Driver Training Series: Western Star Equipped with Detroit DT12 Transmission

[@KulinBan777]

The engine brake on these things is the most brutal engine brake I've ever seen, high mode will throw you out of the seat

[@howdoyoulikethat5253]

Who says that "Brainy" Gals are usually not very "attractive" ? Western Star days "WRONG" Again !!!🚛

[@NomadicSociety]

tell them!

[@shellyrussell3006]

This was so helpful. We've had ours 2 weeks and the Automatic is so different but figuring it out. And having the cruise set with the Jake sure was nice taking a load of explosives down the mountain under total control. Never had to hit my service brake once!

[@palsingh9554]

Shelly Russell you drove down a mountain in your rig loaded with explosive on ....Cruise?

[@shellyrussell3006]

Yes. Auto Jake comes on and no worry of burning brakes

[@palsingh9554]

yeah Jakes down hill okay but I think cruise is a nono

[@NomadicSociety]

@@palsingh9554 descent cruise

[@6gredlite907]

I like it very much. I drive a manual right now but I wouldn't mind getting into one of those beautiful trucks with that much Tech. Very informative video

[@truckerron]

Order one with a manual! Auto is for PUSSIES!!

[@Freightlinerbob]

I have a 2022, 5700 with the DD15 and DT12. It’s awesome. Yes I’m very proficient at shifting manually but this is better in every way.

[@WatchYourSicks]

The same shift, steering wheel and gear have I in my Mercedes Truck Antos 2018

[@keyboard101101]

I have this transmission in my 2018 Cascadia and can tell you that if I were to do it all over again I would definitely go with the Eaton. It takes too long to shift, and the air actuated shifting sound is really annoying.

[@georgecass8529]

Eaton sucks it never knows what gear to be in

[@carlosg1165]

i hated for speed taking of is slow but in traffic is so good your left leeg will thank you we have the eaton automatic and it sucks.

[@danielkennedy1524]

Whew, I think your right!. Still pretty high tech!

[@mr.george-pht]

How does this work in ice and snow in negative temps? I wonder why they don’t use these in Alaska’s roads or Northern canda. Seems great for LA traffic or New York City. But I see these guys with automatics have all kinds of issues in the snow and ice in Wyoming. Throw super single tires and they usually just park in bad weather.

[@nazarethromero9964]

Muy bueno el documental ,te agradecería si isieran una en Español

[@7viewerlogic670]

A good driver can manage the transmission and get good MPG but very few have these skills anymore so I guess this is necessary.

[@NomadicSociety]

yep u right

[@truckerron]

It's NOT necessary. If the companies cannot find REAL drivers... they simply need to PAY drivers more and there wouldn't BE a driver shortage. Auto trans are putting MORONS on the roads!!

[@roninadventures6164]

I’ve driven this Detroit set up and it’s the best GD setup you could ask for no lag what so ever power is amazing. I would throw my Manuel In the garbage for this

[@NomadicSociety]

preach it !but they wont listen, believe or want anything to do with it

[@PC_CERTIFIED]

@@truckerron easy there steering wheel holder

[@SimplexSM]

@@PC_CERTIFIED The future is now old man

[@godstatus1333]

I wonder........ Can this truck be obtained with an 18 speed manual shift?

[@truckerron]

Yes it can though you now have to special order it.

[@bobnewhart4318]

Do these trucks come in a manual version?

[@213mrclean]

Awesome Truck!

[@truckerron]

It would be ONLY with an 18 speed MANUAL!!

[@gizliliman1]

how is engine noise in the cab?

[@charlieramirez3563]

I want a truck now

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

The creep mode needs more torque. Its okay in flat surface but when you hit a tiny bump it stops because it doesnt have enough torque to move the truck. Eaton endurant creep mode gots tons fo torque.

[@victorhugocastillopino3085]

🇨🇴🤝 necesitamos más 8000 mil teractos camión en Colombia para teransporte

[@kesbie5390]

Automatic technology is the future of trucking.

[@truckerron]

And so are MORONS like yourself!!

