Auto vs. Manual Transmission......

That’s a old argument. There will be no complete transition. That only applies to big companies that hire multiple people. The manual transmission will always be there for those that order it and chose to shift the truck their own way.

 

There was some news recently about a presumed auto truck that suffered damage at the chip and/or software level due to a lightning strike. The truck was effectively "stuck in 65 mph cruise control" and put the driver in a dangerous situation.

The particulars didn't make a lot of sense in that he could not figure out how to cancel engine power or get the transmission to disengage. But it gives you something to think about if a critical chip get fried and there is no way to issue new commmands to the powertrain system.

 

Soon, this song won't make sense to some. Sad.

"Half past four and I'm shifting gears"?? Huh?

 

What part of the industry? Training companies?

They don't make the money they could because the student failed at shifting and could't pass the test. That means more board and lodging for them while they gain more practice for another attempt... An "automatic" will help with that.

 

Nawww I don’t think so bud. I realize now you’re just a ex-paralegal that likes to argue. But you got fired so now you argue on trucker forums. I don’t have time to throw more pearls before swine. If one day you become successful enough to buy your own truck I hope you buy an auto. BOL to you.

 

Well, today was Day 2 with a manual trans. Eaton 18. I only drove less than a couple hours, about a 30 mile session (empty) and a 90 mile session (loaded heavy, approx 98K.) My trainer gave me some very very good explanations and pointers in between.

Huge progress. I really like that tranny for heavy loads in hilly/mountainous terrain (NW Montana and southern BC.)

I think in a few weeks I'll be able to say "auto? manual? Sure, no problem!"

To be honest, I think I'm starting to see where the die hard manual transmission guys are coming from.

 

Good for you. In all honesty, Eatons shift so easy they are automatic. But without the added layer of electronics and wiring leading to inevitable problems

 

Fired? OK, now you are just making stuff up. Fact is, this is my second career. And, yes I am college educated, don't hate.

Again, please do address the questions that I ask, or, as in this case (again) deflect.

And yes, yes, as an O/O you are right, sure, I believe you....... But please do drive safe and remember next week is the DOT Blitz.

Bye, bye now......