A New Student Who Was Not Properly Trained :(

People should be at least trained on a 9 speed. That way you get the basics.

What kind of truck did you drive that had a 6 speed? Was it a heavy duty truck like a Mack?

 

schneider will pick you right up as long as your past history is good. i.e. your driving record and criminal past checks out.

 

one thing you gotta remember this is the worst time of the year to looking for work. the holiday season and taxes in january make it very rough. by mid january you should be hooked up with somebody and starting training and making some money.

 

I think most major companies will work with you, you should be able to pick up shifting really quick during the orientation. At Stevens they ran us through quite a few road tests during orientation, gave everyone more practice at shifting.

Picking up the fundamentals of shifting a dual range transmission won't be too hard. You have the basics of shifting down.

 

you will be fine after getting hired we have a 5 speed 9 speed 10 speed and a 13 and switch from day to day which can make for a little confusion but hopefully getting hired and just driving the good ol 10 speed exclusively will come to fruition,good luck

 

hey god luck with with the job hunting just remember every body grinds them once in awhile no matter how much stick time they got if they say they NEVER GRIND they are full of it.if you over think it is that much harder its all about rpm and the fill it dosent matter if its a 6,10,13,18 speed you will get it. it just takes time dont be to hard on yourself and remember dont over think just do it. good luck