Maverick Transportaion Auto Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by superfly9376, Mar 3, 2016.

  1. Mar 3, 2016 #1
    superfly9376

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    I've been reading most of the threads that have been previously posted. But I'll be done with school soon and my application is still processing with Maverick and other companies as well and I've been in contact frequently with the recruiter at maverick and my application is getting reviewed. But my question is, will driving an auto shift truck my first year effect or hurt me if I ever decided to move on in the future? I know with some people once you learn to shift you'll never forget and it's not rocket science. And I'm not wanting anyone to tell me which company I should or shouldn't go to or anything like that. I would just like some input .I'm just wondering. I pretty much set on them. But the thought has been lingering in the back of my mind. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2016 #2
    Raezzor

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    As long as you actually test to get your CDL in a manual you'll be fine. You might be a bit rusty if you get back to driving manuals but nothing a little time behind the wheel can't fix.
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2016 #3
    plater1

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    It shouldn't matter much. Tickets, accidents, bad work ethic matter much more.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2016 #4
    1278PA

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    I would think it might hurt future employment. I don't know if employers ask if your experience has been driving automatics or manuals but if they do then it would be an issue i think. I don't want anything to do with automatics personally.
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2016 #5
    soldier2trucker

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    In the next few years all Company Drivers will be driving AUTO transmissions...............it is all about safety and saving money.............and AUTO will do that.............
     
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  8. Jun 14, 2016 #6
    Truckermania

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    I used to drive for Maverick and now drive for a company with manual transmissions. I had no problem getting the job.
     
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  9. Jun 14, 2016 #7
    Hoofbeats

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    All you have to do is pass their road test. If you can't shift, it could be a problem. If you're applying with a big company, they might send you out with a trainer for a few weeks. If you can't shift applying with a small company, they will probably pass on you. I saw that happen to a guy that drove an automatic for ten years. He couldn't even drive the 18 speed as a 9 speed.
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2016 #8
    roadmap65

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    lol
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2016 #9
    USIT420

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    That's only true if the steering wheel holder can't properly shift a manual. I personally always double-clutched because that's how I was trained and it just stuck. And averaged 7.5 mpg in a manual with a different company, same truck model. I'm now in an automatic averaging 7.4 mpg. I'm not seeing the $ savings you're talking about.

    Still no accidents, don't see the safety advantage either.

    That's just my experience and opinion.
     
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