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I why would you want a restriction on your CDL? I say get manual test as there are some schools do have both transmissions. As the smaller trucking, construction and specialized carriers still use manuals. And not every small company has bad equipment. Just have to go look at the equipment before working for them. I got started in region small company and they had nothing but manual 9 and 10 speeds. Because the cost savings of manual to automatics repair. The diesel mechanics at the shop could repair the manuals themselves. And the manuals are cheaper then throw away automatics. Best learning curve was when I drove bull rack, grain wagon, and dry van for a small fleet of 7 trucks. 2 Freightliner Classics and 5 Peterbilt 379's. Learned how to keep your truck running and working down the road. Montana mountains where not a problem with a 13 or 18 speed manual transmissions. The owner was good to all his drivers and we worked as good group to help each other out down the road. Best of luck to your son, take care.

I have heard of Mercer having a flatbed operations too. You can also look around some local or regional flatbed companies so you get back home quicker too. Or try looking in Texas flatbed companies too so that way you get by the house on fly throughs too. Take care and best of luck.