Abstract: An illustrative trailer lighting system including a pair of light posts arranged near the back of a trailer, wherein the pair of light posts includes a first light post arranged on the first side of the trailer at a distance from the back, and a second light post arranged on a second side of the trailer at substantially the same distance from the back, wherein the light posts each include a cavity therein, and wherein the light posts are a metal. The system further includes a first light having a generally transparent first light cover arranged at the top of each of the light posts, thereby visually indicating the location of the top of the light posts, and a second light having a generally transparent second light cover arranged in an upper portion of each of the light posts and at least partially embedded within the light posts, wherein the second light faces an area behind the trailer.