I Am Without An Assignment

I got very lucky this holiday. My 34 happened today, and in my home town. I was able to run my 70 down to about 4 hours, and make the most of it. The stars and planets seemed to have aligned for me this holiday.

Bruce has an opinion:

While it is good to know how to drive a manual, it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.

Why on earth would you say something like this? False, shortsighted and kinda ridiculous.

I have the perfect job (for me) right now; all their trucks are manual, including a 6-wheeler rated at 38,000lbs. If I had the auto-restriction on my license, I would not have this job and would not be enjoying my life as much.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

I agree with G-Town. Even though most of ABF’s fleet is auto, there are still some manuals around. Most if not all LTL’s require an unrestricted license for this reason. We have 2 sticks at my terminal , I had to run one this past Tuesday. Was a little rough at 1st not driving one since May but it came right back to me.

I agree with G Town and Dave I wouldn't have my job now with a auto restriction.

Bruce has an opinion:

While it is good to know how to drive a manual, it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.

Why on earth would you say something like this? False, shortsighted and kinda ridiculous.

I have the perfect job (for me) right now; all their trucks are manual, including a 6-wheeler rated at 38,000lbs. If I had the auto-restriction on my license, I would not have this job and would not be enjoying my life as much.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

My point is that a person interested in driving should not let this issue determine whether or not to get into driving. It’s not about driving for a specific company that runs manuals. We are all about encouraging newbies to get into driving, right? There are those who might be hesitant to get into driving but scared about learning manual. So, I tell newbies don’t make this a take or break issue. You want to drive manual? Great, figure out your path. If not, there is no reason to reject a driving career.

Bruce has an opinion:

While it is good to know how to drive a manual, it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.

Why on earth would you say something like this? False, shortsighted and kinda ridiculous.

I have the perfect job (for me) right now; all their trucks are manual, including a 6-wheeler rated at 38,000lbs. If I had the auto-restriction on my license, I would not have this job and would not be enjoying my life as much.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

G town, yes I have an opinion , as do you. You call my comment out as ridiculously wrong. Really? What exactly is so ridiculous about it? You know how to drive a manual, I know how to drive a manual. Does everybody need to know how to drive a manual to qualify as a truck driver? I think not.

I think it’s more about comments like this

“ it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.”

People may lose out on truly great opportunities and they should know that going in. 🥺

Bruce has an opinion:

While it is good to know how to drive a manual, it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.

Why on earth would you say something like this? False, shortsighted and kinda ridiculous.

I have the perfect job (for me) right now; all their trucks are manual, including a 6-wheeler rated at 38,000lbs. If I had the auto-restriction on my license, I would not have this job and would not be enjoying my life as much.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

G town, yes I have an opinion , as do you. You call my comment out as ridiculously wrong. Really? What exactly is so ridiculous about it? You know how to drive a manual, I know how to drive a manual. Does everybody need to know how to drive a manual to qualify as a truck driver? I think not.

I think it’s more about comments like this

“ it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.”

People may lose out on truly great opportunities and they should know that going in. 🥺

Bruce has an opinion:

While it is good to know how to drive a manual, it’s ltotally unnecessary in todays world of trucking.

Why on earth would you say something like this? False, shortsighted and kinda ridiculous.

I have the perfect job (for me) right now; all their trucks are manual, including a 6-wheeler rated at 38,000lbs. If I had the auto-restriction on my license, I would not have this job and would not be enjoying my life as much.

Manual transmissions are not obsolete, only for the TL carriers. My opinion; if you can train on a manual, make the best of it.

G town, yes I have an opinion , as do you. You call my comment out as ridiculously wrong. Really? What exactly is so ridiculous about it? You know how to drive a manual, I know how to drive a manual. Does everybody need to know how to drive a manual to qualify as a truck driver? I think not.

Seriously, Mr Klutch? Are you saying I’m sitting because I don’t have a manual endorsement? Actually, I did get an assignment several hours ago. Going to PA. I bugged the company, and apparently the squeaky wheel does get greased sometimes.

I was right up against the end of my 70 after a week of running recaps and thought I would be told to sit somewhere for a 34. Then I get a load to Michigan from New Jersey. It delivers tomorrow morning, so I hauled butt to Michigan with it and parked. Get a 34 under load. Found myself a good parking spot and enjoy the rest. College football is awesome. I am glad that I didn't do that 34 a few days ago because I probably would have been sitting over the weekend without a load and a full clock.