Any companies still run manual transmissions?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by I like manuals, Jun 21, 2021.
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I'd prefer to get back into a manual myself. Nothing more painful than trying to back under a fully loaded tanker and not being able to use clutch-feathering to ease it under. With an auto, you're either going nowhere, or you give it slight throttle and "warp speed" engages in reverse.
Sad thing is, it's getting harder to find manuals at both the trucking companies and the dealerships. And I'm not even an old school driver.mustang190 and I like manuals Thank this. -
I took a picture of my last manual truck, I look at it sometimes. My left leg knee doesn't miss it any.
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I know about creep mode. But it sucks. Stop once to re-evaluate your setup and it aborts. And creep mode is often too fast anyway.
I admit that Volvo backing is just fine. My company is getting rid of Volvos though. -
I own a 2021 Cascadia, no issues backing in to docks or under trailers.
Light on the pedal will feather the clutch.
However people prefer manuals and some can’t be convinced otherwise. I bought this truck for fuel mileage and I have yet to be let down by the automated.Last edited: Jun 22, 2021
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If they have no apu and won’t let you idle , PM Chinatown with you location driving history ,years of experience etc and get some assistance finding a company that isn’t trying to run their drivers off to another company.
also you could discuss it with your company and let them know that the lack of apu and not being able to idle is getting frustrating
perhaps talk to your dispatcher and if no improvement, talk to the company’s recruiters , let them know this is going to be an issue keeping drivers.I like manuals Thanks this.
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