My dad is a trucker and he always say...”work smart not hard”

I learned on a 10 speed manual . But the automatic is soo smooth! I can focus on driving now without all the extra work.

35 years, 3 million + miles, drive an auto shift now and won't go back! hands down it reduces fatigue 50%

just got a 2018 cascadia automatic, never thought I would like one ,love it,lot less tired end of day.

I just had my first drive in a 2021 Cascadia with an automatic, not bad once u get the hang of it.

I got to drive a 2015 Freightliner auto and it was a dream. I love being able to jump in and only have to concentrate on driving.

Good tutorial. Thanks. My fav is also the 13, but when you have to sit on the 401 parking lot in Toronto for hours, you quickly become a fan of the automatics. You're right about the autos sucking years ago. They have come a long way and they definitely reduce fatigue.

I have an auto shift now after 15 yrs of 9 speeds...Love it...

Love the Volvo automatic, it's like driving a big car.

I thank you I have been in this problem for a long time because my truck was stuck in manual mode and could not start. Thank you for watching your video on KZfaq and doing exactly as you said and the truck started. Thank you.

Going on 4 years, I'm loving it.

Thanks man. Starting my first job Monday after passing my class a. Will be driving an auto so very informative.

Im about to start driving a new Cascadia with this transmission. I was wondering how it worked. You helped me here. Thank you!

yessss, love these autos!! We have this truck as well. set the cruise for 60 and it self governs itself at 50 flying down the pass, woooooo!

I love this! When I was in truck driving school, it was quite a hassle messing around with gears while I war driving, at least for me it was. But with automatic trucks, I could just focus on driving and that's what's safer and important to me.

Wow it's basically the same as my car. I always drove a car with gears as you cantrol speed great with gears. But due to my disability I switched to automatic transmission. And it's so much nicer on the body. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video. Very informative. About to drive one of these for Kool Trans. Used to a13, but sounds amazing.

great video Cory. I'm picking mine up tomorrow and have never driven one. So this gives me a great heads up

I love it, I've only been driving this 2011 Freightliner for 5 days now, its amazingly smooth, step on peddle n go, no more watching tach or listening to engine roar, all I have to do is watch traffic for merging time, if possible make video showing fuller automatic w/ push buttons, they are next to cup holder, I have not found Jake Brake, theres the "M" for manual w/ +/- buttons , but jake function that I'm aware of. thanx this shifter type is in one of our other trucks

Omg thanks so much for this video. I jus got my cdl and I’ll be going out with my first load in the 11th and I was nervous when it came to the Jake break because when otr with my TE we never had to use it. So this makes me feel a lot more comfortable knowing how to use it when I get to certain grades on hills. I watched many videos but yours explained it the best for me!

Just the video I needed! I appreciate it brother, new driver only been driving about a year but all I did was manuals so I hopped behind this automatic and kept wondering if I was doing it quite right LOL funny how that works but this told me exactly what I needed to know I appreciate it Happy travels!

Agree you driver, I really like the automatic transmission, the adaptive cruise control is great, it will stay with the flow of traffic without you having to to touch the accelerator or brake, awesome!

I’m getting into trucking at 21. I’m so glad automatics are the new standard!

Gotta' love Cabbage. One of my best truck driving stories came off that beautiful hill. Now I live at the bottom of it. Good to hear it referenced. Automatic transmissions showed up in numbers long after I'd moved on to a new chapter, would gladly traded my 13 for one. Great video, have wondered what the setup is.

Great teaching video Cory, thank you very much. I feel more comfortable now. We are getting a bunch of automatics in soon.

Dude thank you so much! Been I. This cascadia for a week and didn't even know about the manual mode. Gonna have to play with it in the morning.

Technology really can be great. With an automatic, you also have more time to concentrate on steering your vehicle. And when you're hauling around an 80,000 LB rig, that becomes very important. Really nicely done video.

I love your explanations man,you are a good teacher!

thanks for the video just bought my first 2018 cascadia. have alot to learn about this trans

Agreed Cory, I've always owned manual vehicles but Buddy once you get older forget about it give me the automatic any day over the manuals. When you're young the World is your oyster and you can't do no wrong but age has a way of taming and moderating the earlier burst of youth. New to the channel but looking forward to new driving adventures around this big chunk of land. All the Best and Be Safe Out there. Fan from Louisiana. 👍

Been driven automatics for 15 years now. Love them. The truck I drive now is a freightliner with a dd16 with an end dump. This thing got a strong jake. Haul asphalt and gravel so most of the time we are maxed out. Jake has no problem holding truck back. Now I just hold my coffee cup instead of the stick. Great video sir

i drive the dame truck. Let me be honest 100%.This by far is the best on the road.It handle down and upgrade so smooth. You can't get tired driving a truck like that.Any driver has to try and they will forget about the noisy manual. It's just amazing

I'd care more about my comfort than to be a "man up" who cares what others think You be you, do what comforts your life better. In the end job is a job.

Thanks for the video. You answer my question l was wondering about. Going down a steep hill.

4:21, he called it a "Little Beast". It's not little, whatsoever! It's a HUGE beast!

Thanks bro great video!! I’m getting a 2019 automatic next week from a 13-speed Peterbilt..

Thank you, I'm training on about the same truck. Good information

Amen brother, if you need to prove something get a clutch lol I got the Allison 4600 in my freightshaker and I love it!!!

