Profile For Andrew T.

Andrew T.'s Info

  • Location:
    Soledad, CA

  • Driving Status:
    In CDL School

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  • Joined Us:
    2 years, 12 months ago

Andrew T.'s Bio

A young 18 year old aspiring the best in pursuing his dream of being a trucker. Knowing this field of work requires passion and determination makes me want to be able to attain the task.

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Posted:  2 years, 12 months ago

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Downshifting a 10 speed

I have my road test in two days. I've been downshifting really well and upshifting. But ofc time to time, I'd lose a hear and know how to recover. I downshift really well 10-6. Was wondering if anyone here can explain how you downshift to 5 and lower gears. My truck I use is a 2020 International Durastar with Cummins engine. 10 speed Eaton tranny. My instructor basically has only trained me via trial and error. So I've learned most of my tips on youtube or from experienced drivers. I usually let my rpms to 10 and then clutch neutral and tap accelerator to 14 rpm and float into gear. My school doesn't double clutch except for upshift. Gears 8 to 7 or 7 to 6 I notice will shift smoothly at a rev match to 12 rpm. But my problems remain going from 6th to 5th gear. I usually let my speed go to 10 mph and rpms to 10. But it seems days it will slip smoothly with a little tap on the fuel and at times it goes in at higher rpms. Suggestions? Should I bring my rpms down to 900 since the gear is a lower gear and I don't have give much rpm? Let me know? I'd appreciate it.

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