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Old 03-05-2008, 12:07 PM
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Have learned some things from your replies, guys. Thanks..........
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GMAN
When done properly, you should not scrape the gears.

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Old 03-06-2008, 02:12 AM
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Shifting without using the clutch.

Mack T2130 13 speed.

 
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Old 03-06-2008, 02:40 AM
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What is a clutch heck my dad who trained me hit me if I even tried to use the dang thing at all. Try driving a 73 International with a 5X4 you are busy enough without worrying about that 3rd petal.
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GMAN
I spoke with a driver from Big G Express in Shelbyville, TN the other day. They now have fully automatic Volvo's.
Their fully automatic Volvos have brain damaged computers in the transmissions. I've run into a lot of these guys struggling to get rolling again after the computer in the transmission screws up.
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 04:59 AM
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swift has some auto-shift volvos. i've seen them here & there. i don't know if they're full blown auto-shift or with a clutch pedal. i don't really socialize with the fellow drivers all that much. i go off of what i physically see.
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 08:07 PM
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Take Interstate off your list, they don't hire new drivers anymore.
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 10:18 PM
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For a guy that swore he would never buy another one, I sure see alot of new Swift Freightliners and a few new style Internationals too.
 
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Old 03-09-2008, 11:31 AM
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I think you might take flatbed trucking off your list as well . Lots of labor , climbing up on top of loads, tarping. Accordng to you , your Gout flares up 21 to 40 days every year . ( 3 to 4 times/ 7-10 days ) . That is quite a lot . Also not sure of the severity of pain concerning gout but climbing in and out of the truck may pose problems as well. Perhaps you can try
some meds and get it under control . good luck.
 
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Thanks for the tips, guys. Very helpful.......
 



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