Lol, please do not try to encourage truck driving buy giving your knowledge, because you know nothing, I am still learning and not giving any type of advice and I have been driving 24 years, so Noone should ever listen to you. No one!
Bahaha. I agree that we never stop learning, and no one will ever know everything about driving, but if you haven't got driving figured out enough to teach someone after 24 years, it's time for a new career. Driving isn't the most challenging skill, it isn't like we are doctors or astronauts. I'm gonna have to ask you to calm down.
Him saying “I do not take my foot off the throttle” is the ABSOLUTE biggest thing that has made me the driver I am today. Cannot tell you how much that sentence helped me when I was learning. I haul water and oil in the oilfields of ND now👍👍👍
It is the same with motorcycles. Never force, listen, etc... when you have an ear for it, you don't even need to look at the gauges and it makes shifting so much faster. Throttle control is important.
@@Acecool except motorcycles are syncromesh and do not need to be clutchless shifted and if you do fuck it up, even 1 in 100 shifts then you may well need new engagement dogs or shift forks, or you could just use the clutch, for which there is zero reasons not to on a motorbike and subsequently never damage your gearbox or cause wear on it.
Im not a truck driver and just happened on these videos and have watched several about floating gears. This one is by far the best. This guy actually explains everything while he is doing it. Well done sir!
Don't listen to him lmao wow. 15 years on transmission OK 150,000 to 200.000 miles a year ain't no way you shift you let foot off the pedal to. Was taught by people with 50 years coast to coast.ive run 2 country's no crash 20 years if not more
Through driving school all they taught was double clutching so that’s all I did. When I finally got out of school and found me a trucking job my trainer tried to teach me to float even though he himself grinded gears all the time. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to float properly until I watched this video. I figured out that the main thing I was doing wrong was I would let my foot completely off the throttle when shifting. Thanks a lot for making this video and for doing a job explaining it.
Overall a very good presentation. Emphasizing not forcing the shifter is key. Over 50 years of helping people learn to drive a manual shift, from dates in high school to a grandaughter and in cars,pickups and big trucks, I have them start using an open palm. It not only shows how little effort it takes to shift, it prevents a "death grip" on the shifter from nervousness and avoids forcing the gears. Well done. Enough talking- let's drive!
I’m 15, my dads been driving since he was 19. He’s 55 now. He’s hauled everything from beer to logs. To 100,000 pound excavators. In all my time of going with him on the road. He’s drove 9,10,15,18 speed trucks 100 times each probably. And I’ve never one time seen him change gears with the clutch, besides to take off and stop to change into reverse. Great video man. I want to drive trucks when I’m older.
Master trucker in the making right there . I have emense respect to see a father teaching his son stuff like that , even if the boy doesn't want to drive trucks or even get Into a trade . If that little boy sees his dad happy at his job then that kid will most likely find his/hers passion some way down the road .
I know this is 2 years ago but when I saw your son in the passenger seat I teared up. I love seeing fathers if all colors take care of there kid. And being a trucker dad is even more incredible!
I've got 46 years of driving trucks..been watching TH-cam 4 or 5 years and occasionally look at shifting vids,you touched several points most don't realize..like not removing foot from accelerator pedal altogether but rather controlling rpms up or down as needed to match gear speeds before nudging shifter in or out the gear, I explain it as positive/ negative or neutral torque...also finger tips push or pull shifter, if using your upper arm strength you can't properly feel the gears lining up prior to meshing (big difference between rubbing and forcing the mesh)1 guy I trained couldn't figure it out until I made him let go of the stick as he passed thru neutral which made him relax all the pressure that was causing the grinding..really enjoyed your effort to make sense of it all! Good video!
I have to give you a huge thank you!! I am a recent graduate and graduated driving a 10 speed. My first Job which I'm still there only has automatic. It's a seasonal job. So right now I'm in search of a new job. I applied for a job and they only have manual transmissions. I was nervous super nervous cause I wasn't sure if could drive them. Well the day of test I found out I couldn't. I was just struggling missing gears fail attempt at downshifting. I was just doing double clutching the whole time. It was a mess. So obviously I didn't pass. the tester ask me "you don't know how to float gears?" Nope, But heard of it. I was beating myself of my failure. So I decided to go on TH-cam to learn this floating gears. I came across your video and man what can I say. I know how to float gears. I applied for a second job. They gave me a drive test and I start the job in 2 weeks. The explanation was so smooth and I caught up quick. I just want to say thank you. You can say you saved my career in trucking.
Drive the same truck for 15 years without transmission problems this is a prove that guy is real truck driver congratulations brother that video is awesome
I’ve been driving a 10- speed EATON for a year in the city of Detroit. Not an easy place to practice floating gears. The traffic is nuts and I find I run though the gears too hard and over rev the engine. Now after I have seen this video I realize I suck and have been going about it wrong as well. Thank you for some great instruction.
@@Paige0557……I would when situation would allow, then they replaced my truck 3 months ago with an automatic….☹️ Same Freightliner flatbed, straight truck, only with 6 speed, Allison -automatic. Not my idea. I want my 10 speed dammit
this works for any vehicle with a manual transmission. i drove my nissan frontier like this for YEARS. minimal clutch/transmission wear. i had a cdl previously, ef 10spd, a super 10 and an 18, man i miss that. it was relaxing tbh. EXCEPT for city driving lol
I won’t be surprised when that student (Co-pilot) surpasses his teacher! That kid is on point by watching his old man making every move on that rig. Congratulations, not only you’re a great truck driver, but you seem like a really cool dad. Thanks for the video 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 cheers!
Rolling resistance determines how much speed you lose coasting on flat ground over a given time - you need to know how your truck and load handle that to hit the "shift gates". I have three old non-synchro trucks I drive (two 5x4 twin sticks and one OLD 13sp) and one nice "modern" 10 speed. I get it.
