I am starting with US Xpress next week, and I for one, am looking forward to not only the added floor space, but also the ease of shifting of an auto shift transmission. If you learn how to control the transmission and not let it control you, you will have a very smooth ride. I have watched my ex codriver drive one of these trucks and she had no clue and only drove it in auto mode. That's ok for grandmas and little girls, but as a trucker, you must know how to control your truck or you WILL get in trouble out there. Remember, there's no difference whether you shift with a switch or a stick, you're still in control.
Posted: 9 years, 9 months ago
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Automatic/manuals. us xpress
I am starting with US Xpress next week, and I for one, am looking forward to not only the added floor space, but also the ease of shifting of an auto shift transmission. If you learn how to control the transmission and not let it control you, you will have a very smooth ride. I have watched my ex codriver drive one of these trucks and she had no clue and only drove it in auto mode. That's ok for grandmas and little girls, but as a trucker, you must know how to control your truck or you WILL get in trouble out there. Remember, there's no difference whether you shift with a switch or a stick, you're still in control.