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Well it's official...

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by wulfman75, Mar 24, 2011.

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  1. Mar 31, 2011 #31
    AF461

    AF461 Medium Load Member

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    xls, you are correct! Driving a 13 speed when MT is just like driving a 9 speed. Even when your loaded, you can still get away with only having to split a few gears. I can't remember the last time I used all 13 speeds. I usually start off in 2nd, go to fourth, go to 5th(high range) and shift to 6th/split the gear, go to 7th, and then 8th and finally split it. No need unless you are extreamly heavy to go through all the gears.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2011 #32
    wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    I'm going home.

    Now this isn't going to be a post where I b#tch and moan about the company because things didn't work out how I wanted.

    In fact I think Con-Way Truckload is a great company and I still hope to drive for them someday.

    However it seems I'm not up to their standards at this time so they cut me loose. Not a problem, I understand completely.

    Now I'm a little bummed, but it will be ok. I'll go home and re-group and end up somewhere else to get some experience in. Who knows, maybe 6 months to a year and I could be back here.

    To show how good a company they are they are letting me keep my room another night and are getting me a ticket back home. That's top notch in my book as some of these companies would just leave you stranded and then you're screwed.

    Anyway, that's what's happening with me. Good luck to Xls and the Captain, I'm sure they'll do fine when they get out with their Finishers.
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2011 #33
    truckerdaddy24

    truckerdaddy24 Road Train Member

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    Oh man!! I'm sorry that happened, I wish you well, Why don't you go to Watkins and Shepard? They will get you more experience and will get you to where they need you to be, I'm pretty comfortable with my driving but that shifting may get me... Take Care keep in touch.
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2011 #34
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    A hell of alot of CLASS in that ^ post from a terrific guy!
     
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