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Western Express trucks.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BigRigCT, Mar 22, 2015.

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  1. Mar 22, 2015 #1
    BigRigCT

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    Anyone know if their newer trucks are changing to auto shift??
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2015 #2
    DenaliDad

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    I'm in orientation now. I'll see if I can find out tomorrow.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2015 #3
    Salted

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    Yes they are. Theyre changing the whole fleet over the next few years
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2015 #4
    BigRigCT

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    Ok great. Thanks
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2015 #5
    dave93

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    so is the future of trucking becoming automatics?
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2015 #6
    Salted

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    Are you planning on going to them strictly for autoshift
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2015 #7
    BigRigCT

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    That and a few other reasons.
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2015 #8
    Salted

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    But i will let you know that you are just as likely to get a 10speed instead of an auto. Just keep that in mind and if you breakfown they could.put you in a 10 speed if shifting is an issue for you
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2015 #9
    FozzyNOK

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    I would never hire anyone who could not shift a standard truck transmission. If there is an restriction for auto transmissions, why would anyone hire them?
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

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    Yes; reason is the newer automatics get better fuel economy.
     
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