Automatics

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hraynor55, Jun 30, 2016.

  1. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    All of them don't have it. Mine does not have what you are describing.
     
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  3. Young Texas Trucker

    Young Texas Trucker Bobtail Member

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    I think starting in a manual if possible is good, keeps you open to more driving opportunities. I had a 10 Eaton manual for 6 months, then I got a 12 speed Detroit Auto, and I absolutely love it.
    I love driving my 5 speed Mustang, I don't care for it in a truck.
    In my opinion, a lot of the automatic transmission argument is old timers associating the skill of shifting with the skill of driving a truck, and wanting to still feel valuable to the industry for it. The way I see it, I don't get paid extra to shift gears, so I'll let the truck do it for me.
     
  4. amtrack

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    If you want flatbed then you have options otherwise dry van ur looking at maverick and averitt. Averitts not a bad training company but after that youll want to get out in order to make money.
     
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