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Auto vs Standard

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DJ Hughes, Aug 16, 2015.

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  1. Aug 16, 2015 #41
    PackRatTDI

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    Trust me, it's nearly as hot button an issue as whether Peterbilts or Kenworths are better.
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2015 #42
    PackRatTDI

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    The answer of course is Volvo. :p
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2015 #43
    MrBill103

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    PackRat I have been admiring your profile pic or "avatar" way cool. It was just a minute ago that I noticed the quote at the bottom. Kudos to you sir
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2015 #44
    DJ Hughes

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    I'm waiting on my chance to check out the kw t680
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2015 #45
    PackRatTDI

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    Put him up against the wall!!!!!
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2015 #46
    FLATBED

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    Most of largest Logging and Mining trucks in the world are AUTOMATICS and they just do not play in parking lots with them
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2015 #47
    DJ Hughes

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    I use to work in the mines. We had40 ton muck ttrucks volvos 6 wheel drive.
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2015 #48
    Pumpkin Oval Head

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    Is that rate nation wide or does it vary by region?
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2015 #49
    DJ Hughes

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    I'm notUOTE="Pumpkin Oval Head, post: 4738904, member: 45007"]Is that rate nation wide or does it vary by region?[/QUOTE]
    Im not sure they had a lot of students at alliance where I went to school. Everything was paid for but they had to siign a contract for a year I think and work for .22 split miles. I talked to crest and they said I get .33 split mile because I paid for my own cdl
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2015 #50
    DJ Hughes

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    I went with swift. They have better training and start out .39 CPM and I can go solo after training.
     
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