It's never ending with me learning about floating gears. I attempt it in my five speed coupe for giggles and also because I want to get a CDL, I was never under the impression that you don't let off the throttle when shifting up. I always thought you had to let go. Learn something new everyday.
You know how many videos from so many different channels with fancy thumbnails, music, intros, motion graphics, etc I watched from the search list? It wasn't until I got to this one video.. that I actually learned and understood everything in regards to shifting a 10 speed transmission. Simple and to the point and concise explanation for every action. Thank you !!! You're awesome.
Dude for real this helped me. Haven’t been in a ten speed since cdl school 5 years ago. Everything’s been auto an I just landed a job with ten speeds. Thanks for the refresher course.
I am a full time driver (43 years) and a part time trainer. I train my students to double clutch at first, and then I show them shifting without the clutch, so that when they are more experienced they can try "floating" later. No need to drop a transmission out on the road. I teach them exactly the same as you do. You only need light pressure on the stick for any shift up or down. If you own your own truck, it is really nice to heat up the stick, and bend it so that it almost touches the seat in low gear. With that arrangement it shifts like a dream. You've done the best demo I've seen yet. Can you now show the guys how to shift a 13, 15 and maybe 18 speed? Great job !
Wow, thanks for the great comment, Doug. I would like to do a video on an 18 or 13 speed, but both of the trucks I own are 10 speeds. If I am ever driving an 13, 15, or 18, I will make another video. I have ran 18 speeds in the past, although I never found myself ever having to split the lower gears, and virtually always ran them like a 13. Thanks again, means a lot.
I just talked to a guy yesterday who was unloading a load of drywall from a super B trailer unit. He said he always splits low range on his 18 speed when loaded, especially when climbing a hill or on gravel, etc.
Bob Taylor it's always nice to have the option. Generally you won't be splitting too many gears down low unless you're loaded and going up a steep grade.
Doug Stern Hey Doug, it seems to me like the schools that DON'T teach " floating" don't want the new drivers to succeed ! They only want the money ! ! Sad, so sad. Have a good one.
Thank you for the way you broke this down. I had the hardest time because I learned by double clutching everything and I had the hardest time down shifting correctly. Also the school that taught me didn’t allowing floating gears. You simplify it so well even I understood it. I will put your methods to practice asap
I just got a new job I'm training for tractor trailer towing, I been driving an automatic truck for the past 4 years and kinda forgot and this video helped me out tremendously!!! So thank you so much.
I like this video. You're actually explaining what you're doing and why. Many many floating gears videos say hey here's how to float: just start floating.
I'm learning to drive so I can one day support a family; seeing the relationship you have with your son warms my heart and motivates me to work even harder at it.
Great simple way of teaching, good lesson and I liked the fact that your kid is learning and paying attention to you not interrupting keep on truckin buddy and be safe OTR
I find float-shifting easy... it's that double -clutching I can't get the hang of. Good video. Nifty helper you have. I wish my kids were still that young.
Excellent video... I was learning to drive on a 9 speed and I tell you... Amazing feeling to be in chage of a rig. I've driven manual vehicles for over 23 years and honestly, it ain't much diffrent. Love floating gears. I tried on my car but.... Didn't work out so well. Either way your instructional is phenomenal. Your son will be driving as soon as he can reach that pedal. Guaranteed!! Blessings.
Nice vid. My clutch just went out on my car and I remembered an old buddy of mine back in HS who would float the gears in his 74 Camaro, so I've been using this technique to get me around town without a clutch!
Our instructor who's a great guy tells us that all the time. If you're forcing the stick, you're doing something wrong. Before I used to say, "I'm not doing anything wrong. It's a mechanical issue". But, the instructor is always right, as it should be.
Great video. Nice to see you start in low gear. I see a lot of lazy drivers starting in 3rd or 4th fully loaded so they don't have to shift as much. I guess they don't pay for the clutch replacements!
Thats where you’re wrong. Where did I ever say he was hauling 80,000? You are right there isn’t no way you could haul that heavy and start out in 6th gear, but this guy hauls mail out of a 48-53 foot trailer and sometimes might only have 1, or 2 skids, and a couple other pieces of mail. Still not good on the clutch at all though.
Wes Johnson Services that's EXACTLY why companies are switching to automatic transmissions, they save fuel and repair costs. I've driven both, and I'd take an automatic over a manual ANY day of the week
@donttreadonme this is old, but the ECU, electronic controls now "think" faster than people and can control gear, timing of shift, fuel flow etc in a blink. With the 6-10spd automatics now the ECU makes them faster to shift than most people so they are quicker and a lot of the time they get better mileage because they will short shift you when you don't need the power where with a manual you wind up keeping them in the power band to avoid constant shifting.
@@alvinteasley2255 I can tell you just sit there and hold the steering wheel if you think an auto tragic is better... the question is better for what?! An auto is fine if all you are doing is highway, bumpin docks twice a week and working for swift but anything else that invloves winter weather, lots of backing/deliveries and manuvering through the city or off road I will take a manual anyday of the week. You can keep your autotrash... oh yeah and the flip flops and sweat pants too.
@@jessetaylor6386 try to find a car with a manual transmission these days other than a muscle car. Shit trying to find a pickup truck with a manual transmission is nearly impossible. It makes the world more incompetent than it was before.
I have old vehicles with unsynchronized Transmissions and when my brother is with me hes like: just put it in gear and im like i cant, rpm doesnt match
This is the best video by far. I started driving last year and never hurts to learn new stuff, talking ab9ut how you down shift. My step dad use let me go with him and I had went to all the surrounding states when I was 15. I knew then I wanted to drive.
