Time stamps below ⬇️ Here’s the other shifting video th-cam.com/video/sL5LXTWQdfM/w-d-xo.html Tip 1 - 00:14 Tip 2 - 02:05 Tip 3 - 02:48 Tip 4 - 04:43 Tip 5 - 05:50 Tip 6 - 07:42 Tip 7 - 08:49
Going down the grade one gear lower than you went up is a huge safety tip. Last year outside Salt Lake City I went up a sunny perfect mountain road, downshifted at the crest and came over onto solid ice. It’s tempting to shift up after the slow climb.
I completely agree on this, but if a new driver misses getting it into the lower gear and they’re stuck going down a steep grade in neutral that’s a big problem.
Seriously man, thank you, god bless...i had a REALL hard day ..second day by myself out of cdl school, skid steer on back over the george washingon bridge....i kept "rubbing" gears on the down shift...only at 5 to 4 n 4 to 3 i couldnt do it...i was ready to leave the truck on side of the cross bronx....thank you brother...god bless
haha thats exactly how ive been double clutching, pushing the clutch down to the floor both times to neutral then my next gear. I failed my on the road exam today because I was grinding the gears. My trucking school never told me about the clutch break when taking off so thats new knowledge to me. I don't blame the instructors at my school cause I understand that some people somehow "just know" how to shift gears and don't know how to really explain it. I'll be retaking my exam early april I'm feeling confident after watching your videos sir thanks
I had to learn to drive a 10 speed alone. It was crazy but after a few hours of doing it wrong I finally got it. I already knew the concept just never actually done it until that day. Now it's like riding a bike you never forget
That's where I am now...I can drive manuals all day but only drove a 10 speed Mack few times at work....my first time I jammed it up going up hill because I used the clutch when I didn't need too.....watching vids and learning the concept basics mentally, but will have to get in a truck to get hands on again.
This video has definitely helped to refresh my memory after a long layoff from driving a clutch. His explanations and instructions are easy to visualize. Thanks Bro.
Brotha! You are really calming my nervousness down a lot! I’m starting truck driving school in two weeks and nervous about city driving and downhill shifting basically the whole nine! Being 50yrs old and starting a new career is nerve wracking as it is but learning to drive a big rig at this age I feel is borderline nervous breakdown! But with that said I’m fucking amped for it and ready to learn! Keep up the great work and glad I subscribed!
9:02 Fiilling up the thought. On uphill , when shifting( the half second between the gears) , engine slows down like elsewhere , but drivetrain part from transmision up to rear rubber slows down faster so better be quick, upshifting. hopefully. Or do not over rev while downshifting.
Shifting smoothly was my big challenge in school - and they wanted it smooth! I’d press the clutch hard, but would always catch gears a little. My instructor was trying to figure out why, and wondered if it’s because I have long legs. So leverage wise, I had to put a lot more effort into pressing the clutch than most.
Hey Brian, I learned to shift/float by sound, not RPM, works better for me. The tractors I use have so much mileage/abuse/lack of maintenance, that shifting with one finger is impossible, with the exception of one. No hate for the "rubbing" reference, I do it all the time. It won't damage the transmission, as long as you barely feel it and not hear it! We call it, "tickling" the gears. LOL. Still learning to shift with the jakes on, making progress. Thank you for another great video! Be safe out there brother man!
Very good video. I learned with my grandpa on a 6 speed main and a 4 speed brownie in a 1972 KW K100 cabover. The only time the clutch was touched is starting and stopping. He emphasizes over and over half the transmission is part of the engine and it's RPM and the other half is the drivetrain and its road speed he would place his cup of coffee on the doghouse and say "You spill my coffee I smack you in the back of the head with this switch" LOL Even today with my 18sp I drive in a modified floating version of this by touching the clutch as you mentioned and using touch and feel more than sight. It kinda floating with a clutch. Another important point my father stressed over and over never come down a grade in a higher gear than you climbed the grade. Another great video as always your tips and videos makes the difference between steering wheel holders and truck drivers.
@@RodeoJoe1981 when I'm doing 6 miles an hour down the street, it's not because I'm lost, it's because I'm watching the street light and the traffic way up the street.
