FFE's gears

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by TNspeedy, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. TNspeedy

    TNspeedy Medium Load Member

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    I am lookin at FFe just tryin to get back in......I know they are not everbodys firs chocie of people to drive for. I also know i am goin to get people that say i dont need to go with them but i was wondering if somebody.....Biscuit this one could be for you if you get to it first....what trannys they got i am hopein you tell me 10 speeds but at this point in my search i am willin to take what i can get. thanks guys and gals yall be careful out there and i hope to be joinin you
     
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  3. Biscuit75

    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

    I win, I got here first... #### 34 hours restart :biggrin_25510:

    I have a straight 10 speed. 2009 FL Century Class.

    We had a 2009 International dropped off at our yard in Columbus, also a 10 speed.

    I believe they all are 10's. Maybe a few automatics in the fleet I heard... but not positive.

    Oh, and FFE was far from my first choice when I was trying to get back to work. But for me it's worked out pretty good so far, for what it is. But I do miss delivering gas and being home every night.
     
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  4. TNspeedy

    TNspeedy Medium Load Member

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    well at leats i am gettin maybes now.....FFE is trying to talk to prime about me goin through their cdl trainin then i will be approved there and us x is crossin some i's and dottin some t's and then will be approved there....goin to contact watkins shepard and arctic x to check on my app. status their....i know u.s. x's auto could hurt me later on and i know all of them have some drivers mad at them....and maybe not the best reputations but right now in my curent situation just glad to even be considered and if offered will make the best of a bad situation for a year or so.....just outta curiosty if i was offered by all of them who be the best to go with? thanx and yall keep the shiny side up and have fun doin it.....and know that no matter what ur current situation somebody wil be prayin for ya
     
  5. Owner's Operator

    Owner's Operator Medium Load Member

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    Did you get laid off?
     
  6. Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Wife prolly kicked him out of the house after he ate too many beans and had too many "gas" deliveries. :biggrin_25525:
     
  7. 074344

    074344 Road Train Member

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    TNspeedy,

    Just curious as to why the amount of gears makes any difference at all. Why would you care? The reason to drive a truck or to perform any job is to make money. Too make money, have good benefits to provide for your family and make a good living. That is what we are all here for is it not? Does having a 10 speed make you more money? I personally wouldn't care what type of trans they give me as long as I am making money and providing. What am I missing?

    Drive safe
     
  8. TNspeedy

    TNspeedy Medium Load Member

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    i was just wondering if they had autos or 10 13 15 18 9 just wondered what they had. but i have leaned more twoard the $$$$ also talked to my dad and a buddy of mine and they drive for u.s. express and they are makein mor than what i would have to make but at first i was worried that whe i decide to move back into my skate boards and stepdecks after recent exp. that an auto will hurt me
     
  9. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Auto's are for sissys..

    try a 2 sticker. Had one trk that was ma 5 / 4 then a 10 / 4 setup
    Try doing that in city traffic..
    You learn how to cheat the gears
     
  10. TNspeedy

    TNspeedy Medium Load Member

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    yea i would have to have a 52 acre wide open field so i could lean how to drive them i agree about the sissy sticks but i just need some exp. to go with my previous.
     
  11. glyman83

    glyman83 Light Load Member

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    not necessary, Maverick should have all autos now, I know the 06 and newer were auto when i worked there.
     
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