day working with this company involves a lot of miscommunication between dispatch and actual job conditions. The information provided before accepting loads often does not match what you encounter at pickup or delivery, including incorrect dimensions, unclear requirements, and last-minute changes.

They will say they will pay you for driver assistance w/Labor fees, then they don't pay you.

One of the biggest concerns is the payment structure. “Quick pay” is advertised with a 7% fee, but payments are processed as standard ACH, meaning funds are not received the same day and instead arrive the next business day or later. This is misleading and impacts cash flow, especially for drivers who rely on fast turnaround for fuel and expenses.

There is also a lack of proper driver support, especially during weekends or in situations where issues arise on-site. Communication can feel one-sided, and concerns are not always addressed clearly or promptly. When addressing situation they will ignore  your text and when calling they will send you to voicemail. But if they have a situation they will constantly text and call.

The hardest part of the job is dealing with inconsistent information and delayed payments while still being expected to operate efficiently. The most enjoyable part is simply completing the job independently, but overall the experience is frustrating due to the lack of transparency and support.

A typical day would be involved with coordinating driver hiring, create new driver qualification files and maintain existing files.  Oversee and audit driver hours of service by electronic or paper logs.  Maintain DOT drug testing roster and random drug testing program.  Compile data  to administer driver safety awards program

I've learned DOT regulations for driver qualification files and DOT physical examination requirements & drug testing regulations.  How to obtain driving and CSA records.

Management is very professional.  They will resolve any issues an employee or customer may have.

My co-workers were an excellent group to work with.  All were friendly and willing to help with any issues that arose in my job functions. 

The hardest part of the job would be tracking down missing DOT drug test results and/or physical examination reports when a clinic failed to follow protocol.

The most enjoyable part of the job for me was the satisfaction I personally felt of achieving the successful hiring of an excellent DOT qualified driver.

You may hear about how much money you can make but you really have to work what i would consider insane hours to make that. When you calculate what you end up with on a nightly basis, it usually rounds up to around $22/hr which is joke money to me for the liability and risk you assume as a tractor trailer driver. There isn't much stress with the job but dispatch constantly tries to have you perform 2 runs. Ok place to work but if you’re seeking top pay, and or if you have a life, you’re probably better off getting a better hourly wage. I would recommend this place for anyone with under a year of experience who doesn't have a family or care much about their time. If you dont work 6 days, you wont be bringing in much but if you’re willing to work 6 days and do 2 runs most of those days, you can clear over 80k annually which sounds good until you do the math and consider the hours you’ve worked.overall a decent place, managers never made me feel disrespected or micro managed. If i asked to not do certain routes, it was never an issue for them to change that. My only discontent was the pay on an hourly basis after calculating. 

When I first was hired it was for a very specific run. 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, Mon-Fri nights. Almost a year in we were told that they'd be hiring more guys to take on some more loads for a new  contract they were doing. Instead they added them to our route and started turning into 10-11 hour nights. It also added on a Sunday night run. Later on another load was added daily on the way up. Turning the day into 12-14 hours. Again for no extra money. A lot of the extra time added on is waiting time. I am on average 2-4 hours every night between 3 different stops. The problem is they don't pay for the first waiting hour AT EACH STOP. So I work 12-15 hours every week FOR FREE. Not to mention times they forget to add in downtime into your check. Vehicle maintenance is awful also. Had basically brand new trucks when we started but the company we contract with to maintain them does a horrible job. The dispatcher is a good guy, its not his fault. It seems to come from higher up in the company. It's a shame that it turned into something awful, in the process now of looking for something better.

Not a good experience with this company. This is not a local job, its more regional, with sometimes sleeping in the truck for $15 a night. If you run out of hours- you have to sleep in the truck, sleeper or day cab, no one cares. Next day when you come back to the yard you are probably not going to get a load.
Usual start time is between 11pm and 3am, you have to unload the trailer with a pallet jeck, most of the time there forget the pallet jack so double check the trailer. Work uniform and boots they providing you going to get maybe in 3,4 weeks. till then no one cares. The work boots they’re providing is actually a voucher for $130 but its not going to cover the cheapest once in the store (you have to buy the boots in particular stores) and pay out of your pocket the difference in price. BONUS! The sign up bonus is a long story. i never received that famous bonus. After 3 weeks you will ask about the bonus- you supposes to get it the 1st week with your paycheck but it’s going to take a long time till you get it, if you get it, the corporate office is sending the bonus in via regular mail. 

When I was hired at this company I was promised a raise after 6 months if i didnt have any accidents or called off and there were no complaints about my work ethics. Well I did all that and still I didnt see that raise so later on we had a meeting in which all the company drivers were present and office people were present and we were told that we were all going to be evaluated to see if we qualified for a raise, well the General Manager that said that was terminated so when the vice president of the company had a meeting with all the drivers he straight out told us nobody was getting a raise.This company is full of lies and favoritism if you are ever ask to do an extra load or something else for the dispatchers  if you say no you will be on their bad list in and they'll instantly treat you in a bad manner  these dispatchers have no experience and no knowledge they are not one bit suffisticated they are constantly  talking bad about the drivers and  using foul language. I wouldn't recommend nobody to work for this company.

Lily at Cheshire actually are just the pawns, the main management is Whole Foods Distribution Center and they decide everything not LILY Cheshire. 
Night shift usually started: 6pm -9pm ..you were done until you completed 2 runs per nights. Like 8am or 9am. 5 days per week.
Long hours 12 to 14h shift ...if you have breakdown 15+hours per day shift 
Runs/loads: Seniors got their runs and money,you as new driver get "the leftover " runs who nobody want to do them (hard runs)and paying less money. 
Pay: by mile 0.47c ...so if you go from Brooklyn to Manhattan 7miles run in the rush hours (morning) it will take you 2 hours and get paid 3$. In general pay NOT GOOD AT ALL.
Benefits: 187$ per week for family plan medical,dental and vision.
Management: You are hired to be driver forever(no promotion at all they all are promoted there and keep thier chair) unless you know somebody from Whole Foods Distribution Center to be advanced. 
Good things: get the experience 1y and move on. 

My opinion, a company based new drivers who are not willing to stand up against management to get paid what was agreed upon and on time. 
I had to go with my gut feeling and it didn’t let me down. 
I would not recommend Lily Transportation to anyone, unless it were the only job available at that time!
Also they have driver facing cameras which in my opinion they do not trust you, that is a huge red flag.
The equipment- Trucks are ok and trailers are rentals and are in need of repair ie: working lights inside trailers, lift gates that are maintained and are level and not cocked to one side. 
Management- the worst part of the job, when they want something, they have no issue waking you up on your mandatory 10 hr break, when you need advice on something and you all you get voicemail and no one calls you back or it’s days later. That is another huge red flag!
So happy to be done working there, Never again 

You work at night Monday through Friday. Weekends your off. The trucks are loaded typically between 730 pm and 830 pm. They are already loaded on your arrival. You go to the same customers daily and responsible to make sure the client gets the correct freight daily. Its very easy. The freight is loaded loose and every piece has to be inventoried (scanned into a computer). For the most part freight is steady and if its low it does not affect your pay. If its high (freight) you still receive the same pay. They roll, in the rain, sleet, snow and sunshine. So in the winter you will be working.You are responsible for your own Truck that is assigned. You are to ensure you comply with DOT and FMCSA RULES. If there is a concern with the truck you must report it to you supervisor for repairs. It helps you to learn stability within the work place an be a part of a team.

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