Double Clutch Hmmm?
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Hello Truckers, so i spoke to a pleasant recruiter last week from swift and decided i will join the company in February 2017. Would of love to go sooner but have to save up some extra cash for my bills back home. She did mention one thing that's been on my mind like bees to honey. She stated that during the road test i need to show swift i can double clutch the gears. Sadly to say, the driving school i attended did not have this to offer to any of the students. My younger brother stated it wasn't necessary as long as i can show swift, i can properly and safely drive the tractor truck. Can anyone please elaborate on this matter? All is appreciated. Thank you.
How did your school teach you? Technique?
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Are you already a CDL A holder with experience, or a new student? If new, they will teach you. If you are an experienced driver changing companies, it will be up to the Instructor that gives you the road test. I wouldn't sweat it either way. Good Luck!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
As others have mentioned - if you are already a CDL holder - you may (or may not) have to double clutch.
But if you are only a PERMIT HOLDER - you will have to DC for your DMV ROAD TEST.
If you ALREADY HAVE a CDL, don't know how you got it WITHOUT DOUBLE CLUTCHING - unless you tested on an AUTOMATIC - in which case, you may have an "Auto Only Restriction" on your license.
I made the mistake of learning how to float when I was in (private) school, and didn't practice my double-clutching. Because of this, I FAILED my first road test on shifting, because my DC skills were not practiced enough.
Rick
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
How did your school teach you? Technique?
The school i attended taught the basics needed to pass the N.Y. C.D.L. A Road Test. Most of the time i drove with my foot down on the clutch, probably at times not realizing i was double clutching lol.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Most of the time i drove with my foot down on the clutch, probably at times not realizing i was double clutching lol.
You are going to have to explain that statement to us. If you are double clutching you will definitely know it. Try doing a search on YouTube, and see people actually double clutching. I think maybe that will help you understand what it is.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
As others have mentioned - if you are already a CDL holder - you may (or may not) have to double clutch.
But if you are only a PERMIT HOLDER - you will have to DC for your DMV ROAD TEST.
If you ALREADY HAVE a CDL, don't know how you got it WITHOUT DOUBLE CLUTCHING - unless you tested on an AUTOMATIC - in which case, you may have an "Auto Only Restriction" on your license.
I made the mistake of learning how to float when I was in (private) school, and didn't practice my double-clutching. Because of this, I FAILED my first road test on shifting, because my DC skills were not practiced enough.
Rick
Hello Rick, i got my C.D.L. A with a tanker endorsement. The only restriction being eye wear and i am working on the hazmat. I passed the Road Test with a 6 speed tractor truck without having to double clutch. Maybe at times i was double clutching without realizing it, but i don't know. I don't work for a truck company and have had no experience driving for any company. This would be my first.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Are you already a CDL A holder with experience, or a new student? If new, they will teach you. If you are an experienced driver changing companies, it will be up to the Instructor that gives you the road test. I wouldn't sweat it either way. Good Luck!
Hello Tractor Man, i have my C.D.L. A but no experience driving for a company. Thanks.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
David what you learned on is likely a synchronized transmission and can be straight-sticked like a car. Very different than what Swift will test you in. You should take a look at this You Tube video on shifting an 8 speed. You have some "learning" to do before you take the road test. Once you reviewed this come back and we can advise accordingly...
Most of the time i drove with my foot down on the clutch, probably at times not realizing i was double clutching lol.
You are going to have to explain that statement to us. If you are double clutching you will definitely know it. Try doing a search on YouTube, and see people actually double clutching. I think maybe that will help you understand what it is.
Hello Old School, LoL , i have seen it done not only by truckers i personally know but also viewed it on you tube. I had a bad case of the jitters while taking the Road Test. (probably at times not realizing i was double clutching). So i guess to help with the statement, i dont know how to double clutch. Thanks.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
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Hello Truckers, so i spoke to a pleasant recruiter last week from swift and decided i will join the company in February 2017. Would of love to go sooner but have to save up some extra cash for my bills back home. She did mention one thing that's been on my mind like bees to honey. She stated that during the road test i need to show swift i can double clutch the gears. Sadly to say, the driving school i attended did not have this to offer to any of the students. My younger brother stated it wasn't necessary as long as i can show swift, i can properly and safely drive the tractor truck. Can anyone please elaborate on this matter? All is appreciated. Thank you.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.