Been a part time driver for six years and just started driving daily 4 weeks ago. I realized how much you learn behind the wheel everyday compared to once in a while. I was better after 5 days of driving as opposed to 6 years of driving. lol. This video definitely helps me 👍🏻
Gate! Bunk! Rubbing gears is also bunk! Learn the feel, timing & sound of your equipment! And forget the clutch while moving, the clutch is only for starting out & stopping
what use it to up shift lol really always great to learn it right.. in the beginning WHAT?!?!?! 10 SPEEDS!??!!! they still make them :P I remember taking out a truck over in Europe and getting freaked out when I saw how high their engines rev compared to us. damn lol
Just started out on a new job , I was taught to double clutch to obtain my license. Now that I have a job using my license the job I have now tells me I was taught wrong they float gears . I don't feel comfortable floating because I'm just starting . One guy tells me double shifting is the right way the other tells me floating gears is the correct way . And that I would be fired if the supervisor finds out that I double clutch . Like wtf 😂
I turn my jake off every once in awhile it’ll catch me off guard when I on accident leave it on I’ll have a very bumpy truck going through the intersection lol
Hey, I've been in the IT industry for almost 25 years now. I've always loved trucks. I did the books for my uncle's 3 truck company and have been on the road with him, when I was younger. I'm thinking about switching careers and getting into trucking. Any advise for an "older" rookie?
It sounds like you’ve been on the road before and you’ve seen the financial side of things so I think you have a pretty good idea of what you are getting into 👍🏻
I'm fresh meat. Just finished CDL in Canada. Am waiting for my road test. Thanks for that COVID. Been 3 weeks now. I have a question regarding the jake brake. I never double clutched. I was taught to float gears for thr upshift and I guess I use a hybrid form for the downshift. To shift down, I clutch to neutral then release the clutch and rev appropriately to find my lower gear. However, all my training was done within city limits so I have zero experience using the jake. How do I downshift with the jake engaged? If I release the throttle, it will activate. Can i put it into gear with it activated? Or do I have to throttle slightly to disengage it? Is it good practice to slightly power shift that? I don't know if that is the right term. I am meaning, do I keep the throttle pressed slightly during the full shift? I hope what I am asking makes sense. Thank you.
@@DrivenTrucking well, we won't test with it on for sure. But the concept has been driving me crazy. I am anxious to get out on the road. But I think what you are saying is similar to the whole shifting concept. Which is, that no one can really tell you. You just got to learn your engine and figure it out yourself! 😉 Thanks for the video and your response mate!
@@yukongoatslayer7383 you keep your foot on the throttle pedal slightly so it will slow the engine down but not engage jakes. It just takes practice. Engine and trans just need to be matched at proper speed and rpm to shift it doesn't care if your foot is pressing on the pedal some.
Are you sure the RPM changes how fast/slow it falls when on a hill? I always thought the road speed is what changes more quickly on a hill, and that's what forces you to shift differently, not the RPM.
Going uphill the road speed will drop quickly when you go to shift. That's where proper double clutching will let you complete the shift quickly and smoothly. Take the RPM's a little higher than you would with a shift on level ground.
you can try to shift out gear sooner to get into lower gear with higher rpms. or you can down shift and skip gears 8-6 so rpm falling quickly so it's smooth
You did a great job here helping the new kids. I am an old timer that doesn't drive anymore. I am a firm believer that the clutch is only for take off.
That's probably why there are no clutches today. No one could teach new drivers how to shift properly so now everything has auto shift junk. Expensive and unreliable.
How can you listen to the engine when I'm listening to all the music? Too busy enjoying the ride. It's all feel and experience. Epa trucks, no more listening to the music of the truck, had to go back to sxm, road dog and the message!
Jake would get me every now and again when I would downshift. Would drive me nutz. That’s in a Cascadia. Now I’m in a auto 🤦🏻♂️. Man I miss my standard especially going up and down. In these autos you can’t maximize the range especially going up.