[@daddyeyez740]

And that's why it's going by to crap

[@antonionascimento5319]

lindo vídeo

[@cnn787-i9e]

nice

[@paulbickley658]

pretty nice...

[@georgecass8529]

Can you get a Cummings instead of the Detroit engine

[@prestonwheeler959]

How do you keep it from shifting into another gear when in manual mode? Serious question

[@theq4602]

Can a custom transmission be selected?

[@theq4602]

Jason Mullings YES THANKS JESUS I'm getting one ASAP!

[@Jamk14]

How much better is fuel economy?

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

i love. .cool thanks for video.

[@claudepetitclerc1918]

beautifukl

[@Alxven2743]

😀👍

[@СергейВьюнов-у1б]

Тачка мечты

[@redbirdauto1713]

For all the Auto haters in here. Automatics are getting hard to compete with these days. First it happened in passenger vehicles and Its happening with big trucks too. Autos are more efficient than a human will ever be with less effort to the operator. Also human error gets taken out of the equation. Heck even race cars are faster as automatics. Way of the future. I'm also going to add my truck is an 18 speed manual and that's all I've ever driven. All the billy big rigs need to get with the times.

[@truckerron]

YOU A MORON!!

[@rodneydonahue]

You expect these truck driving school graduates that can't even shift a manual transmission to be able to master this oh my God I can see a whole lot of wrecks involved in the near future with this

[@truckerron]

It's already been happening! Plus, we will seeing MORE stupid accidents from these IDIOTS in the next coming winter!!

[@SimplexSM]

In Quebec, the Biggest school only teaches on manual shift trucks

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Whats about an active brake assist? Whats about adaptive cruise control? Whats about eco-roll? Does Western Star knows the ppc? And at least whats about a re- or intarder instaed of having an engine brake?

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Eco-roll is your eco coast. Sorry, forasking before the end of the video.

[@jasonswift7098]

you know nothing about trucks!!

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Teach me if you can

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Jason Moyle Wasn los Spacko?Die Griffel gebrochen? Erst dat Maul aufreißen und jetzt kommt nix.

[@albertjacobson1421]

@Jason It says on the truck 5700xe it sure doesn't look like the others and a bit smaller if you ask me. Can you please tell me why this happens to be the case?

[@lo7446]

And then there are

[@truckersforumowneroperator6729]

Rather have a Manuel

[@boricualeague3205]

10:02 I would of brake checked him so he would of eaten shit. I hate tailgaters there so impatient

[@austincolberg6042]

Miguel Reyes true to that

[@Northstar4653]

What's that going to cost to fix?

[@HondaRedneck16]

Arizona Northstar I would say at least $5

[@Northstar4653]

The day comes for some "driver" having to pay to fix it. He or she will be down to a subway 6" and water for a year once a day.

[@ВиталийСтрогий-я5х]

а что детройд ожил?

[@WatchYourSicks]

Виталий Строгий коробка Мерседеса как и руль))

[@el-hp1lj]

brand new truck and the steering alignment is way off to the left

[@РязаньОбласть]

Рулевое колесо в лево кренится на видео видно

[@Unknown_Ooh]

The only thing that'll survive on that western star is the transmission 😂

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

😂😂😂😂

[@eutanasio31]

This automatic bussines is bringing drivers that have no business being in the road the cdl test should be mandatory to pass in a manual transmition

[@deantait8326]

I understand your position but also, I could have focused more on driving, turns, backing, checking mirrors more etc. Instead I was contsntly concerned about missing a down shift. I agree it makes it easier for some to pass that'll never get it.

[@cameronjordan3491]

The DOT does not allow CDL tests with automatic trans. You ahould know this.

[@codysmith5671]

@@cameronjordan3491 They do in Arkansas but you get a auto restriction now haha

[@joshkrause2977]

No it’s not the automatics it’s the 2 week cdl “schools”. The automatic trans trucks stop faster, get better fuel economy etc. I banged gears for 13 yrs, spent 3 in an auto and love it. Sure it don’t feel as cool but hill descent is fucking awesome. The real problem is companies disable manual mode which in winter or rain is a problem.

