Companies that use autoshifts?

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Old 12-13-2007, 06:14 PM
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You need to learn how to drive a standard transmission well.

Not being able to drive one will cost you in the long run- at least until all companies run automatics.

Hell, I forget how to shift and I'm grindin' 'em 'til I'm findin' 'em after a few days off.

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Old 12-13-2007, 06:45 PM
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I think CFI does. I know USA does. JB, Swift, and Schneider have growing autoshift trucks. It's becoming the thing, apparently. :roll:
 
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Twilight Flyer
I think CFI does. I know USA does. JB, Swift, and Schneider have growing autoshift trucks. It's becoming the thing, apparently. :roll:
A lot of them are going to automatics.
Me personally, I wouldnt know what to do with an automatic. I think that would drive me nuts. :lol:
 
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I think at one time Roehl tried them, but decided against buying more. I love driving a standard transmission, but some days my left knee starts bothering me and I start thinking twice about USX......
 
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Originally Posted by wild bill
drive for CT (flatbed) and all of their trucks are autos. It is very convient and it provides a much more smoother ride. It works best in stop and go traffic. Backing in an autoshift is a little more difficult.
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I've read this some where else, that it s a little harder to back with an auto trans. Can you explain why?
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There is a difference between backing in a manual and backing in a auto. In a manual truck you can put the truck in a granny gear (L) reverse and the truck will move as slow as a turtle. In an auto, you really have to feather the clutch alot more because it goes in reverse at a faster speed than being in granny gear in a manual truck.
 
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pam also uses autos
 



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