Tired of shifting

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lpaters, Jan 25, 2013.

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  1. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Maybe you should rethink the career choice. Maybe get a job driving a taxi cab. You don't have to shift and you don't have to pay $6000 for school!
     
    chompi, Jan 25, 2013
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    I'm new to driving, so please excuse me if I've missed the answer to this question somewhere.

    I have thus far been under the impression that our job was to safely move a load from Point A, to Point B. Why do any of you care what kind of equipment someone else is using so long as he's achieving that objective?

    I understand that most trucks have manual transmissions, and fully agree that OP should understand how they work and learn the ins and outs of driving with them, but I really don't see why it should matter one bit to anybody else after that.

    To OP, I hope you find what you're looking for. Don't let these yahoos try to drive your truck for you.
     
    Reroll, Jan 25, 2013
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  3. 900,000-tons-of-steel

    900,000-tons-of-steel Road Train Member

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    Pete's been driving since before you even mattered and with all of your one year experience and infinite wisdom as a truck driver call him lazy? You have a long way to go in this industry and much to learn, grasshopper.
     
    900,000-tons-of-steel, Jan 25, 2013
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  4. 900,000-tons-of-steel

    900,000-tons-of-steel Road Train Member

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    Nobody -did- ask you. The op was asking about companies with auto transmissions, not your personal opinion. Pete probably forgot more than you have learned about driving.
     
    900,000-tons-of-steel, Jan 25, 2013
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  5. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Quadbox....Dude, is that, like, sorta like XBox?
     
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    Hey Pack...it's a box with 4 sides not 6!

    Go ahead and figure that one out!

    I typed it and I'm still confused!:biggrin_2559:
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    quadbox, 3 stick Brownie, sounds like a porno flick.:biggrin_2559:
     
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    I like the good automated boxes most of the time.
    They are good on fuel and you have control.
    You should however learn on a manual IMO.
     
    king Q, Jan 25, 2013
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    <insert sarcasm here> let me know when we get trucks that are automatics and will do all of the backing for you :biggrin_25525:
     
    Brianman72, Jan 25, 2013
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    I was thinking today, if I was an o/o with my current company and I had a team mate like the ones I ride with now, I would definitely want an auto. The way these guys abuse these trucks is unreal
     
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