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What is the best way to downshift and upshift properly and legally? I'm going to need to be competent for my CDL road test.

25 (2+5=7) shift on the tens (10, 20, 30ect) low side shift between 1000 and 1200 rpms, highside shift between 1500 and 1700 rpms. Downshift at 1000 to 1200 and ...

It feels very strange to be teaching students how to shift a truck when it feels like I just got my CDL license last week. Of course, I've had my license for ...

With the truck off put into 3rd/8th (assuming it is patterned like that) place your palm flat on the shifter with index finger extended. Looks to see what your ...

Learn tips to be a better truck driver and have a successful pre-trip inspection. Get advice for shifting, handling a trailer, and backing up correctly.

They share what they have learned, including advice on down shifting, parallel parking, and alley docking. They also offer insight into the experience of being ...

You honestly need to start your career at a major carrier and run OTR for a while. It is the best way to get yourself established at this. They are all going to ...

First day behind the wheel and the instructor had us going around Industrial Park learning to shift. It's a lot harder than it looks lol.

Apr 24, 2013 ... Thanks for all the great responses! That puts my mind to rest. I'm still worried about learning how to shift gears in sounds complicated, ...

Researching the right trucking companies can be difficult. This article provides tips on researching potential trucking companies, such as the location, courses ...