What's your choice and why? I personally love AMT's. I feel that I have more control when backing up and I could care less about shifting.
I can double clutch or float gears with the best of them but I'd rather concentrate on my surroundings than shift the trans. I never had any issues with AMT's.
Any thoughts? Just curious.
Automatic Manual Transmissions vs Manual Transmissions
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ChicagoDave, Dec 22, 2015.
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I love the ultrashift plus! I think the old school truckers feel threatened by it cause that's their only skill!
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Power steering ruined trucking.
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Sounds like he may suffer from hemorrhoids, put some air in your seat and enjoy the advances in technology. You not gonna win an award for suffering
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Interesting point about boredom though. I never really thought about it that way. In my case I use my free time to scan my perimeter and keep my space cushion. I could see how some drivers might slack off though.
I've never driven a manual steering truck and won't. Why would I? I would never work for a company that has that kind of equipment.
As far as backing up I can do both manual trans and amt but I feel that a manual trans backs to fast as I don't use the clutch as a break.
I guess my real question should have been has anyone had any bad experiences with AMT's that changed their minds about them?
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