what is better MANUAL VS AUTOMATIC?

Ah yes... the not so eternal struggle...

Steering Wheel Holders
VS
Buggy Whip Holders

"And in this corner.... "


As for me, LOVE my Volvo iShift!!!!!
(never want to ever touch a manual again)

 

I would just use manual mode.
Drop it to M and select the desired gear.
My Volvo will hold any gear you wish.

Automatic does not mean mindless.

I would add some smart remark here but others might take it as something more than just poking a friend and we don't wish to escalate the debate... ... plus you can just delete me too... and I would not want that... LOL

 

We will be here to help you during that transition... I know it can be scary...

But, nothing wrong with liking what you like either... hold out until the end buddy. Stay Strong!!!

 

Manual mode on my freightliner has been disabled, but if the engine brake is on,the transmission won't up shift. Still have to be careful as it will downshift if you use a higher level of engine brake and that could cause issues on slippery roads.

If the engine brake is off, not only will it shift into 12th gear, it will also engage eco-roll which means you are now essentially descending in neutral. Pretty scary the first time I drove the truck in the mountains.

 

By Whom? Your company?

*Explodes and rants... that is BS, anyone who disables anything in a big truck is setting up for a problem. How stupid are they?

 

We also have new trucks, they disabled the manual mode, can't be stuck in a gear I wanted to drive. it will always go back to 10th regardless of the uphill and heavy weight.

 

That makes you a tool working against a truck that is set up to work against you.

Manuals do not shift straight to 10th come on now...

Have you thought about changing companies and making sure the one you want to run for do not do these stupid moves with the configuration?