You should teach truck driving, great instructions, I learn driving in the old field some but I didn’t have the chance to drive all the time to get use to it. Great job
Thank you, have been driving an 18 speed for a while now. When trying to float gears it's like magic when you get it right, it almost sucks it into the next slot. will for sure try your throttle on technique.
I tried to explain this to my dad who's only ever owned manual cars his whole life, 50+ years. He couldn't wrap his head around it and didn't believe it was possible. I eventually showed him in his Tacoma and he was flabbergasted lol. He didn't even know what to say. Something that helped me is you've gotta think about how the drivetrain is being loaded. When the engine is torqueing the drivetrain either accelerating or engine braking, it's not gonna want to pop in or out. You've got to hit that sweet spot where it's relatively neutral load. That might explain why it's harder at higher RPM due to the smaller window before it starts engine braking Love your clutch... pedal? stick? Lol great vid
Dude!!!! U are a freaking life saver i been watching to get the concept for a min now i learned how but when i got my driving time on a job i was in a automatic and i got scared to drive a manual again but now i feel confident u explained it perfectly i thought u came off the throttle bro but the way u said ease up and don't come off it i have heavy foot tendencies is why iget scared
This is exactly how I learned to drive truck. The only thing I miss about driving truck is float shifting. Such a good feeling when that shifter just slots in. Actually my dad taught me how to dual stick in a '33 ford Model B truck. That point where you split shift both at the same time is terrifying and amazing.
Exactly how I was taught and drive. Great video, don't listen to the guys telling you to shift that cummins @15 unless your light or in low range, your just overloading the engine regardless of what bullshit the dealer feeds you. If you don't belive me look in your cummins owners manual or look it up on cummins official site. They advise not to pull the engine under peak torque longer than 30sec and the torque range on all of the cummins engines in the trucks I drive regardless of year is between 1450 and 1650, so after shifting you shouldn't be under 1400 ideally. I like to keep it at 1500 (top of torque curve) which is why I prefer 13-18 spd. Makes it easier to run it between 15-17 which in my experience is where cummins engines love to run.
Brandon Cunningham hey thanks man. When I was ordering this truck, I told them I wanted an 18 for that exact reason, but they couldn't put an 18 in this smaller truck... No big deal. I often wonder if you actually could though...
I learned to double clutch 25 years ago on early 1970's GMC 4-speed motorcoaches. The company said they were the hardest to shift so those were the buses we practiced on. The tachs didn't work either so it was by feel. After we mastered those they let us drive the Prevost and MCIs. and as you mentioned you didn't even need to use the clutch. They shifted like butter. Cool video
Steven Koby you are right i learnt to drive at age 10 ( 6 ton truck) no working instrument panel ..... it was all about feel and listening to the engine got quite good even taught myself how to " float " gears.
Steven Koby I was so bad at shifting when I first started, eventually my trainer just told me to stop checking the tach, and listen to the engine. Got pretty good at it after that. I keep an eye on the tach, but once I learned the sound of the engine, it just came naturally.
I found your video today because as a new driver double clutching and now in the real world its more about floating , you explained extremely well so i will be trying this tomorrow hopefully i get it down!!
Best video yet. I am driving and older kenwoth and am having horrible time learning to shift it. If I miss a ship I can not get it in gear. If I wind up in neutral while moving down the road all it does is grind. I can’t down shift at all. I just have a class b CDL and am out working the forest fires. I hate feeling the gears hrind
Young new driver like my self this is awesome! Trainers have been showing me floating but its cool to see it done on here! Thank you for the video man!
Nice job. I've driven sticks for 29 years. 25 of them were floating. Love the challenge and being 100% in control of my truck. Unfortunately. Automatic transmissions are flooding the market. I'm a truck driver not a bus driver.
J Z I tested in a manual10 speed and passed.been in a automatic the rest of my time (year an a half)hopped back in a manual 10 speed and had absolutely no problems.the guy I was riding with was asking me why am I double clutching and I tried floating but wasn’t very smooth with it would grind a little every shift so I just double clutch
Steed Blackman Automated manuals aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but being able to creep into a loading dock, to roll start it (when the battery is dead) or to manage slick terrain (mud, ice) having the clutch pedal is certainly nice. Never missing a shift and not ever wasting fuel (during the shift itself) definitely has its benefits (no waste/damage).
I've been driving multispeed transmissions for 43 plus years, but I'm right handed. I don't know how you Aussies shift a truck with your left hand. You guys are good !
Doug Stern that's nothing, i guess something where all used to over here, i'm just amazed, your all driving on the wrong side of the road lololo i always laugh watching these american vids as i'm like "wrong bloody side of the road" lolo
You're funny Wesley Walker, but you guys on the wrong side of the road are out numbered. It is only island nations that drive on the wrong side. Everybody else has reformed and come to their senses. Safe drivin' mate ! ;)
Great video I have had my class 1E or CDL for 18 years and I have been driving longer than that my father has been driving for 47 years and learned from him the same as your son will. Two and a half years ago I applied for a government job as a plow driver and equipment operator and got the job the hardest part of the interview was the driving test it was mandatory to double clutch and the transmissions they have in there trucks are 8LL's and never driven one before. The instructor that did my ride along was great he knew my family history in the trucking world and to this day he still teases me about it I though for sure I wasn't getting the job I cough my self more times than not shifting without the clutch.
Man that kid is having the time of his life! Even if you’re not the greatest gear shifter in the world, it doesn’t matter because you’re a great Dad. Congratulations!
I’m a new driver. I was having a hard time shifting with the clutch for my drivers test. I did fine floating, yesterday I got a line of cars behind me and got nervous. This video will be super helpful thank you!
