Why did all mega carriers stop using manual transmissions?

Did you notice any difference? I drove a manual 2011 Mack, averaged about 7mpg, we also had an automatic Mack of the same year, I averaged 6.2mpg. I only remember it so clearly because it was part of my argument against the switch.

 

Drivers are a self selecting group .
Women simply don’t want to live in a truck and be gone all the time .

same with airline pilots . And roofers . And plumbers . And auto mechanics . Etc etc
Women simply are not interested in that occupation .

how many men want to be elementary school teachers or nurses or receptionists ?
And do you think any of those companies care one bit that men don’t want to do those jobs ?

 

Just wait until you're in an Intertrashional stuck sitting in the middle of the driveway like a retard waiting for the pressure to build up to 100 PSI because of the pull-ups and braking to get into a tight spot. Thank the genius engineers who designed a transmission that can't shift without almost full air pressure.

 

In my experience I'm finding the mega LTLs still primarily use manuals, but here at Old Dominion we're slowly transitioning to autos. Our 10 speeds average 7.5-7.8mpg, but some autos I've driven are getting 8-8.3mpg. Recruitment isn't an issue for us so I believe it's just down to saving on fuel costs

 

drivers like this guy

 

I mean sometimes I can't float every shift perfectly but this was horrendous! Sounds like he's also learning too

 

Not very good, over tach gear, to slow to next, that many rpm’s he could skip one but then have to wait like 4 count instead of 2 count

 

When I was hauling cattle my transmission always seemed to be having problems after I’d been awake for a couple days. Funny part was after a 4-5 hour nap my transmission seemed to be fine again.