anyone train and run on full automatics??

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  1. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    USA Truck has autos
     
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    HardlyWorkingNeverHome Heavy Load Member

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    I'll have to disagree on this one. I have a Cascadia with the Automated Manual 12speed. When I run it in manual and I slow down with the brakes, when I call for a gear drop the gear change is pretty smooth.
     
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    I suppose they have improved since I drove one for a few months years ago. As long.as your happy with it that's all that matters.
     
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    Wrong, I'm in USXpress driving school as I type this reply.. It's in Hazelwood Missouri.. It's like boot camp.. No lie
     
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    Millis transfer is pretty much going to all auto's. Even the trainers.

    So far the milage difference per my Qualcomm between a 8 speed Oscar 680 and a auto Cummins 680 is close to 2mpg. That's pretty big.

    I don't prefer for manual for reasons mentioed though.
     
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    RYITO1122334455 Light Load Member

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    DO you like it?. I need company sponsored school where it's in an auto. The recruiter said they train in autos. Im the crazy one who WANTS the auto restriction on my liscense.
     
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    Do you like it. I need company sponsored training and I want the restriction on my license the recruiter said they train in automatics and it seems like a decent company I don't want to run hard
     
  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Perhaps you should look to a different job? Not busting your chops here, at all, but if you want to make money, you're gonna have to run hard.
     
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    RYITO1122334455 Light Load Member

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    Anything over 500 a week and I'm living the good life
     
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    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    So is it a hobby?