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<p>[QUOTE="tscottme, post: 8026898, member: 19119"]I've changed my opinion. I got my CDL in the mid-90s. Everyone learned manual and I drove only manual until 4 or 5 years ago. I used to think manual training & practice was important. Now, I classify manual training & use about like a preference between truck brands. They all go down the road & pull freight. If you can get manual, do so. I'm glad I got it and used it. But I wouldn't likely spend even $100 of my money to get the training now. Every year it becomes less relevant for MOST drivers at MOST companies. If you have an interest in specialized trucking, you MUST have manual training & experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tscottme, post: 8026898, member: 19119"]I've changed my opinion. I got my CDL in the mid-90s. Everyone learned manual and I drove only manual until 4 or 5 years ago. I used to think manual training & practice was important. Now, I classify manual training & use about like a preference between truck brands. They all go down the road & pull freight. If you can get manual, do so. I'm glad I got it and used it. But I wouldn't likely spend even $100 of my money to get the training now. Every year it becomes less relevant for MOST drivers at MOST companies. If you have an interest in specialized trucking, you MUST have manual training & experience.[/QUOTE]
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