Good video but I don't agree with using the clutch brake on stops When I stop I stay on speed I was (in general 7 until the véhicule completely stop while going half clutch, then when the véhicule is stopped you can shift in any gear easily. Try it ! Way faster
From my experience you either have it or you don't..I've rode with guys who have driven for 30 years and I wouldn't let them push my wheel borrow across the yard.
Back when I got my CDL in the 1990s, every big rig had a manual transmission [typically ten speeds]. Now, the majority of new trucks are all automatics. My last stick-shift was a 2012 International [10spd] and it was so easy to "float" gears. I only needed to clutch when starting off from a dead stop. Now I have a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia with a 12spd automatic. Totally different world.
@@DrivenTrucking -- Can you even order a new Cascadia with a manual transmission? I have not seen any at all with the 2019+ body style that are manuals. Penske had a rental tractor that was a manual, but it was the older Cascadia (with the split windshield). Some of our younger drivers never learned on a manual truck!
@@7viewerlogic670 -- If I came out of retirement and became on o/o, I would probably want to have a manual. It just provides a better driving experience and enables you to keep better control over the truck. With an automatic, sometimes you have to "two foot" when backing under a trailer so you don't hit the kingpin too hard - especially on a gravel lot or if there is snow on the ground. Be safe!!
You might consider this nit picking (it's not) going up a hill, your R.P.M.s don't fall faster. You need to be able to shift faster because you are losing speed much faster. Think about it.
Here is a free tip from an old trucker. LESSON ONE: Never submit your natural rights to any federal law enforcement agency for a paycheck. The money isn't worth it, even when it comes in deep piles...
Time stamps below ⬇️
Here’s the other shifting video th-cam.com/video/sL5LXTWQdfM/w-d-xo.html
Tip 1 - 00:14
Tip 2 - 02:05
Tip 3 - 02:48
Tip 4 - 04:43
Tip 5 - 05:50
Tip 6 - 07:42
Tip 7 - 08:49
It’s stone cold ! Stone cold !
Great info on the clutch brake! It never gets explained well for some reason. I believe that's why people have a hard time with double clutching.
Going down the grade one gear lower than you went up is a huge safety tip. Last year outside Salt Lake City I went up a sunny perfect mountain road, downshifted at the crest and came over onto solid ice. It’s tempting to shift up after the slow climb.
I completely agree on this, but if a new driver misses getting it into the lower gear and they’re stuck going down a steep grade in neutral that’s a big problem.
Seriously man, thank you, god bless...i had a REALL hard day ..second day by myself out of cdl school, skid steer on back over the george washingon bridge....i kept "rubbing" gears on the down shift...only at 5 to 4 n 4 to 3 i couldnt do it...i was ready to leave the truck on side of the cross bronx....thank you brother...god bless
haha thats exactly how ive been double clutching, pushing the clutch down to the floor both times to neutral then my next gear. I failed my on the road exam today because I was grinding the gears. My trucking school never told me about the clutch break when taking off so thats new knowledge to me. I don't blame the instructors at my school cause I understand that some people somehow "just know" how to shift gears and don't know how to really explain it. I'll be retaking my exam early april I'm feeling confident after watching your videos sir thanks
im 18 looking to get into truck driving i just found your channel tonight i hope this will help me
Wish I had you as a teacher in Jamaica you would be a prefect teacher for trucking
That’s much appreciated, thank you 😄
I had to learn to drive a 10 speed alone. It was crazy but after a few hours of doing it wrong I finally got it. I already knew the concept just never actually done it until that day. Now it's like riding a bike you never forget
That's where I am now...I can drive manuals all day but only drove a 10 speed Mack few times at work....my first time I jammed it up going up hill because I used the clutch when I didn't need too.....watching vids and learning the concept basics mentally, but will have to get in a truck to get hands on again.
That's a great tip: turning off the Jake brake when learning to shift! Thanks
Yeah, def don’t want the jakes on when learning. It drops the rpm way too fast.
This video has definitely helped to refresh my memory after a long layoff from driving a clutch. His explanations and instructions are easy to visualize. Thanks Bro.
