Automatic or manual?

I like the automatic, the Detroit DT-12 transmission is a nice setup. I think people don't feel in control because they don't know how it works completely. Most drivers want to use the engine brake in snow and ice when they should not even with a manual. The automatic will down shift on them. Then if the take foot off brakes it will go into neutral.

 

Great!
Surely, you've got some sort of proof of that ####ing ridiculous claim?
Let's see it.

Our better yet, refute my points.
You can't.

 

Would I like to drive a pretty w9 or Pete with a big hammer under the hood and an 18 speed. You bet. I sure do miss the days when I drove trucks like that. Especially if I’m in slick conditions. But rolling through Atlanta the 12 speed auto in my company 579 is mighty fine. Mighty fine.

 

I've been through orientation with about 75 drivers over the last 2-1/2 years.

Three (3) had auto restrictions.
Yeah, it really is an issue, you betchya. /sarcasm

People naturally feel threatened by tech. It's natural and nearly unavoidable.

But it also leads to an awful lot of BS, such as we are seeing, again, on this issue.

I suppose it's a good distraction from the real threat though, which is the trend toward autonomous vehicles. Bezos and Musk and all the rest aren't spending all that dough for no ROI. And you can bet that they are blowing a ton of cash buying Congresspersons.

 

Good Lord. I'm just saying what is cheaper to operate and your flying spaceships.

 

Pay attention to your average mega moron taking off from the pumps like they're at a drag strip, I gaurantee you the majority of them are driving an auto. With driving habits like that I wouldn't trust them with an S10 and a lawn mower trailer.

 

Well, I have to give you that one.

 

Manual or Automated. Run flatbed all over the western states. Seen some mud pits that scare D-9s. Have had both styles of transmissions. Not had any problems mud, snow, ice, rain, or grades. All did just fine. So I would take an automated over a manual any time. Why do all that shifting and clutch work in traffic, when all i need do is press a button and push/pull on the paddle. Less stress, easier on the body. Sounds good to me.

 

Nailed it right on the head