Anyone else hate shifting?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FredTheBasset, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM.

  1. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    You might encounter a few super truckers who'll say you're not a real trucker unless you can shift, LOL. I don't agree but just be prepared for some criticism. Shifting began hurting my knee after a while, they'd just say well your just a sourpuss..you gotta love these types..:rolleyes:.. I'll gladly drive an automatic all day local.. one less distraction.. and better knee..

    Meanwhile these guys can barely walk..
     
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  3. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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  4. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    LMFAO!! I do wish I could've learn manual in school though... But in my opinion, the school didn't give us enough time to practice and learn this thing, and we had a different instructor everyday so I just switch to automatic on the third day so I could focus on passing the test instead.
     
  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Even my 4 wheeler is a 6 speed manual.
     
  6. FredTheBasset

    FredTheBasset Light Load Member

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    I suspect there's a Freudian element to the obsession some guys have with manual.
     
  7. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    So three days into it you just give up?
     
  8. AModelCat

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    Only 10% of the trucks sold in Canada are allowed to be manual in the next year or so. Bull#### IMO.
     
  9. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    No, that's not what he said.. he needed to pass the test so he did his road test in an automatic...
     
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  10. Rugerfan

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    So he gave up
     
  11. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    LOL.. I just put you on ignore.. If you can't read his comment logically then I don't care to explain or need to.. You're the type of guy I was warning him about.. LOL...Ltr.

    AND HEY TOUGH GUY, just imagine the future..
     
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