I am recovering from a total hip replacement and am being encouraged to pursue a different line of work that doesn't require me to stand and walk on cement 40+ hours per week while lifting thousand of pounds/day. I was thinking about trying to get a CDL but i'm not sure that my leg can withstand using a clutch. Are there CDL schools that train with automatic transmissions only? I am having a hard time finding one online. I live in Wisconsin and would prefer to go to a school here but am open to other options. Thanks.
Automatic transmission only CDL training in Wisconsin?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by aaronc879, Dec 23, 2018.
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Read that Jim Palmer Trucking is now training on autos and stick shifts and is also switching their fleet to autos. Call and ask about that.
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Milllis Transfer trains in your state, so call them also.
Here's from Millis website:
- Auto shift tractors with ABS braking and traction control
- Speed governor set at 70 mph when driver meets safety requirements
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Look into prime. Think they just started training in autos this past year
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The manual skills are easy to learn. In about 1-2 months of working with them you are 90% as effective as a 30 year veteran manual driver. ANYONE can pick up the skill with some practice. The downside is that as time goes on you will find it more difficult to find a school you can go to for a quick manual "upgrade" course. If a trucking company really wants you, they can train you and you can use their truck for the CDL road test. Manual is a dying need unless you are in specialized fields, maybe logging, heavy-haul and a few others. It's nice to have,it's not worth much effort to get anymore. IMO. -
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