Brotha! You are really calming my nervousness down a lot! I’m starting truck driving school in two weeks and nervous about city driving and downhill shifting basically the whole nine! Being 50yrs old and starting a new career is nerve wracking as it is but learning to drive a big rig at this age I feel is borderline nervous breakdown! But with that said I’m fucking amped for it and ready to learn! Keep up the great work and glad I subscribed!
Thank you so much, you’ll be just fine 👍🏻
Was 18 started friend done over the road at 14 song about him so get your panties off and drive that
Just now reading this, how's your career going now?
When I learned to drive in the oilfield, our instructor put black tape over the rpm gauge so we had to shift by the sound of the engine.
Listen to the engine ...shift with 2 fingers
9:02 Fiilling up the thought. On uphill , when shifting( the half second between the gears) , engine slows down like elsewhere , but drivetrain part from transmision up to rear rubber slows down faster so better be quick, upshifting. hopefully. Or do not over rev while downshifting.
10:10 The "one less" rule is in the cdl manual I have. Good to hear it confirmed by a fairly experienced trucker!
That is a fantastic explanation that I thank you very much
Shifting smoothly was my big challenge in school - and they wanted it smooth! I’d press the clutch hard, but would always catch gears a little. My instructor was trying to figure out why, and wondered if it’s because I have long legs. So leverage wise, I had to put a lot more effort into pressing the clutch than most.
Billshit got long legs barely push it in 2 quick times wow alot of times ease out hold shifter it will fall in gear
It's because you were pushing the clutch in too far and engaging the clutch brake every time, which was throwing off the timing of the shift.
Thank you so much for the content. CDL learner here.
Hey Brian, I learned to shift/float by sound, not RPM, works better for me. The tractors I use have so much mileage/abuse/lack of maintenance, that shifting with one finger is impossible, with the exception of one. No hate for the "rubbing" reference, I do it all the time. It won't damage the transmission, as long as you barely feel it and not hear it! We call it, "tickling" the gears. LOL. Still learning to shift with the jakes on, making progress. Thank you for another great video! Be safe out there brother man!
Another great video brother keep safe and keep rolling 🇺🇸
Some good tips....
Very good video. I learned with my grandpa on a 6 speed main and a 4 speed brownie in a 1972 KW K100 cabover. The only time the clutch was touched is starting and stopping. He emphasizes over and over half the transmission is part of the engine and it's RPM and the other half is the drivetrain and its road speed he would place his cup of coffee on the doghouse and say "You spill my coffee I smack you in the back of the head with this switch" LOL Even today with my 18sp I drive in a modified floating version of this by touching the clutch as you mentioned and using touch and feel more than sight. It kinda floating with a clutch. Another important point my father stressed over and over never come down a grade in a higher gear than you climbed the grade. Another great video as always your tips and videos makes the difference between steering wheel holders and truck drivers.
Thank you
Loved it
Thanks
This is excellent.thank you!!
I'm way too lazy to touch that clutch more than once or twice a day. I'm float only
I wish I only had to touch mine a couple times a day........ too many red lights.
@@RodeoJoe1981 when I'm doing 6 miles an hour down the street, it's not because I'm lost, it's because I'm watching the street light and the traffic way up the street.
@@rilloroc oh so do I but toronto isn't all that easy. Traffic, blind corners etc
I'm old school floating is much easier and saves on the clutch.
Been a part time driver for six years and just started driving daily 4 weeks ago. I realized how much you learn behind the wheel everyday compared to once in a while. I was better after 5 days of driving as opposed to 6 years of driving. lol. This video definitely helps me 👍🏻
Good stuff!!
You are the best ,god bless
Great Vid
He’s 100% correct even on the clutch rubbing
Thank you
Excellent presentation and information. Thank you.
Thank you very much! I am testing for a job..
Good video good info 👍🏻
Great videos! They have helped me when learning how to shift a 13 speed
Keep it on my teacher, your videos have helped me a lot ❤️
Love your videos brother they're very informative.
Were you at the ta in Effingham IL Tuesday the 11?
I was
Finally seen my first you tube trucker lol enjoy your videos sir
Should’ve said hi, thanks man
Gate! Bunk! Rubbing gears is also bunk! Learn the feel, timing & sound of your equipment! And forget the clutch while moving, the clutch is only for starting out & stopping
Thanks 🙏
Very helpful video man.!! Thank you!!!