Just got my non synchro licence and can't wait to take my boy for drives like you do, seems like the ultimate father son bonding to me. My hat comes off to you Sir🎩👍💪
I'll never forget after an hour an a half into this interview, driving as well, this guy's final question was whether I float the gears or not. Now up to this point, I new I had the job, until I answered: "Sure, doesn't everybody".
This applies to pretty much any manual shift transmission. This is how I drive all my cars. And downshift too. Obviously, only applies to driving around easy. Thanks for posting this!
Great video. Perfectly explained. I've been driving a manual for 35 years, but not a 10 speed which I likely will be purchasing soon. This helps ease my mind as I transition to a larger truck. I like your co-pilot. Good kid because he has a good father.
@@carlylea I bought a Kenworth T800 with 10 speed Eaton Fuller. My friend and I drove it home from Iowa to Long Island NY yesterday I only drove 100 miles on Rt 80. Felt great and my confidence was good until I got off exit and tried downshifting. What a mess I was. Lost confidence quickly. My friend drove the rest of the way home. We're heading out shortly to practice. Just watched your video again. You do a great job explaining. I need to get it in my head that this is all about finesse and timing. I'll let you know how I do.
@@nfo1347 I sold that truck last November. It was A 25 foot rail rolloff truck that was just too big for me, length wise. I am in the landscape construction business and that truck would’ve been difficult to get into some properties. I never did like driving the 10 speed. Here on Long Island there’s a traffic light every 300 feet. Probably shift gears up and down couple hundred times just to drive 10 miles. When I do find the right truck for me, I might just go automatic.
Bro clutchless driving is the future man! I finally learned from a guy a couple years back! It's all about hitting the sweet spot with the rpms! Run it up select the highs then continue up just reverse everything to downshift! Piece of cake! The engine clutch slows the gears to synchronize right! Man it's like driving an automatic! Save on clutch wear and moving my left leg! Just hit that sweet spot bam! Never burn out a clutch again!
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ashley369963 greatest comment on this video yet!! Yep, when I'm not playing tennis I take my kid for truck rides!
Lol, please do not try to encourage truck driving buy giving your knowledge, because you know nothing, I am still learning and not giving any type of advice and I have been driving 24 years, so Noone should ever listen to you. No one!
Bahaha. I agree that we never stop learning, and no one will ever know everything about driving, but if you haven't got driving figured out enough to teach someone after 24 years, it's time for a new career. Driving isn't the most challenging skill, it isn't like we are doctors or astronauts. I'm gonna have to ask you to calm down.
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Richard Coffel lol my dad floats gears all the time, it’s just how much knowledge you know on shifting
Him saying “I do not take my foot off the throttle” is the ABSOLUTE biggest thing that has made me the driver I am today. Cannot tell you how much that sentence helped me when I was learning. I haul water and oil in the oilfields of ND now👍👍👍
Thank you!
It is the same with motorcycles. Never force, listen, etc... when you have an ear for it, you don't even need to look at the gauges and it makes shifting so much faster. Throttle control is important.
Acecool Absolutely right.
@@Acecool except motorcycles are syncromesh and do not need to be clutchless shifted and if you do fuck it up, even 1 in 100 shifts then you may well need new engagement dogs or shift forks, or you could just use the clutch, for which there is zero reasons not to on a motorbike and subsequently never damage your gearbox or cause wear on it.
Im not a truck driver and just happened on these videos and have watched several about floating gears. This one is by far the best. This guy actually explains everything while he is doing it. Well done sir!
Hey thanks Adam. I appreciate it!
Did it take you awhile to learn downshifting?
@@carlylea did it take you awhile to learn how to downshift?
@trucker50R50G lol I'm in the IVCC cdl class right now
Don't listen to him lmao wow. 15 years on transmission OK 150,000 to 200.000 miles a year ain't no way you shift you let foot off the pedal to. Was taught by people with 50 years coast to coast.ive run 2 country's no crash 20 years if not more
Through driving school all they taught was double clutching so that’s all I did. When I finally got out of school and found me a trucking job my trainer tried to teach me to float even though he himself grinded gears all the time. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to float properly until I watched this video. I figured out that the main thing I was doing wrong was I would let my foot completely off the throttle when shifting. Thanks a lot for making this video and for doing a job explaining it.
Superfly Samoan glad it helped you! Drive safe out there!
Throttle meaning acceleration ?
First thing my dad taught me was how to clean his truck.
XD that is so funny thank you!
Sick imma do the same to my future kid.
Me too
same here :) thanks for the laugh !
Then clean his knob (not the gearstick knob either!)
Overall a very good presentation. Emphasizing not forcing the shifter is key. Over 50 years of helping people learn to drive a manual shift, from dates in high school to a grandaughter and in cars,pickups and big trucks, I have them start using an open palm. It not only shows how little effort it takes to shift, it prevents a "death grip" on the shifter from nervousness and avoids forcing the gears. Well done. Enough talking- let's drive!
I’m 15, my dads been driving since he was 19. He’s 55 now. He’s hauled everything from beer to logs. To 100,000 pound excavators. In all my time of going with him on the road. He’s drove 9,10,15,18 speed trucks 100 times each probably. And I’ve never one time seen him change gears with the clutch, besides to take off and stop to change into reverse. Great video man. I want to drive trucks when I’m older.
You will drive trucks if you want to. Best of luck to you my friend.
carlylea thank you!!!
Im 12 and also wanna drive trucks when I grow up
jakob vids keepin the truckin dream alive!
Dave Why is that? I’m local and love it
Master trucker in the making right there . I have emense respect to see a father teaching his son stuff like that , even if the boy doesn't want to drive trucks or even get Into a trade . If that little boy sees his dad happy at his job then that kid will most likely find his/hers passion some way down the road .
The kid knows more than many new truckers
This guy is great,he's the only truck driver I know that,can actually explain how to float the gears.thumbs up for a pro' job.