I start my first automatic tomorrow morning can't wait

Thanks 4 the Informative Video . It was very Helpful

I just started to get my cdl and I'm happy there is gonna be an automatic because where I live traffic and a manual and muscle cramp don't do well when your constantly bumper to bumper and very handy when some goof ball cuts in front of you and brakes suddenly.

Appreciate the video. I just got my first auto shift and honestly I didn’t know the first thing about it lolol.

Your the man. Was trying to figure out shifting manually.

Keep up to great work on the videos

Great Vids. Im bidding on truck online, all are automatic. This help alot. I watched your other videos on breaking down hill too. Good stuff.

Love your videos. Thanks buddy.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

pretty nifty driver, I checked this video out cause I will be driving a automatic soon. much obliged

I love these videos keep em coming

thanks for the video buddy from Australia

Thank You for that easy explaination

Drove my first automatic just a few days ago, I drive super trains through the mountains of BC Canada, not friends with the unit yet,the Boss says we will only have the thing for a couple of months till my new one gets here,which will be a good ole manual 18. But I can see where the automatic has a place in the industry.

Best teacher ever

Excellent video I just learn so much about my truck

Great video. Thank you Cory

I'm just glad I didn't opt for a manual toyota 4runner when I had a chance, since I've been in an accident on a job and severed a tendon in my dominant hand/pinky flexor; after 2 surgeries and another expecting in another month I couldn't imagine trying to drive a stick with a partilally disabled hand. So Viva to the automatics.

Cory, great video. I wish you would have mentioned cruise control, I had a few days cussing the process. 1. Cruise won't work if jake lever is engaged 2. Compared to Cascadia with 10 speed, cruise indicator is tiny light. 3. Otherwise it works just like standard cruise control. You should have seen me trying to hold my mouth just right to get it to work. 38th year driving semi, 1st week in truck with automatic, nice. :)

Great video, lots of useful info, thanks.

Great video

Good way of putting it

Thanks Cory very helpful

great video THANKS!!!

Good Stuff,Great Tips😄👍🏿

After driving a 10 speed for so long, we switched to an automated... 2 years later I still look for the clutch pedal, and still perfer it for backing tbh. Having the automatic is great for heavy traffic.

Good video Keep up the work ,

Thanks for the class👍👍

Performance mode! I never knew. I’ve been amazed when a rig is turning onto the ramp ahead of me and before I could pass the ramp it’s already there! Now I know. Can’t wait to try that

I love this video thanks man

I have to take a driving test with Swift next week, and I never have driven an Auto. So, hopefully by this video I will be able to pass. Thanks

I get my new 2021 Cascadia with the DD15 and Auto before the end of the month. It's going to be a different stroke for sure but running in rush hour traffic is going to be so easy!

Great video thank you.

Good info. Thanks.

Just want to say Thanks alot . Be safe

I've used almost all transmission types, old 60's style two stick, cab over 8, Eaton 10, Super 10, 13, 18. I drove original Eaton Autoshift 10 which required driver to 'program' shift pattern and starting gear for each load you picked up. Original paddle shifter on the column, the predecessor to the one in this video. I have drove a new Freightshaker like the one in this video but only briefly. I do know they are reliable and trustworthy with your standard gross weights and even heavier loads. Easy driving, when miles and $'s are more important than your 'man card'. I'm in a 10 speed stick MACK triaxle dump currently. Have mixed feelings about these Macks honestly. I always enjoyed a Eaton 10 on a 500 Cat Kenworth myself. Anyways, the automatic transmission is the future. The numbers are growing exponentially now. Meaning, they will catch and surpass old style manuals in just a few more years. Even out selling the Autoshifts, which actually do have a clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, etc. The automatics are on pace to out sell all other transmission types. Insurance, and other costs like maintenance and warranties ALREADY endorse the switch to automatics. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ talks. Simple as that. Automatics are going to dominate truck sales sooner than most old schoolers realize. And the stigma is already fading because older truckers can be a little lazier in an automatic while facing another million miles in heavy-insane traffic. So, even the old timers are getting on board with the new technology. Just like they did with GPS and smartphones. It is what it is. Be safe out there.

Awesome video, so much info but good.

Great video thank you

LOVE IT.

Great explanation!

Thanks for the great info

Good video thanks for the tips...

Thanks Amigo

I’ve got 27 years and 3 million miles in. I just got this company truck coming out of a 14 year old international. What a game changer. The one issue. This stalk on my Jeep turns the wipers off. I’ve already shifted it in to neutral by accident while trying to shut the wipers off in he dark. This will be the end of seeing gimpy truck drivers (worn out knees and hips) with bad left legs.

Nice Cory thanks......

great video ty very helpful

I drive a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia atm , very decent Fleet truck .

Thanks for that.

Nice thanks for the video.

i have same truck is amazing so much torque and power bad ass

Men this truck is amazing . iam a young man I wish to drive big trucks and I like watching new skills to be honest

Automatics for city I like and manuals for oil field mud and winter off-roading

Great Vedic thanks

thanks

Thanks 👍👍👍

very nice vision

Very nice!

Agree with you 🙌🏽

I'm here to read the old school truck driver's comments about the automatic and your flip flops. Lol

You saved my life. I just got automatic

good video

Automatic trans. IS the only choice to make. Thanx for posting the tutorial !

Very informative video! Have you driven a automatic with clutch? I've noticed they are quite common in Europe but not sure if they are used over in the US.