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Are Total Transport trucks really autoshift

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Drop'n'Hook, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. Jul 29, 2008 #1
    Drop'n'Hook

    Drop'n'Hook Light Load Member

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    I was wondering are there trucks really autoshift.
     
    Drop'n'Hook, Jul 29, 2008
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  3. Jul 29, 2008 #2
    rubbergearsnextyear

    rubbergearsnextyear Heavy Load Member

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    No. They put a mexican in there to shift for you.
     
    rubbergearsnextyear, Jul 29, 2008
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  4. Oct 31, 2008 #3
    LaPurr

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    Yes they are switching over to Automatics. Since they are owned by USX, and the employees are either driving old total trucks (which are being retired), or driving USX red trucks.
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2008 #4
    Steinerline

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    Yes they are all automatic...been there 2 yrs. Great company!
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2008 #5
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Can I get one of these? That would be cool!:biggrin_255:
     
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  8. Nov 15, 2008 #6
    Thylanes

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    Although it will make our job easier, IMNSHO it takes away some of the skill and mystique of being a good driver. Not everyone can double clutch, double up and double down, swing through 18 gears without a bobble, and think that it's all in a days work.

    Automatics will make it easier, but much less 'fun'.
     
    Thylanes, Nov 15, 2008
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  9. Jun 22, 2009 #7
    redneck8226

    redneck8226 Bobtail Member

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    really does fuller/roadranger know about the new MEXI-SHIFT transmissions yet that would be a hit im sure
     
    redneck8226, Jun 22, 2009
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  10. Jun 23, 2009 #8
    teampitts3

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    Not if you have to feed it. It's like the truck of the future. You have to fill the DFU under the hood, they drop some borritos on the floor of the truck.
     
    teampitts3, Jun 23, 2009
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  11. Mar 23, 2010 #9
    RJ33RD

    RJ33RD Heavy Load Member

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    oh my goodness that is funnnyyyyy
     
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