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off road to on road

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tonystewart1, Dec 24, 2011.

  1. Dec 24, 2011 #1
    tonystewart1

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    I have been driving tandems and tri-axle macks for years off road for strip mines. They all have standard 8 speed transmissions.

    I have a chance to drive on road hauling coal in a 18 wheeler. How different is it to drive a tractor?

    Is it a tough to go from a simple 8 speed to a more complicated transmission?
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2011 #2
    d o g

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    The principles are the same. Don't worry about it - you'll be fine. I'd hire you over an OTR driving school grad any day.
     
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