Fact!!
I know this is 2 years ago but when I saw your son in the passenger seat I teared up. I love seeing fathers if all colors take care of there kid. And being a trucker dad is even more incredible!
Co piolet says"thats enough talking get moving" 😂😂
Rayford Hickman pilot*
Ahahaha
That's the problem with most of these youtube videos. Too much talking.
I've got 46 years of driving trucks..been watching TH-cam 4 or 5 years and occasionally look at shifting vids,you touched several points most don't realize..like not removing foot from accelerator pedal altogether but rather controlling rpms up or down as needed to match gear speeds before nudging shifter in or out the gear, I explain it as positive/ negative or neutral torque...also finger tips push or pull shifter, if using your upper arm strength you can't properly feel the gears lining up prior to meshing (big difference between rubbing and forcing the mesh)1 guy I trained couldn't figure it out until I made him let go of the stick as he passed thru neutral which made him relax all the pressure that was causing the grinding..really enjoyed your effort to make sense of it all! Good video!
Enough talking dad just drive
Kevin Session that's enough talking!
obviously scripted... Using your child to get more views lol
I'm never allowed to get in the truck without him! He loves the trucks.
ye cool kid.
+carlylea what year is the truck
I have to give you a huge thank you!! I am a recent graduate and graduated driving a 10 speed. My first Job which I'm still there only has automatic. It's a seasonal job. So right now I'm in search of a new job. I applied for a job and they only have manual transmissions. I was nervous super nervous cause I wasn't sure if could drive them. Well the day of test I found out I couldn't. I was just struggling missing gears fail attempt at downshifting. I was just doing double clutching the whole time. It was a mess. So obviously I didn't pass. the tester ask me "you don't know how to float gears?" Nope, But heard of it. I was beating myself of my failure. So I decided to go on TH-cam to learn this floating gears. I came across your video and man what can I say. I know how to float gears. I applied for a second job. They gave me a drive test and I start the job in 2 weeks. The explanation was so smooth and I caught up quick. I just want to say thank you. You can say you saved my career in trucking.
Thank you very much for the kind words. Have fun and drive safe.
Drive the same truck for 15 years without transmission problems this is a prove that guy is real truck driver congratulations brother that video is awesome
I’ve been driving a 10- speed EATON for a year in the city of Detroit. Not an easy place to practice floating gears. The traffic is nuts and I find I run though the gears too hard and over rev the engine.
Now after I have seen this video I realize I suck and have been going about it wrong as well. Thank you for some great instruction.
@c.s.s Now that its been a year are you. floating gears around Detroit?
@@Paige0557……I would when situation would allow, then they replaced my truck 3 months ago with an automatic….☹️
Same Freightliner flatbed, straight truck, only with 6 speed, Allison -automatic.
Not my idea. I want my 10 speed dammit
your co-pilot has the best seat in the house... great video brother
Thanks for all the great comments. I've been watching your videos too! I'm assuming you're from the Toronto area?
yes Toronto... you know your cars... saw one of your fpv video's then saw the cars... awesome
this works for any vehicle with a manual transmission. i drove my nissan frontier like this for YEARS. minimal clutch/transmission wear. i had a cdl previously, ef 10spd, a super 10 and an 18, man i miss that. it was relaxing tbh. EXCEPT for city driving lol
I won’t be surprised when that student (Co-pilot) surpasses his teacher! That kid is on point by watching his old man making every move on that rig. Congratulations, not only you’re a great truck driver, but you seem like a really cool dad. Thanks for the video 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 cheers!
Clutch or No Clutch, you won't shift an unsynchronized transmission unless you learn "Throttle Control", momentum and rolling resistance.
what do you mean by rolling resistance?
If you haul straight tanker some time when you go to shift the water takes you back and makes you miss your head I think that’s what he means
Rolling resistance determines how much speed you lose coasting on flat ground over a given time - you need to know how your truck and load handle that to hit the "shift gates". I have three old non-synchro trucks I drive (two 5x4 twin sticks and one OLD 13sp) and one nice "modern" 10 speed. I get it.
@@techassembly9653 you don't have to be an asshole pussy
@@techassembly9653 Christ I feel like I should be sending you people to your rooms. 😂😂😂
This is the best video by far for rookies like myself!! Gives every physical detail about floating gears!...
Great video, you explained it way better then my trainer. With your explanation I floated all day today no issue thank you
It's never ending with me learning about floating gears. I attempt it in my five speed coupe for giggles and also because I want to get a CDL, I was never under the impression that you don't let off the throttle when shifting up. I always thought you had to let go. Learn something new everyday.
You know how many videos from so many different channels with fancy thumbnails, music, intros, motion graphics, etc I watched from the search list? It wasn't until I got to this one video.. that I actually learned and understood everything in regards to shifting a 10 speed transmission. Simple and to the point and concise explanation for every action. Thank you !!! You're awesome.
Thanks very much.
You explain it better than all the others I see ,love your downshift an floating. You make it look easy thanks
Dude for real this helped me. Haven’t been in a ten speed since cdl school 5 years ago. Everything’s been auto an I just landed a job with ten speeds. Thanks for the refresher course.
No problem man! Keep me posted, let me know how you're making out.
I am a full time driver (43 years) and a part time trainer. I train my students to double clutch at first, and then I show them shifting without the clutch, so that when they are more experienced they can try "floating" later. No need to drop a transmission out on the road. I teach them exactly the same as you do. You only need light pressure on the stick for any shift up or down. If you own your own truck, it is really nice to heat up the stick, and bend it so that it almost touches the seat in low gear. With that arrangement it shifts like a dream. You've done the best demo I've seen yet. Can you now show the guys how to shift a 13, 15 and maybe 18 speed? Great job !
