[ejbiv]

Are there companies that exclusivly use auto shifts?

[Double L]

US Xpress Enterprises of Chattanooga, Tennessee I know does for sure.

[Sentinel]

TransAm out of Olathe, KS uses all automatics.

Do you have a preference for automatics only? :?:

[enobeenob]

Interstate uses autoshifts.

[rickll]

auto shifts are great , but as a new driver you should learn to shift at least one year, think about it, if you go straight into an auto shift how will you ever go to work for another company later? I know that we are real glad we took the time to learn how to shift befor we went ino a T-2000 aultra-shift truck.

[rubberducky]

when I was at maverick most of their trucks were fully automatics but here and there you could find a manual transmision truck.

[DIESEL BEAST]

I 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.

[mdf1576]

comcar,s road truck are all auto's. CTL, CCC, CT They have quite a few terminals in florida.

[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?
Thanks

[Lunker]

Originally Posted by wild bill

I've read this some where else, that it s a little harder to back with an auto trans. Can you explain why?
Thanks

I drive a 2 pedal freight shaker and it's great in traffic. Learning to back up - uphill took a little getting used too. Have to keep rpms up so clutch stays engaged. Taking off from a dead stop uphill is done by "power braking" a little. You learn to feather the throttle and where the clutch grabs. I also found using the low selector helps to downshift more aggressively, real helpful when you're heavy and exiting on a ramp or coming to a stop in traffic. One of the best reasons I like the auto is you never ever miss a gear climbing or decending unless the XY shifter is acting up, which is easy to overcome. Just let off the throttle and let the shifter do whatever it wants until it finally gets in gear. My truck has 530k on it and has it's moments, but for the most part, it's ran hard and so far I've gotten 77k out of it in the last 6 mos. without any major downtime. I just can't wait though to get a newer truck. Interstate still hasn't announced if, what or when we're getting new rides. Most likely they'll be autos whatever name badge is on the hood.