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Not that I totally disagree but it’s gotta be damn obvious truck drivers prefer manuals. Tacoma has a manual. I'll never own a truck thats not a manual transmission. I drive my 1989 GMC S15 pickup everyday, its the 4cyl 5 speed. 170k with the original clutch.
Manual work trucks are becoming quite rare as the manual transmission’s advantage in efficiency, strength, and durability no longer exists compared to the modern automatics. For instance the manual Gladiator has a significantly lower towing rating than the automatic, and the Bronco only offers the manual with its smaller engine.
Penguin90125. • 9 yr. ago. Dodge is the only current manufacturer with a manual transmission. You can get an NV4500 in Chevrolet trucks from 1993-2007 with a 5.7/6.0 or a ZF6 in the 8.1 or 6.6 trucks. Ford offered the ZF5 from I think 1991 (don't actually know) until 1997, and then in 1999 they released the super duty with the ZF6 and it was ...
Driving manual transmission trucks. I recently applied for a delivery position with UPS. In the application it asked if I knew how to drive an manual transmission, to which I replied I can’t. I did have a few driving lessons in a manual transmission car back around 2005, but I haven’t touched one since. After I applied, I read that UPS will ...
It was discontinued with the last of the 4th Generation HD Rams in 2018. One thing to keep in mind is that the newer diesels make more power than the manuals can handle sometimes. I know my zf5 is limited to like 450ish hp. Atleast that's what I've read. That's because today's generation can't drive a manual.
Reply. wango55. • 4 yr. ago. I don't think it's a bad idea. I bought a beater truck with a manual tranny to teach myself, but also have a vehicle to do truck stuff with - Home Depot, dump runs, etc. While I drove my daily for commuting an hour each way in traffic - for all my extra trips, like going to the store, etc.
Oilfield, heavy haul, livestock, crane companies, dump trucking, and others. No more money for a manual transmission, but a lot more respect and job opportunities. Even companies with automatic trucks look more favourably on people with manual licenses. It is a bit of a two edged sword.
Everyone seems to forget that the main problem is getting a reliable manual transmission that average joe can drive. Most synchronizes are pushing their limits at the 800Ft lbs range, that is why the medium and heavy duty trucks are non synchronized. But teach the weekend warrior how to use a clutch brake is a different story.
The new autos are much better then they had in the 90's. Now you can expect 200k miles out of a auto transmission, with many drivers the auto now gets higher mpg and definitely wins races. I like driving manuals but the new autos in the hd trucks are pretty good. The new colorado comes with a manual but only in low trim 4cylinder model I believe.
gayattackhelicopter. • 4 yr. ago. There are plenty of companies that hire and train new drivers and still have manuals. But you won't find one at a mega carrier. You're looking for a smaller, hometown carrier like the company i work for. Nobody has to work for a mega carrier, not even noobs. Also, manual<automatic. Don't be a super trucker.