Single Clutching on an 18 speed?

Gotta go pretty deep for that clutch brake, by your logic double clutching which is the CORRECT way of changing gears on an asynchronous transmission (which is what semis use) is doing double damage...

Clutching in a semi is different from a car, please dont tell me you think you have to push the pedal 100% like in a car

 

The less you use the clutch for regular shifting the longer life it will live. Harsh engagement of the clutch (weather intentional or by accident) will weaken and end up breaking the disc dampening springs and cause wear on the hub that retains the dampening springs. Eventually the springs break and become dislodged and cause the clutch to have release problems and you will intermittently have troubles getting into gear.

My dad always taught me to leave my foot on the floor as well, unless I was stopping or starting. When I took My CDL driving test many years ago the tester told me I should learn to double clutch every gear. Guaranteed he's never replaced a clutch before and doesn't give a Rip how long they last either. Bet his left knee feels real good bout now?

 

Dont get me wrong, i put 500k on a used junkyard clutch cause i really only use it for 1st and reverse myself, i was primarily pushing back on the idea that anytime you ever use a clutch you are destroying tge clutch brake

 

On a hill.

 

As long as you aren't excessively slipping the clutch I wouldn't worry about it.

The whole "you never use the clutch to shift" thing is supertrucker BS. Use the clutch whenever the situation dictates its best to use it.

 

I use it relatively frequently. Usually in soft or steep conditions, often just to take the pressure off a bit more quickly. Sometimes just a blip either getting it out of gear or slipping it into the next at slow speeds, but typically not too much. It's not a conscious thought process when I use it, just kind of happens. I guess I'm not very good at explaining it.

 

I'll use the clutch on the low side if I'm off road

 

same with me. theres times to use it when off road and back in the mountains where most drivers dont dare to go.

 

. didn’t you mean smart enough not to go. I’m just saying I’ve never been upside down.

 

to be fair i did push the clutch in as i was in mid roll. how many drivers here can say that?