The CDL school I went to had manual transmission. The first company I went to had automatics. When I went to change companies there were some that would not take me because I had only driven automatic. I strongly suggest you train in a manual and find a job where you can drive a manual.
Learn on a manual or automatic ?
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Old (I think) 1950s model split shift Mack.
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Hi there and welcome. Took and passed my CDL test in a 10 speed three years ago. Since then I've driven up to an 18 speed but that isn't the point here. The guys are right. Learn the manual transmission and automatic transmission comes easy. I drove stick for the last few years and jobs. Been with my current company a year and was given an automatic Peterbilt two days ago after three 10 speed KWs. While I do miss shifting to my own accord, I am loving the new 9.2 mpg I'm getting over my original 8.0. That isn't to say that I still couldn't drive a manual if the time arises again. Good luck and again welcome.
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@Voodoo Pyg I am not sure why you have choose to format the text color the way you have. It is your right to do so. However it is very hard for me to read without highlighting it.
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"Company drivers start at 40¢ per mile. They have the ability to earn up to 5¢ extra per mile per load based on fuel consumption. The company average is 42¢ to 43¢ per mile. The less fuel you burn, the more money you make!"BlueThunderr Thanks this. -
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