I'm currently in trucking school. This man is my hero and his videos are saving my butt. He's concise and clear in his explanations, and he's better at helping me understand than my onsite instructors. If I had found these videos before I committed I would have gone to this school instead. Thank you, Jeff...you're awesome.

I'm a certified instructor myself, this is the best instruction video I have seen excellent work buddy I even learn some myself

WOW! Thanks Jeff I've got 45 minutes of experience behind the wheel. I was so frustrated trying to learn how to shift the 10spd at the training center. As an 'expert' car and motorcycle driver/shifter with 30+ yrs experience I figured a truck would be easy. TOTALLY different methods of shifting....totally frustrated me. NOW I understand why and how a truck trans is different. This really helps my brain understand HOW it is different, and I now 'get it'! Looking forward to my first real lesson..

Jeff is the real deal. One of those natural born instructors. I've worked in aviation for several decades for a major airline and this is the kind of professional I've worked with in the classroom, the Level D full motion flight simulator and at 37,000 feet. If I retire and get into trucking I'd be honored to have Jeff as my instructor.

i'm currently a truck driving student..only my second day driving 10 speed tractor trailer. this is exactly the explanation i needed to hear in order to understand how clutching and gears work. I have no experience with manual transmission, so, this video was very helpful. Thank you for detailed explanation.

This should be a video "ALL SCHOOLS" show their students.... Nice and informative!!

Currently I am taking driving lessons, previously I didn't know much about the reasons for grinding while shifting gears, I simply used to do the double clutching, now I got the ideas and also the reasons why did it happen . Thank you so much.

It's all about timing,just because you press the clutch in a truck does not mean you get an upshift or down shift if the timing is off.This is why when you have mastered timing you can just float the gears all day and save your left knee. Great video for those beginners who want to get into trucking.I would also advise though who hate manual transmissions to learn it anyway.You never know when you'll need to drive a truck with a manual.

Super job, Jeff! By far the best online and better than most CDL schools, I'm sure. Thanks for your help!

I'm currently In driving school and it seems like I'm having a hard time with my instructor. I feel like I'm not comprehending enough especially with learning downshifting. But thank you so much for making this video with an easy smooth tone to understand. I'm so used to an angry voice ha but again thanks man! Can't wait to apply this in school today.

this guy did a great job telling this process , this was never explained when i was in truck driving school in 2001..

One of the best videos I've watched on double clutching. Thank you!

Best instructor I'd ever seen

Another APEX amazing video that helps prepare the student for learning to drive a 10 speed transmission.

Jeff is an absolutely terrific instructor: calm, cool and compelling. This was an excellent refresher, as I have been driving strictly automatics for the last 15 years. A two speed transmission was "over and under" when I started driving.

Hi There......I am at one of the biggest and the most respected tracking school in California, this school is the best money can buy !!! having said that after watching several video of your knowledge on youtube, your the greatest instructor i ever know!!! the way your explaining on your videos is AMAZING....student like myself understand exactly that your talking about !!! and I would like to thank you for your courtesy and time that you put on these videos so people like myself would very much appreciate !!!! THANK YOU AGAIN !!!!

I've always had trouble down shifting.. I haul grain and go up a lot of hills and usually grind.. that rule of speed to downshift blew my mind.. Thanks man.

I've gone through about ten other similar videos and this is the best by far. Clear, precise, easy to understand. Wish I lived in Kansas, I'd sign up with this school immediately.....

You have and continue to contribute to the quality of the trucking industry, which by the way is sorely needed in many trucking schools across the nation. In my experience, there are few first class instructors in this business.That was an excellent demonstration. Top Quality. Thank You.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to make it this video. You showed me a bunch of stuff that I knew nothing about. My school for a class b didn't even attempt to show us how to operate a 10 spd and I was there for three weeks. They had us take the test in a automatic so I got my CDL class b but I didn't know how to drive a actual truck, which is ridiculous and a little scary when you think about all the people who have the license which lets them drive these big trucks when really they have no business behind the wheel. Luckily I drove with someone else for a while at my job and got to practice a lot. The couple guys I drove with couldn't really explain how to drive a truck so this video was great for me. Thanks again this video is a big help.

This video demonstrates effective skills in teaching a subject. I am a doctoral student and enrolled in a truck driving class to shore up additional labor skills. My instructor has over 30 years of driving. But, I have struggled because the instructor uses the trial by error teaching technique. I don't care for this technique with 80,000 lbs behind me. I appreciate the video for placing everything in context. This video should be a common teaching module at school truck driving classes

I learned more from you Jeff then I did in class and received my class A CDL thank you. Your a great instructor.Good looking too.

This is the best and more importantly the SIMPLEST explanation I found on KZfaq, thank you very very much Jeff. Regards from a new truck license student from Italy.

