autoshift companies

If you need to know this then you're in the wrong business.

 

I Know Us Express Is One Of The Companies Out There With Autoshift Transmissions, And I Also Believe Arrow And Hogan Are As Well. I Would Steer Away From The Automatics. If It Doesnt Work Out For You With That Company, Come Time To Take A Road Test, You Could Jeopardise Your Chances For Employment. One Thing I Can Say Is You May Have A Headstart On The Rest Of Us, Because All Trucking Companies Are Trying To Convert To Those Autoshifts Because Of The Fuel They Save With Them And Less Repair Costs On Engine And Transmission Parts. Me Personall Rather Shift The Gears Myself Just Wouldnt Feel The Same Not Too.

 

Old truckers are worse than old women.
Technology isn't something to be feared.

Interstate Distributors, US Express use autoshifters. Averitt's new fleet will be autoshifters. They save companies money on training and fuel.


Technology isn't something to be feared, yet.

 

In no way would I ever refuse new technology but I would never limit my chances by not knowing the standard. You might have a problem with old truckers but I try to learn from some of those old timers that have a couple million miles or 30 years of safe driving.

 

I worked as a mechanic for PAM - they equip the majority of their trucks with auto shifters.

 

I'm in school for Interstate and they teach both standard and autoshifters. We are required to learn and do road trips in both types of trucks. I think this is smart as you could end up in a manual truck one day and better know how to get it moving . The scuttlebut going around however is most fleets are leaning towards switching to automatics.

 

The poster never said that he couldn't drive a standard, just that he wanted an autoshift. Don't be so quick to jump on him.

 

If he has parameters on what he can do or can't do then his chances are reduced on getting a good job. I didn't think I needed to sugar coat a simple statement that's true. Maybe the driver should look for a company with the best stereo and the prettiest paint job. Or just maybe he should look for the best company to work for and gain the best experience. If any driver walked into my office and asked a question like that I'd politely say we don't need your services. Thank you. If you don't get that then we have nothing to talk about.

 

You're 100% right. Learn all you can about all different types of equipent. Don't expect to drive the best truck and get the best runs. You don't want to be limited right off the bat. All companies know that you're new and they expect you to learn how to drive what they have. I've seen some trucks still out there with twin sticks believe it or not. The chances of you seeing that type of set up is very slim but I'd much rather have a driver that will say sure I'll give it a try over the driver that says I can't do it.

I'm sure the scuttlebutt is correct if it will save them money, but if it doesn't you'll see the standard shift.