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After more than a year driving automatic, going back to 10 speed manual...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by windsmith, Jun 20, 2016.

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  1. Jun 20, 2016 #1
    windsmith

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    Tomorrow, I hop in the seat behind a 10 speed after driving an auto shift for more than a year. Any pointers? Wish me luck!

    The transmission might survive. Maybe.
     
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  3. Jun 20, 2016 #2
    mitrucker

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    I did the same thing the other day. No big deal at all.
     
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    Toothpick1

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    Its just like riding a bicycle.
     
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    High Desert Dweller

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    Done that several times over the years. It's like sex. You just don't forget.
     
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    sdaniel

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    Once you lean a manual , you can drive anything. First day may be rough.
     
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    Wargames

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    Now you will see a bigger PAYCHECK. Good Luck.
     
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    gokiddogo

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    Do they write them on those large ones like you see at golf tournaments or charity events?
     
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    Wargames

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    Yep,and you can fold them 25 times to fit in your bib overhauls.
     
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    Wargames

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    must drive an auto, LITTTTTLLLe pay check. MWAAAAWHAWHAAAAAA
     
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  12. Jun 20, 2016 #10
    windsmith

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    Actually, you are correct. But not for the reason that you might have in mind.

    The truck I'm moving to is CNG fuel, not diesel. My company pays a premium rate for driving the CNG trucks, because they erred on the tank capacity and as a result they have a range of around 220 miles between fuel stops.

    They did the math right for range based on tank capacity, but they based the calculations on a slow fill vs. a fast fill. The fast fill is about 30% less capacity than the slow (overnight) fill. And we don't have slow fill capability. So I'll have to fuel at least twice for each day trip. And that means extra miles as well, because CNG fueling stations are not as plentiful as diesel fueling stations. Which means that I may end up having to fuel three times on a single trip, depending on the routing.

    My day will be extended by at least one hour by driving the CNG truck.
     
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