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  1. CaptRon

    CaptRon Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone know which companies offer company drivers the option of automatic transmissions?

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    U. S. Xpress
     
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    MGASSEL Road Train Member

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    trans am I forgot the rest but I would never drive an auto that is why I did not apply to them. I went to school to learn to shift the trucks.
     
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    Learn to shift, its good for the constitution. :D :D :D



    Unless you are physically handicapped.
     
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    I have had both of my hips replaced and have driven sticks. I have found that in the long haul it is very uncomfortable to drive a standard, that is why I am looking for the auto.

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    That is certainly understandable. What gets under my skin is those that simply don't want to learn or even worse are too lazy to learn.
     
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    Just watch out some autos you still need to clutch.
    I do not have all the details on that but just what I have heard.
     
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    PAM has autoshift although I can't recommend them as a company to work for. Our experience has been sitting days between loads, low pay and lower miles.
     
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    buck and a half Mr. Miles & Miles with Many Smiles

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    Hartt trans out of bangor me,auburn me,sumter s.c., us express is well known for autos,I drive a smart shift auto for Hartt with no clutch,I love it,first auto for me in over 40 years and I love the extra space on the floor to walk by and close your curtains etc.
     
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    Its true.

    Until you got to the current "smart auto" offerings you still needed a clutch to engage the trans and start out with it. The only benefit was you didn't have to hand shake your way thru the gears. I only use a clutch for starting and sitting in gear waiting to start with a manual trans. I fail to see much difference.
     
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