My school used 4 different types of manual(8,9,10,13). Just my 0.02: It's going to be useless till you get at least a year, and even then you're going to have to talk your way in to a company running manuals; even LTLs seem to only give them to people with years at the company, and all the newer drivers get automatics...
You may get one early in to your career if you want to gamble with a 'lawn fleet' that hauls Prime or intermodal...
Do I need manual endorsement on my cdl A?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Allilang, Aug 28, 2022.
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They probably should have had the best opportunity to take the majority of the market in the early 00's, but somehow couldn't.MartinFromBC, Boondock and Six9GS Thank this. -
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One other thing, with the O (no fifth wheel) restriction, it actually is kind of a big deal to get that removed. You have to take the entire series of writtens again and get another permit to drive a tractor-trailer and then take the entire practical exam.
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Thanks for the information, i was also fretting not having the manual transmission training that only seemed obtainable going through a Tech College costing 7k over a semester with a year waiting list or other school costing 5k (360driving academy) and not providing nearly as much driving time and experience behind the wheel as a company sponsored program.
And honestly, my driving record and butt/back don't miss that car even if it was a hoot on roundabouts and in making Mustang, Camaro, Hellcats and Corvettes sad in the city.MartinFromBC Thanks this. -
3 big reasons I will NEVER go with an automatic, and frankly none of these reasons is ever to likely change:
1) Manuals are lighter.
2) Manuals are more reliable.
3) Manuals are better on ice.
And all data I have read says that an experienced driver will get better fuel mileage in a manual. Rookies are likely a different story. Consumer reports states that a manual will get 2 to 5 mpg (in a car) better than an auto (I can send you the link if you want). But I have read a few articles in trucking mags that say the same, I just cant find them right now.Last edited: Oct 10, 2022
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I'll agree with 1, disagree with 2 and finally, 3 is a push that is driver dependent. Someone that doesn't know how to drive on ice is probably going to get in a lot of trouble with a manual. Torque converter helps to moderate acceleration and deceleration.
Agree that you should be able to get better mileage if you are trying in a manual. -
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