Wow, thanks for the great comment, Doug. I would like to do a video on an 18 or 13 speed, but both of the trucks I own are 10 speeds. If I am ever driving an 13, 15, or 18, I will make another video. I have ran 18 speeds in the past, although I never found myself ever having to split the lower gears, and virtually always ran them like a 13. Thanks again, means a lot.
I just talked to a guy yesterday who was unloading a load of drywall from a super B trailer unit. He said he always splits low range on his 18 speed when loaded, especially when climbing a hill or on gravel, etc.
Doug Stern I run an 18 now and almost never split the bottom half even if I'm loaded really heavy
Bob Taylor it's always nice to have the option. Generally you won't be splitting too many gears down low unless you're loaded and going up a steep grade.
Doug Stern Hey Doug, it seems to me like the schools that DON'T teach " floating" don't want the new drivers to succeed ! They only want the money ! ! Sad, so sad. Have a good one.
Thank you for the way you broke this down. I had the hardest time because I learned by double clutching everything and I had the hardest time down shifting correctly. Also the school that taught me didn’t allowing floating gears. You simplify it so well even I understood it. I will put your methods to practice asap
I just got a new job I'm training for tractor trailer towing, I been driving an automatic truck for the past 4 years and kinda forgot and this video helped me out tremendously!!! So thank you so much.
I like this video. You're actually explaining what you're doing and why. Many many floating gears videos say hey here's how to float: just start floating.
We all shift better if we don't think about it😂😂
One of the best floating videos. Not complicated. Straight forward.
Nice video. Easily explained than other videos I've watched.
I'm learning to drive so I can one day support a family; seeing the relationship you have with your son warms my heart and motivates me to work even harder at it.
Great simple way of teaching, good lesson and I liked the fact that your kid is learning and paying attention to you not interrupting keep on truckin buddy and be safe OTR
"It has to turn green before you can go!"
Such a cute little guy. And smart as a whip, like his dad.
I find float-shifting easy... it's that double -clutching I can't get the hang of. Good video. Nifty helper you have.
I wish my kids were still that young.
Excellent video... I was learning to drive on a 9 speed and I tell you... Amazing feeling to be in chage of a rig. I've driven manual vehicles for over 23 years and honestly, it ain't much diffrent. Love floating gears. I tried on my car but.... Didn't work out so well. Either way your instructional is phenomenal. Your son will be driving as soon as he can reach that pedal.
Guaranteed!! Blessings.
it sucks in a car because of the synchro
You have the best co pilot..
Drew M thanks buddy! He's starting to drive the trucks around in the yard.
the kid is absolutely adorable. great father showing your kid all that stuff. hell never forget it
Nice vid. My clutch just went out on my car and I remembered an old buddy of mine back in HS who would float the gears in his 74 Camaro, so I've been using this technique to get me around town without a clutch!
Nice video this is how i was taught to drive. It was called 2 finger shift. Never used clutch until had to stop, Good job
Thank you so much for your video!! You teach this making it look super easy!! I’m looking forward to start in trucking soon!!
Our instructor who's a great guy tells us that all the time. If you're forcing the stick, you're doing something wrong. Before I used to say, "I'm not doing anything wrong. It's a mechanical issue". But, the instructor is always right, as it should be.
One of the best instructions I've seen. Kiddo knows every shift point.
Great video. Nice to see you start in low gear. I see a lot of lazy drivers starting in 3rd or 4th fully loaded so they don't have to shift as much. I guess they don't pay for the clutch replacements!
Amen! I know one guy that never gets out of the high side! Even backing up lol! Drives a 10 speed and always starts out in 6th gear!
Thats where you’re wrong. Where did I ever say he was hauling 80,000? You are right there isn’t no way you could haul that heavy and start out in 6th gear, but this guy hauls mail out of a 48-53 foot trailer and sometimes might only have 1, or 2 skids, and a couple other pieces of mail. Still not good on the clutch at all though.
Wes Johnson Services that's EXACTLY why companies are switching to automatic transmissions, they save fuel and repair costs. I've driven both, and I'd take an automatic over a manual ANY day of the week
@donttreadonme this is old, but the ECU, electronic controls now "think" faster than people and can control gear, timing of shift, fuel flow etc in a blink. With the 6-10spd automatics now the ECU makes them faster to shift than most people so they are quicker and a lot of the time they get better mileage because they will short shift you when you don't need the power where with a manual you wind up keeping them in the power band to avoid constant shifting.
@@alvinteasley2255 I can tell you just sit there and hold the steering wheel if you think an auto tragic is better... the question is better for what?! An auto is fine if all you are doing is highway, bumpin docks twice a week and working for swift but anything else that invloves winter weather, lots of backing/deliveries and manuvering through the city or off road I will take a manual anyday of the week. You can keep your autotrash... oh yeah and the flip flops and sweat pants too.
When I learned to drive 35 years ago, we just called it ...... shifting.
Times have changed driving an unsyced transmission is a dying art hell now driving a manual at all is rare
@@jessetaylor6386 try to find a car with a manual transmission these days other than a muscle car. Shit trying to find a pickup truck with a manual transmission is nearly impossible. It makes the world more incompetent than it was before.
Brian McKee I have a 2014 Chevy Spark. It’s a 5 speed. Most of your smaller cars are manuals.
I have old vehicles with unsynchronized Transmissions and when my brother is with me hes like: just put it in gear and im like i cant, rpm doesnt match
Dunno bout Americans but here in Europe we have plenty of manuals, and like 80% have a knowledge on how to drive a manual.
This is the best video by far. I started driving last year and never hurts to learn new stuff, talking ab9ut how you down shift. My step dad use let me go with him and I had went to all the surrounding states when I was 15. I knew then I wanted to drive.
