Auto or Manual

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Toronto Trucker, Jun 26, 2016.

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Jun 26, 2016 #1

Toronto Trucker Bobtail Member

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Do you prefer auto or manual transmissions? Seems like a lot of companies and drivers are moving towards the Volvo iShift trucks.

Toronto Trucker, Jun 26, 2016

Toronto Trucker, Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016 #2

Rugerfan Road Train Member

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Manual.

Rugerfan, Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016 #3

Toronto Trucker Bobtail Member

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13 or 18 speed?

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Jun 26, 2016 #4

MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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I love my Volvo iShift

MidWest_MacDaddy, Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016 #5

belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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18 speed manual

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Jun 26, 2016 #6

Rugerfan Road Train Member

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Currently 18 speed

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Jun 26, 2016 #7

Macneil Heavy Load Member

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18 spd manwell for the heavier loads and hills. Automatics are for cars

Macneil, Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016 #8

cnsper Road Train Member

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18 speed, if auto it needs to be an Allison

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Jun 26, 2016 #9

CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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My .02 Auto... You are just less fatigued at the end of day if running in the east with traffic. Out west primarily, meh.... just be your personal preference.

CruisingAlong, Jun 26, 2016

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Jun 26, 2016 #10

Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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6 Speed Allison with a retarder on it.

Prairie Boy, Jun 26, 2016

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