Vroom vroom 👊🏻💪🏻
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Nice flag realy nice bro
Do you have any videos about downshifting? I just can’t seem to get it
My other video talks about rpm shifting, should help with downshifting
th-cam.com/video/sL5LXTWQdfM/w-d-xo.html
You're right I'm in school did it today it rubs and then it falls smoothly In its crazy
1:40 is why i camr here....shit mever goes in gear when im stopped, grinding the absolute PISS out of it
Awesome video 👍🏻👏🏻
love it
This is a quite interesting video.
What engine is in your truck?
what use it to up shift lol really
always great to learn it right.. in the beginning
WHAT?!?!?! 10 SPEEDS!??!!! they still make them :P
I remember taking out a truck over in Europe and getting freaked out when I saw how high their engines rev compared to us. damn lol
Wow really? That’s cool
Just dropping in to let you no that I did get my truck..579 pete...from lone mountain....and I’m currently at Mercer💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Just started out on a new job , I was taught to double clutch to obtain my license. Now that I have a job using my license the job I have now tells me I was taught wrong they float gears . I don't feel comfortable floating because I'm just starting . One guy tells me double shifting is the right way the other tells me floating gears is the correct way . And that I would be fired if the supervisor finds out that I double clutch . Like wtf 😂
How long did it take you to learn to float? I hope it come fast
Hello, i was wondering what gps and dash cam do you use ?
Where is your school ?
Brian
Good morning
Os this your lady video. ?
Have a nice day
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It is, I’ve been lazy lately LOL. I’ll get at least one out this week, hopefully two 😊
Last video correction
I turn my jake off every once in awhile it’ll catch me off guard when I on accident leave it on I’ll have a very bumpy truck going through the intersection lol
So... We must learn to master gate?
Hey, I've been in the IT industry for almost 25 years now. I've always loved trucks. I did the books for my uncle's 3 truck company and have been on the road with him, when I was younger. I'm thinking about switching careers and getting into trucking. Any advise for an "older" rookie?
It sounds like you’ve been on the road before and you’ve seen the financial side of things so I think you have a pretty good idea of what you are getting into 👍🏻
I'm fresh meat. Just finished CDL in Canada. Am waiting for my road test. Thanks for that COVID. Been 3 weeks now.
I have a question regarding the jake brake. I never double clutched. I was taught to float gears for thr upshift and I guess I use a hybrid form for the downshift. To shift down, I clutch to neutral then release the clutch and rev appropriately to find my lower gear. However, all my training was done within city limits so I have zero experience using the jake.
How do I downshift with the jake engaged? If I release the throttle, it will activate. Can i put it into gear with it activated? Or do I have to throttle slightly to disengage it? Is it good practice to slightly power shift that? I don't know if that is the right term. I am meaning, do I keep the throttle pressed slightly during the full shift?
I hope what I am asking makes sense. Thank you.
Honestly, since you learned without it, I would wait at least a few months before trying to learn with it. Especially if you’re about to test
@@DrivenTrucking well, we won't test with it on for sure. But the concept has been driving me crazy. I am anxious to get out on the road. But I think what you are saying is similar to the whole shifting concept. Which is, that no one can really tell you. You just got to learn your engine and figure it out yourself! 😉
Thanks for the video and your response mate!
@@yukongoatslayer7383 you keep your foot on the throttle pedal slightly so it will slow the engine down but not engage jakes. It just takes practice. Engine and trans just need to be matched at proper speed and rpm to shift it doesn't care if your foot is pressing on the pedal some.
@@coreysanborn1574 thanks!
Are you sure the RPM changes how fast/slow it falls when on a hill? I always thought the road speed is what changes more quickly on a hill, and that's what forces you to shift differently, not the RPM.
