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    Just Mechanical Information

    Great idea! There are so many things to discuss: Axles, Cabs, Chassis's, Boxes, Lift Gates, Door Preferences, Sleepers, Engines, Trannys, Rear Ends, Tires, Lubricants, Electrical, Brakes, oh well, you'all get the picture. The sooner it is up and running, the better!
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    Auto. vs. auto-shift

    Other than clutching for starting and stopping, what are the main differences in an automatic trans. and an auto-shift? Is one clearly a better choice over the other for drivability or dependability?
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    Have I got the picture?

    Glad to hear truthful commentary from veterans such as you guys. I know the primary difference between an automatic and an auto-shift is the clutching when starting & stopping, but what are the other differences, and in your opinion, which is best? I have experience on a 10 speed, but the lil'...
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    Have I got the picture?

    Thanks for the encouraging (and quick) replies. Our son & daughter-in-law started out as 18-wheeler flatbed O/O's one year ago & have seen 47 states and had a lot of fun along the way. My wife doesn't care to learn to drive anything with a hinge(something about backing up), but is willing to...
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    Have I got the picture?

    Thinking seriously about entering the expediting profession within the next two years. Have taken the suggestion of reading the posts on the board. From hundreds of comments, I came up with these conclusions. - A D rig can haul all loads from A-D, and even E's if you can move it and scale it...
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