January 2020 this still the best explained video on how to float gears, excellent job👌
What a beautiful sound! He knows how to make music with his truck! Thank you for the video!😊
You should teach truck driving, great instructions, I learn driving in the old field some but I didn’t have the chance to drive all the time to get use to it. Great job
I love seeing your son in the passenger seat next to dad at work. Lovely.
Refamiliarkzing myself driving after 8 years, by far the best vid I've seen on it. And amazing that you're teachin the tot. Great job, man🙏🏼
Thank you, have been driving an 18 speed for a while now. When trying to float gears it's like magic when you get it right, it almost sucks it into the next slot. will for sure try your throttle on technique.
You're doing a good job, so many double clutching punks will never comprehend this, keep up the good work.
Thanks Roger dodger. Appreciate it.
I tried to explain this to my dad who's only ever owned manual cars his whole life, 50+ years. He couldn't wrap his head around it and didn't believe it was possible. I eventually showed him in his Tacoma and he was flabbergasted lol. He didn't even know what to say.
Something that helped me is you've gotta think about how the drivetrain is being loaded. When the engine is torqueing the drivetrain either accelerating or engine braking, it's not gonna want to pop in or out. You've got to hit that sweet spot where it's relatively neutral load. That might explain why it's harder at higher RPM due to the smaller window before it starts engine braking
Love your clutch... pedal? stick? Lol great vid
Dude!!!! U are a freaking life saver i been watching to get the concept for a min now i learned how but when i got my driving time on a job i was in a automatic and i got scared to drive a manual again but now i feel confident u explained it perfectly i thought u came off the throttle bro but the way u said ease up and don't come off it i have heavy foot tendencies is why iget scared
This is exactly how I learned to drive truck. The only thing I miss about driving truck is float shifting. Such a good feeling when that shifter just slots in. Actually my dad taught me how to dual stick in a '33 ford Model B truck. That point where you split shift both at the same time is terrifying and amazing.
Exactly how I was taught and drive. Great video, don't listen to the guys telling you to shift that cummins @15 unless your light or in low range, your just overloading the engine regardless of what bullshit the dealer feeds you. If you don't belive me look in your cummins owners manual or look it up on cummins official site. They advise not to pull the engine under peak torque longer than 30sec and the torque range on all of the cummins engines in the trucks I drive regardless of year is between 1450 and 1650, so after shifting you shouldn't be under 1400 ideally. I like to keep it at 1500 (top of torque curve) which is why I prefer 13-18 spd. Makes it easier to run it between 15-17 which in my experience is where cummins engines love to run.
Brandon Cunningham hey thanks man. When I was ordering this truck, I told them I wanted an 18 for that exact reason, but they couldn't put an 18 in this smaller truck... No big deal. I often wonder if you actually could though...
15 years in the same truck is definitely impressive and no tranny problems
Definitely a great driver
Super co-pilot! I've been to all 48 and your video brought back memories of my trainer. Nice job.
@Christin How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Very good example and explanation. Thank you.
I learned to double clutch 25 years ago on early 1970's GMC 4-speed motorcoaches. The company said they were the hardest to shift so those were the buses we practiced on. The tachs didn't work either so it was by feel.
After we mastered those they let us drive the Prevost and MCIs. and as you mentioned you didn't even need to use the clutch. They shifted like butter. Cool video
Steven Koby you are right i learnt to drive at age 10 ( 6 ton truck) no working instrument panel ..... it was all about feel and listening to the engine got quite good even taught myself how to " float " gears.
Steven Koby I was so bad at shifting when I first started, eventually my trainer just told me to stop checking the tach, and listen to the engine. Got pretty good at it after that. I keep an eye on the tach, but once I learned the sound of the engine, it just came naturally.
Now all motorcoaches are automatic.
Thanks for the video. Tried today for the first time, You filled in some holes in my knowledge.
I found your video today because as a new driver double clutching and now in the real world its more about floating , you explained extremely well so i will be trying this tomorrow hopefully i get it down!!
Wish my company would let me take my kiddo along!!! lucky man and great vid
That’s the youngest trainee I’ve ever seen. Must be one of those kid geniuses.
I'm amazed. Takes experience to do this. Newbie shift driver here.
Best video yet. I am driving and older kenwoth and am having horrible time learning to shift it. If I miss a ship I can not get it in gear. If I wind up in neutral while moving down the road all it does is grind. I can’t down shift at all. I just have a class b CDL and am out working the forest fires. I hate feeling the gears hrind
Young new driver like my self this is awesome! Trainers have been showing me floating but its cool to see it done on here! Thank you for the video man!
VaporGamer maybe not that new... Been driving for 13 years or so. Thanks for the great comment.
carlylea Oh no i was talking about me not you lol! Thanks for the response 👊
Ahhh. Sorry. hope you're enjoying driving. Stay safe!
I have to say good job that was an excellent tutorial on floating up and down
Best co-driver! New to truck driving and I still use the clutch. Thanks GREAT Vid.
Your boy will always remember times like these. Good stuff man keep up the good work.
Nice job. I've driven sticks for 29 years. 25 of them were floating. Love the challenge and being 100% in control of my truck. Unfortunately. Automatic transmissions are flooding the market. I'm a truck driver not a bus driver.
Steed Blackman its a shame. Luckily my company is old school. Dont care what anyone says i wouldnt go near an auto in the snow and ice.
Steed Blackman that just sounds like a SUPER TRUCKER COmment automatic 18 wheeler is an amazing thing my guy.
Josh Harmon the only bad part is if you test in a auto you get a restriction for 6months before you can test with a manual
J Z I tested in a manual10 speed and passed.been in a automatic the rest of my time (year an a half)hopped back in a manual 10 speed and had absolutely no problems.the guy I was riding with was asking me why am I double clutching and I tried floating but wasn’t very smooth with it would grind a little every shift so I just double clutch
Steed Blackman Automated manuals aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but being able to creep into a loading dock, to roll start it (when the battery is dead) or to manage slick terrain (mud, ice) having the clutch pedal is certainly nice.