The road speed is directly proportionate to the rpms 👍🏻
Going uphill the road speed will drop quickly when you go to shift. That's where proper double clutching will let you complete the shift quickly and smoothly. Take the RPM's a little higher than you would with a shift on level ground.
you can try to shift out gear sooner to get into lower gear with higher rpms. or you can down shift and skip gears 8-6 so rpm falling quickly so it's smooth
Please am driving howo truck, anytime am shifting gear is making nosies
If you can’t find em’ grind em’. 😂
Is it because the RPMs drop quickly why you don't recommend using the jake brake?
It just changes the timing a little bit and makes it more difficult to learn to float at first
@@DrivenTrucking Ok, so that's what I was experiencing. Thanks for the tip.
You did a great job here helping the new kids. I am an old timer that doesn't drive anymore. I am a firm believer that the clutch is only for take off.
That's probably why there are no clutches today. No one could teach new drivers how to shift properly so now everything has auto shift junk. Expensive and unreliable.
How can you listen to the engine when I'm listening to all the music? Too busy enjoying the ride. It's all feel and experience. Epa trucks, no more listening to the music of the truck, had to go back to sxm, road dog and the message!
a lot of practice required but not all CDL school can give you that
Jake would get me every now and again when I would downshift. Would drive me nutz. That’s in a Cascadia. Now I’m in a auto 🤦🏻♂️. Man I miss my standard especially going up and down. In these autos you can’t maximize the range especially going up.
I have a 2020 Cascadia - 12spd automatic. I like it, but would still rather have a manual for going over the mountains.
Good video but I don't agree with using the clutch brake on stops
When I stop I stay on speed I was (in general 7 until the véhicule completely stop while going half clutch, then when the véhicule is stopped you can shift in any gear easily. Try it ! Way faster
👍🏻
I thought about going to trucking, but I don’t know if I should because of upcoming AI taking that job
From my experience you either have it or you don't..I've rode with guys who have driven for 30 years and I wouldn't let them push my wheel borrow across the yard.
I float all the time you lay back in pool and relax... it's so much easier with a boat... lol
Back when I got my CDL in the 1990s, every big rig had a manual transmission [typically ten speeds]. Now, the majority of new trucks are all automatics.
My last stick-shift was a 2012 International [10spd] and it was so easy to "float" gears. I only needed to clutch when starting off from a dead stop.
Now I have a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia with a 12spd automatic. Totally different world.
Yes it is, I’m still going to put out the floating video. Some companies are still running manuals but like you said, not many
@@DrivenTrucking -- Can you even order a new Cascadia with a manual transmission? I have not seen any at all with the 2019+ body style that are manuals.
Penske had a rental tractor that was a manual, but it was the older Cascadia (with the split windshield). Some of our younger drivers never learned on a manual truck!
@@1VaDude Yes you can still order one but maybe not through a lease purchase program through a large trucking company.
@@7viewerlogic670 -- If I came out of retirement and became on o/o, I would probably want to have a manual. It just provides a better driving experience and enables you to keep better control over the truck. With an automatic, sometimes you have to "two foot" when backing under a trailer so you don't hit the kingpin too hard - especially on a gravel lot or if there is snow on the ground.
Be safe!!
I just use cruise control
should’ve demonstrated with the truck
OMG, I'm doing this right now and my left leg is tired😒
10 speed lol had that in truck road on lawn at ten
I’m a lazy bastard lol automatic rig for me
I see a second career of driver trainer in your future stay home with the family
👍😉
I guess we can all agree on the fact we’re about to destroy a transmission or maybe we already have lol.
Bro my shifting is not great. Not bad! But definitely not great.
All of you and float gears it's shifting with out the clutch who watches rpms all inthe flow simple
You might consider this nit picking (it's not) going up a hill, your R.P.M.s don't fall faster. You need to be able to shift faster because you are losing speed much faster. Think about it.
I understand, the speed and the rpms are proportionate though
Guys still use the clutch 🤣🤣
Here is a free tip from an old trucker. LESSON ONE: Never submit your natural rights to any federal law enforcement agency for a paycheck. The money isn't worth it, even when it comes in deep piles...
Zero clue what you're talking about. Can you not be so vague and broad in your advice, but rather add SOME context for everyone? Thanks.
Wrong
How to shift easily: drive an automatic🙃