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  1. Steelersjunkie

    Steelersjunkie Road Train Member

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    I wasn't happy when I got my truck and it was auto. Now I love it. My dad is frustrated with me now because I won't look at manual when I'm checking out trucks. He's convinced that I'd like a 13 speed better. But, seeing as how he won't be making the payments, I'll stick with what I've grown to love.
     
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  3. Steelersjunkie

    Steelersjunkie Road Train Member

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    I wish I got paid what they are making now. I was at 25cpm when I went through. You probably were too. Those were some rough checks lol.
     
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    It was the same things with sports cars when I was younger, now the autos are so good that you’ll get smoked by an auto.
    They improve every year, no reason to hang on to the 90’s.
     
  5. Steelersjunkie

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    Meh, when it comes to cars it's different for me. I refuse to drive an auto. Sadly, they are quickly disappearing.
     
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    Lol, I’d have agreed with you 5 years ago.
    Even the new Goldwing is an auto. Has me tempted after sitting in Yellowstone last year for 3 hours crawling on the harley because the Buffalo were out. That left hand gets tired.
     
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    Hahaha 25cpm?? I fn wish!!!! I got paid a flat rate of $71 a day, and if I didnt drive 4 hours minimum during the day.....we didnt get paid for the day! Thats exactly why I have no sympathy for trainees while during training. These guys are making really good $ to suck it up and concentrate on being a safe driver. Absolutely no need to hurry and get in a truck like in the past.
     
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    Ive Been thru basic and AIT and being on a trainers truck is nothing like it. Barracks are a hell of a lot bigger than this truck lol. However least while with a trainer you can call home every night, and you can get free time away from the trainer each night
     
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    When did you go through school?
     
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    We were stacked 3 high in a small room. Felt more like a sweaty foot locker in South Carolina..
     
  11. Steelersjunkie

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    I know exactly what you mean. I had a day in my trainer's truck where I drove around Chicago in rush hour traffic. When the day was over, I could barely walk because my knee hurt so bad. God I hated that truck.
     
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