Never missing a shift and not ever wasting fuel (during the shift itself) definitely has its benefits (no waste/damage).
very well explained mate, best explanation video re 'crash box' you'll find on the internet by far. safe trucken mate from australia....
Thanks for the great comment!
I've been driving multispeed transmissions for 43 plus years, but I'm right handed. I don't know how you Aussies shift a truck with your left hand. You guys are good !
Doug Stern that's nothing, i guess something where all used to over here, i'm just amazed, your all driving on the wrong side of the road lololo i always laugh watching these american vids as i'm like "wrong bloody side of the road" lolo
You're funny Wesley Walker, but you guys on the wrong side of the road are out numbered. It is only island nations that drive on the wrong side. Everybody else has reformed and come to their senses. Safe drivin' mate ! ;)
This is by far the best video of how to float your gears...thank you for this video! You should do a backing up video too!!
Great video I have had my class 1E or CDL for 18 years and I have been driving longer than that my father has been driving for 47 years and learned from him the same as your son will. Two and a half years ago I applied for a government job as a plow driver and equipment operator and got the job the hardest part of the interview was the driving test it was mandatory to double clutch and the transmissions they have in there trucks are 8LL's and never driven one before. The instructor that did my ride along was great he knew my family history in the trucking world and to this day he still teases me about it I though for sure I wasn't getting the job I cough my self more times than not shifting without the clutch.
Great Vid and Awesome Father. We need more men like you.
Wow, thanks for such kind words! I appreciate it!
We're talking big rigs only right? Manual cars and pickups are clutch every gear shift?
@@TTundragrizzly yeah big rigs only
TTundragrizzly, yes. You always use the clutch on cars and pickups as they usually have a synchronous transmission.
Man that kid is having the time of his life! Even if you’re not the greatest gear shifter in the world, it doesn’t matter because you’re a great Dad. Congratulations!
I’m a new driver. I was having a hard time shifting with the clutch for my drivers test. I did fine floating, yesterday I got a line of cars behind me and got nervous. This video will be super helpful thank you!
Hey, at least you care about holding up traffic. A lot of truckers will just be in the passing lane driving slow like ass holes with no care
Just got my non synchro licence and can't wait to take my boy for drives like you do, seems like the ultimate father son bonding to me. My hat comes off to you Sir🎩👍💪
decal on the Pete says “if you can’t find em... grind em!”
EXCELLENT ADVICE MAN. HELPED ME A LOT! THANKS!👍
I'll never forget after an hour an a half into this interview, driving as well, this guy's final question was whether I float the gears or not. Now up to this point, I new I had the job, until I answered: "Sure, doesn't everybody".
this video is gold. Just put it in my trucking Playlist 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
The best part about driving a sequential is I don't have to mess with my clutch at all on my motorcycle after I get rolling
I see a future truck driver....
thank you
@@ytacc2205 i dont think he was talking to you
and that future truck driver will be driving autos by the time he has his license. still though, cool thing to learn.
This applies to pretty much any manual shift transmission. This is how I drive all my cars. And downshift too. Obviously, only applies to driving around easy. Thanks for posting this!
You are a good dad! We need more of these.
Great video! I'd like to get my CDL when I'm out of high school. This is some good advice.
Been two years since this comment. How’s it going
Thanks for the info I just got my CDL permit I'm driving a tractor-trailer tomorrow your video helped out a lot!
Cool video very informative, I did not know that shifting without the clutch could be done. Thanks
Thanks a lot for this video. And your blessed to do what you love alongside your family. Love this man thanks.
@1Lbof How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel!!
Good video loved the way little man said less talking more driving gotta put that on a shirt😂👍
Great video. Perfectly explained. I've been driving a manual for 35 years, but not a 10 speed which I likely will be purchasing soon. This helps ease my mind as I transition to a larger truck. I like your co-pilot. Good kid because he has a good father.
Wow, thank you for the kind words. Best of luck as you transition to your larger truck. You'll do fine.
@@carlylea I bought a Kenworth T800 with 10 speed Eaton Fuller. My friend and I drove it home from Iowa to Long Island NY yesterday I only drove 100 miles on Rt 80. Felt great and my confidence was good until I got off exit and tried downshifting. What a mess I was. Lost confidence quickly. My friend drove the rest of the way home. We're heading out shortly to practice. Just watched your video again. You do a great job explaining. I need to get it in my head that this is all about finesse and timing. I'll let you know how I do.
@@marklanese5594 update?
@@nfo1347 I sold that truck last November. It was A 25 foot rail rolloff truck that was just too big for me, length wise. I am in the landscape construction business and that truck would’ve been difficult to get into some properties. I never did like driving the 10 speed. Here on Long Island there’s a traffic light every 300 feet. Probably shift gears up and down couple hundred times just to drive 10 miles. When I do find the right truck for me, I might just go automatic.
@@marklanese5594 i mean if you are in construction and dont enjoy shifting you might as well go auto and small as possible lol
Best video yet on floating gears thanks for the upload!
"That's enough talking" 😂😂 love it
Best explanation I've seen.
Thanks buddy! I appreciate it!
Bro clutchless driving is the future man! I finally learned from a guy a couple years back! It's all about hitting the sweet spot with the rpms! Run it up select the highs then continue up just reverse everything to downshift! Piece of cake! The engine clutch slows the gears to synchronize right! Man it's like driving an automatic! Save on clutch wear and moving my left leg! Just hit that sweet spot bam! Never burn out a clutch again!
Great video. Best one I've seen so far. Thanks for the lesson