speed

It only matters if your company uses electronic logs AND has you set to run 65 mph.

Then you're required to run 55 mph through school zones, and 65 mph through construction zones.

The official Slow and tagged driver handbook says it is required that you NOT go with the flow of traffic as it funnels down to one lane in construction. You are required to hammer on it until the lane ends, and force the other lane to slow down and let you in.

Can you tell I hate BLUE trucks ???

 

Because they haven't driven one. I thought it would kill me, but it hasn't.

It is rather bothersome though, when you TRY to pass a 63 mph truck, using a 65 mph truck.

It takes forever, and the faster trucks really get ill with you blocking the left lane.

 

Yes and no. Some of the newer transmissions are really good.

Here's where you need to decide for yourself. Do you want the experience of a manual? Something that may lead to a higher paying position with a specialized company that MUST use a manual.

Or do you simply want to haul freight?

Auto's will eventually be in 80-90% of trucks. But there will always be a demand/place for manuals.

 

i drove a 9400 with a auto shift during my time there and did not have any problems on the downhill driving but i did not care for it to much during winter driving

 

Your speed isn't as important as running consistantly. If your tires are turning your making money. Know your limits as well as the limits of your truck and it won't matter.

Automatic transmissions can be driven by anyone, while it takes skill and experience to be grabbin' gears.

 

At 62 mph...even getting out of your own way can be a problem, let alone getting out of everybody else's way (4 wheelers and trucks)