Is The Day Of The Standard Transmission Gone?
Topic 18766 | Page 2
Thought I'd add some meat to the conversation.
Only 2 reasons I like manuals. Brett alluded to one, one I've had to use twice this winter. You can't rock an auto (ice/snow) The other is its nice as a speed limiter when you're hitting small town on Hwys. More of a physical reminder. 9=45. 8=35. No jake required.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
As someone who is researching this as my next career, I have to admit I am enthusiastic about learning/driving a manual transmission truck. Even if the company I end up working for only has automatics, I'd be okay with that. In fact, I'll admit that driving an automatic is far more convenient. I just want to be able to drive a manual if I need to.
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.
Not sure about everyone else but I like my auto. I trained in 10 speeds at school so I can drive them, but when I hit that Atlanta traffic a few times a week I'm thankful.
I'm working for a small company, actually an owner operator. He was purchasing a newer truck and my only request was that it would be a manual transmission. The only auto transmission I like are Allison the true automatic transmission. I don't like the auto shift transmission which seems to be more common. Walsh Trucking has some Mack trucks with the Allison and i liked driving those.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Trained in a manual. My company put me directly into an automatic when I soloed out and it totally spoiled me. Absolutely hate shifting now. I'm looking for a new company and I'm not going to make a move unless they can promise me an auto. Is there an up to date list anywhere of companies that will provide an automatic transmission for new drivers?
All I can speak to is that Heartland Express is all manual, Knight says they have automatics available, and a recruiter from Interstate told me that they have automatics, but he had no control over them and couldn't promise me one if I came on board.
Interstate:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
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When I drove for prime all of my truck's had 10 speed manuals in them. Now that I am with Melton I have an auto. After 6 months I still miss a standard.