Failed road test... 18 speed wtf?

Don't fret...like @racemaxx24 said, most companies today use 10's. Some straight 10's and some super 10's. And automated are becoming more popular.

When I was 1st learning to drive a truck, the company I was working for stuck me in an old Ford 9000 with a Cummins and a 9 speed. Having never touched a semi, I was completely lost by it. The whole floating and matching rpms was a complete mystery (only having driven manual transmissions in gas vehicles). Maybe it was the guy they had teaching me, he was within a few years of retirement and had been driving since he could see over the steering wheel, so it was tough for him to recall what it was like when he was 1st learning to drive a truck. It wasn't until we had to drive an old Mack 5 speed from the 80's while his truck was in for service. That's when I started understanding what he was talking about. By the end of the day, I was shifting like a truck driver because those old transmissions wouldn't let you force a shift...it made you learn patience and timing. After that, pretty much any transmission within a short amount of time...but even experienced drivers jumping into a totally different vehicle takes a little transition time to be as smooth as they were in their previous truck.

 

Not really...super 10 drives just like a 5 speed, but you split each hole.

 

I was used to a 9 or 10 speed and the company didn't tell me the truck I had to drive next was a Super-10 so I was completely lost.

 

Where are you in Florida?

 

I guess I'd better not bring up the ole twin stick huh......

 

Southeastern Freight Lines in Orlando sometimes hires new cdl grads. I'd make a personal visit vs. a phone call.
Comcar has local for new grads but the pay isn't too good.
OTR jobs:
Abilene Motor Express hires all over Florida. Trucks run 72 mph and the company has a good reputation.
Freymiller
Milan Express
FFE (Frozen Food Express) has a terminal in Winterhaven.
MCT Transportion
Contract Freighters Inc. (www.cfidrive)