[@jerrywalker5429]

Looks like just a lot of stuff to go wrong

[@dennyhaverstick4751]

LOVE IT /

[@Josh-of-all-Trades]

I like these features, but I do them all in a different way in a regular manual truck. Why did we fix something that's not broken? Did we just make it easier for dumb people to drive trucks?

[@palsingh9554]

Josh Pierce easier for dumb people to drive trucks

[@Seri-Katil]

Josh Pierce only thing I don't like is the Detroit engine. Cummins is far better

[@KulinBan777]

90% of trucks in Europe are automatics, it's the future, get used to it old man, and driving a auto doesn't mean your bad driver, if anything it makes you better cause you pay more attention to your surroundings

[@b1kfd]

Well, it dang sure takes less skill to drive an automatic. And no, this old man doesn't have to get used to it. I drive what I want to. I pay more than enough attention to my surroundings. You see, I can shift gears, split gears, and change the range without taking my eyes and my attention off of the road. This automatic is fine for steering wheel holders. Who gives a crap what Europeans drive?

[@godstatus1333]

Dumb people have beeeeeeeen driving trucks. "We" have just made it easy for'em to kill themselves......... That's all. Next.

[@privatechannel4917]

Screw this. I hate these. Boss bought some of us high performing drivers new trucks with these transmissions. I had mine for about 2 weeks. Hated it severely. I pretty much demanded my old 18 speed manual kenny back and threatened to quit otherwise. I got my manual back that's for sure. I work alot of times in the oilfield and offroad. Also if you cant control a truck on a grade without a automatic. You suck as a driver lol

[@carlaycock4216]

ANDYAYCOCK😎😎😍🤩😋😋🤗🤩🤩😁😁

[@ferminretanameza8665]

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[@billyjoejimbob56]

How can you argue with logic like that?

[@rawdawg2716]

We run Eaton 13spd autos in our 680's it's all fun and games until mother nature starts throwing snow and ice at you....

[@NomadicSociety]

what happens in ice and snow with you? and why cant you manually shift it if you think its unsafe?

[@daddyeyez740]

@@NomadicSociety because it's NOT a manual. And don't give me that manual MODE crap. It's either a manual or it's not.

[@flybyairplane3528]

@@daddyeyez740 hey it’s an AUTOMATED MANUAL,, NO REAL JAKE BREAKS BUT 3 LEVELS OF ENGINE BRAKING ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RED_STAR_89]

Copy of scania system What a shame

[@SimplexSM]

If you're gonna copy, might as well copy from the best

[@RED_STAR_89]

@@SimplexSM in Australia scania doing very well.

[@dalpik3478]

WTF, 15 minutes talking how efficient the truck is but dummy would not mention what is the HIGH,MID or LOW MPG that truck will do???

[@truckerron]

Who cares?? The ONLY ones who care are Moronic PUSSIES!!

[@jimnull4410]

Another builder selling customers something they don't need. Just hire drivers that know how to really work a truck.

[@NomadicSociety]

good luckwith that theory , please post some #s of those drivers - ill b waiting

[@MM-zb1uj]

Detroit???????Isn``t they overtaken by German MTU..........If then it suck`s..............lol.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Mm hi yes ROGER PENSKE SOLD DETROIT TO MERSEDES, I HAV SEEN MANY LARGE ONE DRIVING AIR COMPRESSORS THE ENGINE COLOR IS GRAY, ONTHE VALVE COVERS IT SAYS. DETROIT/MTU, HELL EVEN THE ARMY & MARINES use them ! Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@brianzaborowski2724]

What a joke new trucks are becoming, lets just invite even more steering wheel holders to play on their stupid phones while they hold the wheel.

[@bobamericana3099]

over-complicated..easy to see this was designed by engineers, not drivers

[@NomadicSociety]

not really over complicated they r just explaining it so the simple minded can understand

[@bobamericana3099]

your attempt at an insult is a FAIL. dumbass @@NomadicSociety