I was very impressed at your knowledge of shifting....much better than most people explain shifty. It can be tricky at times but you went into some technical things that most do not cover 2 thumbs up !

Are you kidding me..I've been trying to figure out what gear to down shift to for 3 weeks and I just learned in 5 seconds

What the (expletive)?!?!? I have been in CDL school for 2 weeks now. Got my permit last week. Never drove anything manual transmission ever. Totally new to this. I have issues with shifting. I learned more from your video than I have 3 days in the skills yard. I may have to give you a guys a call. It would be worth my time and drive to head out that way and learn how to drive a truck effectively and safely.... not just pass a test. Great video!

Thanks this was a lot of help , now I know why my gears would grind so much shifting ,as they were training me wrong on double clutching, it just makes so much sense the way you are teaching us , thanks again and keep up the excellent information you provide us with

Yup...that helped. I'm taking a road test for a job tomorrow morning. I have very limited experience and it's been over 10 years since I've driven a 10spd big rig. No problems with my pre-trip inspection and basic driving abilities, but I was concerned about my shifting. Your in-depth explanation and technique demonstration has me feeling much more confident. I think I've got the technique and the rythm down. Sitting here practicing...lol. For upshifting, "Clutch to neutral, clutch to shift"...simple. For downshifting, "Clutch to neutral, clutch out and a quick vroom, clutch to shift."...reasonably simple. The tip with the simple mph math and gear selection is great. Thanks Jeff!!!

Such a great video! I haven't even driven a truck yet but the way you explained it makes me feel like I could! very informative! great teaching!

thank you. how you explained downshifting i think will really help. i have trouble downshifting into lower gears. its been four years since i went to truck, so hopefully it all comes back to me. also, really like your pre trip video , and how its explained

hey jeff my name is tim, i am currently at Crst truck driving school in Iowa your videos are really helping me out your a great instructor thank you!!

Best video by far...! He is an excellent instructor. Very informative and covers most questions that i had.

best shifting tutorial on youtube....thanks

Hello Jeff, I would like to thank you for the shifting Techniques on the manual 10 speed transmission in a semi-tractor. An driving position for a OTR company, tested me in an fuler 10. So yes I failed.! Evidently they must had like me, because; they gave me the job, but first I would need to be on the road with one of their senior drivers for approx., 4 weeks. Michael

Outstanding! I am currently in a training course in Omaha. I have learned more from your videos than in school. My instructor has a tendency to mostly yell, which stresses a person out even more. I am able to comprehend the steps necessary. I will hopefully have a better week this week. Thanks so much for an outstanding presentation!

I really wish this was the school I went to...they really seem knowageable...my school has too many students to an instructor and really only one of them really cares that we are learning

Thanks for these videos! I'm getting close to going into school, and I've been reading and studying so much beforehand. This was one I was worried about because I've never even sat in a semi before, let alone drive one. I want to learn as much as possible before school, as well as in school because the schools aren't that long. This and your pre-trip inspection video, (which I listen to while going to sleep every night as well, hoping that the theory about how things are retained when you do that, is actually true), are my top 2.

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEOS WITH US !!! ON HOW TO DRIVE BIG TRUCKS. I LIVE IN THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY USEFUL KEEP UP WITH YOUR GOOD WORK...!!!!

i am going to start my classes this monday i like the way you are teaching, i will be watching your videos i sure they will help a lot thanks

Getting ready to go to trucking school myself, great info, thanks for the great tips.

WOW thanks? been twenty years since i drove a old fuller road ranger 13 speed,this helped

Great video and info, i have a cdl b class and was always wanted to know more about class a driving and shifting... I highly recommended this video for information on shifting a class A vehicle

Very helpful! The best video I've seen on up & downshifting. You explain it very well thanks for lesson.

Thank you Jeff. You gave clear picture and very understand. This is the perfect video so far.

Great instructive videos! Both the 10 speed and the pre-trip. Nope don't ever break the tangs off the clutch brake. Bother to repair and can require the transmission to be disconnected and pulled. And if you're ever buying an older tractor, clutch brake should be something to check off the list.

best explanation on gear shifting, thank you Jeff !

Excellent! A great refresher course for me as I am returning to driving trucks, concret mixer. Thanks!

I went to a very good school and I can tell this gentlemen is very on point do recommend if you thinking about going to school,

thanks for all the INFORMATION..I got my cdl license..

cant wait till next class day, going to try this out and hopefully shock my instructor... in a good way. The mileage trick will be a great help too... THANKS !

if you were so kind to show us how to maneuver when going on a downhill (downgrade) very steep with a heavy load >>> thanks a lot....you are a great teacher...!

While it would become second nature after getting used to it, I can see how auto-shift is becoming more popular. Of course truckers should still learn how to operate a manual properly. Trucking should be about safety first both for the career of the driver and the live of others. Manual is kind of a contradictory system when it comes to safety. No matter how good someone is at shifting, that is still a fraction of a second that can be used to check the mirrors. Not to mention truckers are expected to drive long hours, and shifting all day is going to exhaust the driver depending on the route. I also know a trucker who retired with a completely messed up left knee thanks to the clutch, and I am sure he wasn't the only one with that issue.

This video was very helpful ... I was having a hard time shifting a 10 speed.

Very helpful! The best video I've seen on shifting!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Your good man glad I found your channel you explain everything calmly and very thorough I'm praying my instructor is the same but I have friends that's already been driving for a while.Giving me info and your videos combined I will be ahead thanks for your information

thank you this was the video that for me having shifting trouble because i can drive a manual in a car its so much different, now it makes sense.

An absolutely awesome video!! Very well explained! Thank You so much for this!

I think this man can save me even after I pass the Exam 10q Jeff

Thank you so much for all your awesome vids..you do a great job of explaining everything

You have the best learning video on you tube. Thanks for everything. Pre-trip was also great.

Awesome video. I just got my cdl and this video help me to understand 10 speed trucks. It would be really helpful if u make a video driving the truck.

Thank you for this short lesson, I have a road text tomorrow.

Day 1 of actual bob-tailing. Instructor is inpatient, I was having trouble with the timing motion. This Video will help me next time. Instructor at P.D.I In Rochester, NY argued with student first day being out on the road, because Instructor was not patient enough with student.

Now I know why my dad told me is not the same as a stick shift car. Good pointers and explanation and about the using no clutch to get in to gear is true

Thanks Jeff for a nicely explained lesson.

Thanks, sir . very few people can do the way you do.thank you.

This Video helped me get my CDL. Thanks!

Thank you very much for taking your time making this video. This video is very helpful for me.

excellent presentation on shifting a 10 speed. thank you very much

I learned something new today. It's a good day - Thanks.

man all this is a great video ... thnx a lot videos u make helps a lot of students even tho we dont go to your facility since i live up here in canada :) but u should keep making great educational videos of trucking , Thank You from all the way up in Saskatchewan!!!!

Awesome video. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

this guy's a good teacher

Thank you for the information. Im thinking about getting my CDL.

thank u for this video. it is really helpful. i am new starter who just got a permmit, you really made it easy to understand,, thanks.

Excellent tutorial

Excellent video, thanks.

thank for this video is very helpfull i went to a cdl school for 3 week to learn truck driving to start a new career i past all my test beside backing and and road test with d.o.t i failed backing they did not gave me another chance and they dismiss me i was very frustrated after traveling a long way for my cdl license i 2 week schooling and 1 to learn truck driving 6 to 7 days was not enough i agree to work for the company i told them i wanted to learn more other student they gave them another chance not fair and i told them sometime cheap stuff cost more money for something much better

Thank you Jeff. It is very helpful. I wish I am your student.

Very informative,thanks bunches!

Great Instruction!!! Thanks!! That clears up many of my questions!!!

This was such an awesome video.

You are an excellent teacher! I am not a truck driver but i am thinking about getting into it and watching videos. One thing you didn't mention is the reverse gear. Is there a safety device that prevents you from accidentally going into reverse gear while driving forward and switching gears?

very good Thank you very helpful Moe from Canada

awesome way to teach awesome teacher very very good enjoyed it very much +1

you're the best. thanks for teaching.

Thanks for this great video alot of info now I understand more about double clucht thi is my 2nd week on training on double clucht in

Great informative video...A very knowledgeable guy. Thanks

These videos are really the best and most informative ones that I've found on the subject. I have a question - what does 'deep reduction' mean? I think it relates to 13 & 18 speed transmissions that have twin shifters or range selectors, (I am currently attending a CDL school myself) but I don't have much knowledge about large/ commercial trucks.

Jeff - Good job man - keep it up for the newbies and for the pros too :)

Outstanding instruction.

thanks your the best I was have problem with downshifting but you kill it thanks again

I'm going to truck drivers school in a couple weeks and this shit looks confusing as hell what if I need to slam on my brakes because someone in front of me did. like a wreck on the interstate what are you supposed to do then? it seems like a lot of multi tasking clutching, shifting, watching your rpms and watching the road wow I hope I can do this

How about just not downshifting? Neutral, slow down to required speed, shift into whatever gear needed if not coming to a complete stop before getting going again, works for me.

these vids are great thanks apex.

thanks a lot that was very helpful...especially the clutch brake

Easy to fallow all you said!! Thankx

Good video.

Very helpful video thanx

Exellent lesson! Thank you!